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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bateau Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bateau Bay

With a population of 11,759, Bateau Bay is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. Bateau Bay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Bateau Bay

Bateau Bay in August
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bateau Bay in August
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bateau Bay

Plane

Although Bateau Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 67 km from Bateau Bay. Newcastle Williamtown is the most popular, with regular flights from Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Air India and other airlines departing from Australia.

Car

Another option to get to Bateau Bay is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 60 km from Bateau Bay. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Bateau Bay. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Bateau Bay takes 1159 km and will cost you around $253. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $166 for a journey of 1642 km.

Plane

Although Bateau Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 67 km from Bateau Bay. Newcastle Williamtown is the most popular, with regular flights from Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Air India and other airlines departing from Australia.

Car

Another option to get to Bateau Bay is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 60 km from Bateau Bay. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Bateau Bay. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Bateau Bay takes 1159 km and will cost you around $253. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $166 for a journey of 1642 km.

Airports near Bateau Bay

NTLNewcastle Williamtown
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Bateau Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bateau Bay

Most booked hotels in Bateau Bay

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Bay House Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$145+
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Ocean Front at The Entrance
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$109+
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Ibis Styles The Entrance
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$120+
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Nesuto The Entrance Apartments
0 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$119+
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The Lakes Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$67+
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Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$137+
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Hiring a car in Bateau Bay

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Bateau Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Bateau Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

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