Eurobodalla coastline marked as one of the best in state in new boating guide

The book Boating Guide to NSW: Short Stays and Long Weekends written by experienced travel writer Fiona Harper was released earlier this year, and features some of the best areas for boating in the state.

Batemans Bay and Montague Island both feature in the book.

Ms Harper was commissioned to write the book, but said the South Coast was an easy choice for inclusion.

"There's a real boating culture around the south coast with marine facilities and infrastructure projects in the pipeline making the region even more appealing to boat owners," she said.

"Anchorages like Broulee Bay, Batemans Bay and within the Moruya River hold great appeal as safe havens for voyagers on coastal passages.

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"But for kayakers, paddlers and small-boat owners who can launch from a boat ramp, a beach or forge far upstream, the attractions of the region with its rocky coves, sweeping beaches and river systems are plentiful.

"I'm particularly drawn to places where maritime exploration and Aboriginal history collide.

"The Clyde River and Batemans Bay region seem to have so many stories concealed within their waterways, and I'd really love to spend more time learning about these stories."

Ms Harper said the book was designed for anyone with the ability to get out on the water.

"The idea behind the Boating Guide to NSW was to make it a useful reference for all boat owners, whether they are kayakers looking to explore national parks via tree-lined rivers or superyacht owners voyaging the length of the coast," she said.

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"(It's also) for anyone in between who might be interested in finding a new waterfront restaurant, an area to go scuba diving or simply want to know where all the NSW marinas are located.

"Each boat owner has different needs and I've tried to provide a resource that is both helpful and interesting with evergreen content to ensure it remains relevant for years to come."

And while Ms Harper has no personal links to the Far South Coast, she's looking forward to spending more time here in the near future.

"It's a region I'd like to explore more of, both from the sea and on land, and I hope to return in 2022," she said.