About Potato Point
Potato Point is a village in the Eurobodalla Shire
lying on the south coast of New South Wales,
Australia. It is connected by road to the town of
Bodalla, and surrounded by the Eurobodalla
National Park.
The Yuin are considered to be the traditional
owners of the region. At the 2006 census,
Potato Point had a population of 136 people and
145 private dwellings. The only non-residential
facilities are the local rural fire brigade depot
which houses two appliances, toilet and shower
block, boat ramp, two small parks and a
telephone box.
Remains of a wharf jut into the sea over the
rocks of the Potato Point, which include
wooden piers, thick iron staples and various
carvings into the softer rock. Further around to
the south are the rusting remains of an old
boiler and other machinery.
The beaches on either side of the Potato Point
are Potato Beach (north) and Jemmison's
Beach (south). The latter is open to rough seas
and wild winds, whereas the former is more
sheltered and known locally for good surfing
breaks and fine beach fishing, especially of
salmon and bream. Cod, eels and luderick are
taken from the rocks of the Point. Notable
diving locations are found offshore from Potato
Point, which can be accessed from the local
north-facing boat ramp.