Bodalla New South Wales
Located in the Eurobodalla Shire on the south coast of New South Wales, Bodalla is a picturesque town known for its rich dairy heritage and tranquil atmosphere. We stopped here for lunch as well as visiting All Saints Church and the Dairy Shed.
Getting There
Bodalla is a 40-minute drive south of Batemans Bay on the Princes Highway. Parking is available on-street, or in a carpark behind the Bodalla Cheese Factory.
What to See
Bodalla Dairy Shed
Bodalla is known for its connection to the dairy industry, with the Bodalla Dairy Shed being a must-visit destination. Visitors can experience the process of cheese-making, sample fresh dairy products, and enjoy hands-on activities. The Shed also includes a shop offering locally made cheeses, yoghurts, and ice creams, making it a haven for food enthusiasts. If you are there at the right time you can also see calves being fed.
All Saints Anglican Church
Designed by architect Edmund Blacket (and later his son Cyril Blacket), and funded by T.S. Mort, a prominent local businessman, All Saints’ is built of local granite. The woodwork, including the amazing ceiling is of oak. The stained-glass windows, the Chancel tiles the unusual reredos of marble mosaic, as well as the pipe organ, were brought from England.
Born in England at Bolton, Lancs. in 1816, T.S. Mort came to Australia in 1837, a pioneer of Australian dairying (through the creation of the Bodalla Estate), of engineering and shipbuilding at Balmain (Morts Dock), the wool industry and other enterprises. He devoted the last fifteen years of his life to the invention of a process of freezing and exporting Australian meat to supply the need of England. He died on 9th May 1878, of an illness contracted in ministering to the needs of one of his workmen.
During our visit to Bodalla, we were fortunate to find the church open for cleaning. The interior is beautiful, with stain-glass windows, commemorative plaques on the walls and amazing woodwork for the ceiling. If you are in the area, it is certainly worth a visit.
Old Buildings
Fortunately, many of the older buildings in town are still present. A walk along the main street takes you past most of them.
Places to Eat
- Bodalla Dairy Shed Café: The café at the Bodalla Dairy Shed serves delicious meals and desserts crafted from local dairy products, including milkshakes and homemade cakes.
- Bodalla Pub: Pub style food and drinks.
- Bodalla Bakery: Known for its pastries, pies, and breads, the bakery is perfect for grabbing a quick bite or enjoying a leisurely coffee.
We had lunch at the pub, with beautiful views over the countryside. Afterwards, we purchased pies and pastries from the bakery to take with us.
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To see what else there is to do in New South Wales, please see some of our other stories.
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