Tomakin, New South Wales

Tomakin is a small seaside village on the south coast of New South Wales between the major towns of Batemans Bay and Moruya.[2][3] At the 2016 census, the town had a population of 1,001.[1] It is more closely flanked by the other small villages of Guerilla Bay and Mossy Point (adjacent to Broulee).

Barlings Beach at Tomakin circa late 1930s.

Tomakin
New South Wales
George Bass Drive, Tomakin
Tomakin
Coordinates35°50′S 150°10′E
Population1,001 (2016 census)[1]
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10)
 • Summer (DST)AEDT (UTC+11)
LGA(s)Eurobodalla
CountyDampier
ParishBateman
State electorate(s)Bega
Federal Division(s)Gilmore
Localities around Tomakin:
Mogo Woodlands Rosedale
Jeremadra Tomakin Guerilla Bay
Mossy Point Mossy Point Tasman Sea

The town is located at the mouth of the Tomaga River which, along with the boat ramp at Mossy Point, provides access to the Pacific Ocean.

Tourist Attractions

There are two caravan parks with on-site vans and cabins available. There are other accommodation options including bed and breakfast establishments and holiday cottages for rent.

Activities in the area include surfing, swimming, wind surfing, fishing (beach, rock, estuary, ocean) walks, bicycling.

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Tomakin (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  2. "Tomakin". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  3. "Tomakin". OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
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