Watch the shallow waters and sand flats near the entrance of the Maroochy River. The Whitsunday Islands are known for their resort areas, but this only takes a minimal amount of the area. The rest is left to the sailing enthusiasts and boat anglers, many of them hiring crafts for a cruising holiday. Ballina Ballina is yet another top fishing spot on the NSW eastern coast. Within a few minutes drive the fisherman can gain access to rock, beach and estuary fishing.
Live bait is plentiful and the town offers good beaches.
Batemans Bay Batemans Bay is a large camping and accommodation centre, and is a popular spot for fishing. Batemans Bay has good estuary fishing in the lower Clyde River. This is a magnificent waterway right under the nose of the Sydney Airport. Sadly it has been thrashed by professional and recreational fishos alike. They continue to do so because, at this stage, it continues to produce fish.