27-537: Yatte Yattah (pronounced 'Yadda Yadda') is a historically significant suburb on the South Coast of New South Wales . It is located on the Princes Highway about 4 km north of Milton and 2 km south of Conjola Lake. At the 2021 Census, the population was 189. Settled in 1827, Yatte Yattah was a pioneer town in the decades preceding the establishment of nearby Milton and Ulladulla . Selected at
54-526: A 'South Coast Pioneer', James Warden was a shipwright, Australian politician in the NSW Legislative Assembly and purchaser of Boolgatta Estate, Yatte Yattah. Warden Head, the location of Ulladulla Lighthouse is named after Warden and his rival brother. Max Atkins was mayor of Shoalhaven from 1987 until 1999 and an award-winning breeder of stud French Limousin beef cattle at former Willowbank Estate, Yatte Yattah. Atkins' historic house
81-522: A fully fledged town were abandoned. The stretch of land between Yatte Yattah and Milton has been described as having some of the finest pastoral land in the state. Yatte Yattah was recognised by early colonial settlers for its highly productive farmland, particularly in Boolgatta Flat where James Warden used ticket-of-leave convict labour to build an extensive network of drains along the freshwater portion of Narrawallee Creek, to make better use of
108-484: A functioning school, church and post office. Today, Yatte Yattah is characterised by picturesque farming estates and private rural retreats. There are views of Pigeon House Mountain and the Budawang Ranges . There are many surfing beaches near Yatte Yattah and with increasing popularity the highway is known to become congested during peak holiday season. Yatte Yattah was the first area settled by Europeans in
135-670: A strong anticyclone is located to the south of these low-pressure systems, rainfalls of up to 350mm (14 inches) in a day and 500 mm (20 inches) in two days may occur. For example, in May 1925 the region received an averages of as much as 860 millimetres (33 inches) of rain, with some places receiving as much as 1,270 mm (50 inches) for the month. However, in dry years the region can receive as little as 400mm (16 inches) for an entire year. Furthermore, Bega received 380 mm (15 inches) in May 1944 and over 400mm (16 inches) in two days during April 1945 - but only around 200 mm (8 inches) in
162-503: Is a laccolith in the Sydney Basin in eastern Australia . Formed in the early Triassic from an igneous intrusion , dated from 245 to 220 million years ago. Milton Monzonite is found in the southern coast areas of New South Wales near Milton . The soils derived from monzonite produce relatively fertile soils, and contribute to agriculture and the sub tropical rainforest at Yatteyattah , north of Milton. Surrounding and below
189-579: Is a bus stop at the Lake Conjola turn off in Yatte Yattah. Premier Motor Service operate two daily services in each direction between Sydney and Eden as well as two services from Bomaderry railway station that connect with NSW TrainLink services. Parts of Yatte Yattah were impacted by the large Currowan fire during the 2019–20 Black Summer fire season. A number of businesses, properties and homes were destroyed on New Year's Eve including
216-870: Is part of the Budawang Atlas of Life Project which seeks to document biodiversity in the region. Yatte Yattah is located in a fertile stretch of hills and valleys between the Pacific Ocean to the East and the steep escarpment of Little Forest Plateau to the west. Lake Conjola is to the North and Milton, Mollymook and Ulladlla are to the South. The Princes Highway runs north to south through Yatte Yattah. The Milton Ulladulla Bypass has been planned for completion in Late 2029. Yatte Yattah sits within two water catchments with
243-399: Is surrounded by numerous nature reserves. Morton National Park and Little Forest Plateau are nearby to the west, Conjola National Park and Yatteyattah Nature Reserve are in the north and Narrawallee Nature Reserve is to the east. Yatte Yattah has a diverse range of habitats including remnant Milton Rainforest, several freshwater creeks and tidal mangrove flats to the east. Yatte Yattah
270-467: Is the southernmost zone in the state of New South Wales that features a subtropical rainforest . The Illawarra Steam Navigation Company serviced the South Coast and Illawarra by ship transporting passengers and goods from the 1850s to the 1950s. The NSW TrainLink Illawarra railway line services Berry before it terminates at Bomaderry , situated approximately 123 km south of Sydney on
297-640: The Eagleview Farm Piggery and the Yatte Yattah Nursery. Two bodies were located inside burned out vehicles near the Princes Highway the following day. The Currowan fire predominantly impacted the elevated topography of Yatte Yattah with the low-lying alluvial flats mostly unaffected. The cleared grazing land at Boolgatta Flat acted as a protective buffer. South Coast (New South Wales) The South Coast refers to
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#1732779548303324-633: The Kendall Dale estate on the Princes Highway. Whoppindally is a heritage listed farmhouse constructed in 1867 for Thomas Robert and Margaret Kendall. It is located on the Princes Highway. The Yatte Yattah Cheese Factory was built by the Yatteyattah Co-operative Dairy Company in 1907 with the objective to produce butter. The location for the building was chosen for its proximity to the 'rich loamy soils' of Boolgatta Flat which produced high quality dairy. As of 2023
351-583: The Milton-Ulladulla district. The first land grant of 1,280 acres (5.2 km) in the region was issued in 1827 to Reverend Thomas Kendall (1778–1832). The land he settled upon would later be named Yatte Yattah, words derived from local aboriginal language thought by some to mean 'waterfall'. On this land he built his residence ‘Kendall Dale’. There he ran cattle and felled timber including Australian red cedar , utilising ticket-of-leave men for labour. Kendall travelled often from Ulladulla to Sydney but
