Catalina, NSW 2536

Catalina (Lake Catalina side) doesn't get a good press because of the public housing component but it is, in my opinion, the most picturesque of all the non-beachfront suburbs in Batemans Bay mainly because of its bushy, hilly nature and a lake and a swamp. Indeed it has overtones of Lane Cove, Sydney. The place needs some TLC particularly from the Council in keeping the wetlands free of rubbish. In short, the area is a hidden gem and just a few minutes from town. There are too many suburbs in Batemans Bay that are treeless housing estates. Thankfully Catalina isn't one of them. Been here 14 years and not moving!