Broulee Island Nature Reserve

Protected area in New South Wales, Australia

35°51′28″S 150°11′18″E / 35.85778°S 150.18833°E / -35.85778; 150.18833EstablishedApril 1972 (1972-04)^[1]Area0.43 km² (0.2 sq mi)^[1]Managing authoritiesNSW National Parks & Wildlife ServiceWebsiteBroulee Island Nature ReserveSee alsoProtected areas of
New South Wales

The Broulee Island Nature Reserve is a protected nature reserve located on the south coast of New South Wales, Australia. The 43 ha (110 acres) reserve was created in 1972 and is managed by the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service. The reserve is situated 23 kilometres (14 mi) south of Batemans Bay and is adjacent to the village of Broulee. In the twenties of the last century, there was a small port here from which a large amount of shellgrit was taken to Sydney, where they were made of lime and used in construction.^[2]

As of July 2008^[update] a tombolo connected Broulee Island to the mainland at Broulee Head. Broulee Island Nature Reserve is located entirely in Eurobodalla Shire and within the boundaries of the Mogo Local Aboriginal Land Council.^[3]

Photo lovers here will enjoy views of the sea over the pristine stone pools, native plants, and the chance to catch a magnificent wren and a white-bellied sea eagle.^[4]

Gallery

Broulee aerial photo from east
A directional sign at Broulee Island

References

^ ^a ^b "Broulee Island Nature Reserve". Office of Environment and Heritage. Government of New South Wales. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
^ "Broulee-Island | Eurobodalla | South Coast Travel Guide". southcoasttravel. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
^ "Broulee Island Nature Reserve: Plan of Management" (PDF). NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (PDF). Government of New South Wales. 21 July 2008. ISBN 1-74122-313-X. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
^ "Broulee Island Nature Reserve Walk". www.visitnsw.com. Retrieved 6 August 2021.