378-581: The Shoalhaven. The Victorian Georgian Mansion was constructed by James Poole for pioneer James Warden. Warden designed the house to rival the prestige of Airlie House owned by his brother and bitter rival, David Warden. It is located on the Princes Highway. Kirmington is a Victorian Georgian residence listed on the Register of the National Estate for its historical significance. It is located on
405-400: The alluvial soils. Crops of oat and corn were grown in the 19th and early 20th century. Beef and dairy cattle grazing now make up the majority of farms in Yatte Yattah. The number of dairy farms in the area has been declining over the past few decades, with beef taking its place. Although large swathes of rainforest were cleared by early settlers, Yatte Yattah remains rich in biodiversity and
432-489: The building has been repurposed but remains highly visible at E380 Princes Highway. In the 19th century and before the establishment of Milton just to the north, Yatte Yattah had been the designated site for a new town. A school and post office were built. Both heritage listed buildings were destroyed in the Currowan fire. The location was at 8A Tierney Road. Images of the formerly heritage listed buildings are scarce. There
459-791: The east is the coastline of the Pacific Ocean , which is characterised by rolling farmlands, small towns and villages along a rocky coastline, interspersed by numerous beaches and lakes. The South Coast includes Shoalhaven district in the north and the Bega Valley in the more remote south as well as the Eurobodalla Shire and the Commonwealth Jervis Bay Territory which is adjacent to the City of Shoalhaven Local Government Area. Some definitions of
486-431: The last ice age. From his large estate in Yatte Yattah, Thomas Kendall played a pivotal role in the early development of the Milton-Ulladulla area. He died at sea when his merchant ship carrying red cedar sank off Jervis Bay. Acclaimed Australian poet Henry Kendall and grandson of Thomas Kendall was born in a shack on the banks of Yackungarrah Creek. He wrote poems inspired by the scenery of Yatte Yattah. Labelled as
513-602: The narrow coastal belt from the Shoalhaven district in the north to the state border with Victoria in the south in the south-eastern part of the State of New South Wales , Australia . It is bordered to the west by the coastal escarpment of the Southern Tablelands , and is largely covered by a series of national parks, namely Jervis Bay National Park , Eurobodalla National Park , and Beowa National Park . To
540-550: The northern side of the Shoalhaven River. Bus services operate to locations south of Nowra. The South Coast region is traversed by the Princes Highway which links Sydney and Melbourne by the coast, but is longer than Hume Highway which is the direct route between the two cities. The region is a reached from Canberra to the west by the Kings Highway . Road linkages north to Sydney were only completed in
567-547: The region include the Illawarra , but it is often seen as a separate and distinct region of New South Wales . The region has a mild, warm temperate climate. Maximum temperatures range from around 30 °C (86 °F) in summer to approximately 17 °C (62 °F) in winter. However, rainfall tends toward erratic as falls can occur in heavy, but often irregular, storms. These storms may occur at any time of year, but are most frequent in late autumn and early winter. When
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#1732779548303594-593: The second half of the twentieth century when the Clyde River was bridged at Batemans Bay in 1956. Before that a punt was used to cross the river. The bridge at Narooma had been completed in 1931 and was the first major bridge constructed on the Princes Highway by the Main Roads Board as part of its efforts to develop the Princes Highway which had been opened in 1920. Major towns on the South Coast include: Milton Monzonite Milton Monzonite
621-510: The ten months in between. A 2011 report by the Climate Commission highlighted the risks of the effects of climate change in the South Coast and Illawarra areas. These risks included a higher likelihood of large fires , coastal flooding , changing rainfall patterns , and more intense storms , all impacting the biodiversity in the region. Although the region experiences a temperate oceanic climate , Gulaga National Park
648-562: The time for its highly fertile soils and lucrative red cedar, the first settlers in Yatte Yattah used convicts to procure timber, build roads and dig extensive drains along Narrawallee Creek. In 1827 a local aboriginal man helped Thomas Kendall cut a track from his land grant in Yatte Yattah to a natural bay in the south. Kendall turned the bay into a boat harbour so he could ship cedar and produce from Yatte Yattah to Sydney and Illawarra. Eventually this makeshift port would become known as Ulladulla Harbour . During this boom period Yatte Yattah had
675-487: The vast majority flowing into Narrawallee Inlet. The area north of Lake Conjola Entrance Road flows into Lake Conjola. There are four named creeks running through Yatte Yattah. Yatte Yattah is primarily composed of Milton Monzonite and Permian sediments formed in the Early Triassic period. The flat stretch of land along Boolgatta Flat featuring deep alluvial soils was formed from ancient glacial infilling during
702-415: Was destroyed in the Currowan fire. Yatte Yattah has several heritage listed homes dating from early settlement in the 1830s. One of the oldest residences on the South Coast. A heritage listed Victorian Georgian house constructed from rendered rubble. It was built by convicts in 1848 after the original homestead burned down. It is located on the Princes Highway. Boolgatta is one of the finest homesteads in
729-478: Was drowned when his cargo ship, the Brisbane, was wrecked off Jervis Bay . Yatte Yattah was designated as the site for a new and prosperous township on the South Coast. A schoolhouse, post office and church were erected near current day Tierney Road above Currowar Creek. Decades later when the private township of Milton was incorporated by timbergetters 4 km to the south, plans to develop Yatte Yattah into
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