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 1920s, 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]
| Broulee Island Nature Reserve New South Wales | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
 Broulee Island looking south from Burri Point | |
  Broulee Island Nature Reserve | |
| Nearest town or city | Broulee |
| Coordinates | 35°51′28″S 150°11′18″E / 35.85778°S 150.18833°E |
| Established | April 1972[1] |
| Area | 0.43 km2 (0.2 sq mi)[1] |
| Managing authorities | NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service |
| Website | Broulee Island Nature Reserve |
| See also | Protected areas of New South Wales |
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]
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Broulee aerial photo from east -
A directional sign at Broulee Island
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References
edit- ^ 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.
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