Bawley Point
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Remains of the Bawley Point Sawmill and Bawley Point Wharf in 2015 | |||||||||||||
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| Coordinates: 35°30′56.25″S 150°23′37.42″E / 35.5156250°S 150.3937278°E | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | New South Wales | ||||||||||||
| Region | South Coast | ||||||||||||
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| • Total | 698 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||
| Time zone | UTC+10 (AEST) | ||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+11 (AEDT) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode | 2539 | ||||||||||||
| County | St Vincent | ||||||||||||
| Parish | Termeil | ||||||||||||
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Bawley Point is a small coastal hamlet in New South Wales, Australia, in the Shoalhaven with a population of 698 people at the 2016 census. It is located 30 minutes south of Ulladulla, New South Wales, and 30 minutes north of Batemans Bay on the South Coast of NSW. The town's name is believed to be derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "Brown snake". Bawley Point is well known throughout the region for its fine beaches and peak surf conditions. The area is frequented by holiday makers from Canberra and Sydney.