Clyde River Lodge, Batemans Bay, NSW Australia 1972

This authentic colour photograph, captured in 1972, offers an intimate look at the guest courtyard of the Clyde River Lodge in Batemans Bay, New South Wales, Australia. The archival image, taken from the motel’s upper level, looks across the parking area toward the scenic Clyde River. Several period-correct luxury vehicles are parked in the lot, including a prominent dark Mercedes-Benz sedan and various Australian and American models of the late 1960s. A woman dressed in a classic 1970s white day dress walks across the pavement, adding a sense of daily life to the scene. In the background, a white motorboat is moored near a long wooden jetty, and the far bank shows the sandy shoreline and thick eucalyptus forests of the South Coast. This factual record captures the intersection of mid-century modern architecture and the relaxed, riverfront lifestyle that defined this regional holiday destination in the early 1970s. All our images are available as royalty-free instant downloads for use in books, media, and creative projects – or make your own prints for home, work, or as a truly unique gift.