Road Photos & Information: New South Wales
Kings Highway (National Route 52) (Decommissioned)
Batemans Bay to Buckenbowra
Statistics:
- Length:
- 120 km (Batemans Bay to Buckenbowra: 28 km)
- Termini:
- Eastern: Princes Highway (NR1) and Peninsula Drive, Batemans Bay
- Western: NSW-ACT Border
- Miscellaneous:
- Continues as Canberra Av (NR52) in the ACT and also as Kings Hwy (NR52) in the ACT
- Suburbs, Towns & Localities Along Route:
- Batemans Bay, Nelligen, Currowan and Buckenbowra
Route Numbering:
- Current: B52
- Former: 52
- Road Authority Internal Classification: 1
- MR51
General Information:
The Kings Highway is the main road from the ACT to the NSW south coast, travelling through Queanbeyan and several small NSW towns, connecting with the Princes Highway on the coast at Batemans Bay. It is one lane each way with occasional overtaking lanes throughout.
National Route 52 crossed the ACT border and returns to NSW after a few kilometres, northeast of Queanbeyan, before crossing back into the ACT west of Queanbeyan.
History:
- 1974: National Route 52 introduced. 2
- May 1977: Canberra Ave Railway Bridge constructed. 2
- April 1982: The dual carriageway deviation was completed, between the railway overpass and Ross Road. This deviation also included the northern section of Lanyon Drive. 2
- 2013: NR52 decommissioned and replaced by B52.
Batemans Bay to Buckenbowra
Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign at Batemans Bay, approaching Bay Ridge Dr and Old Punt Rd, November 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Intersection Directional Sign:
ID sign at Batemans Bay, at the Bay Ridge Dr and Old Punt Rd roundabout, November 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Reassurance Directional Sign:
RD sign at Batemans Bay, after the Bay Ridge Dr and Old Punt Rd roundabout, November 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Variable Message Sign:
VMS on Kings Hwy between Batemans Bay and Nelligen, November 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Bridgeview Road & Old Nelligen Road:
Kings Hwy as you approach Bridgeview Rd and Old Nelligen Rd at Nelligen, November 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Entering Nelligen:
Entering the town of Nelligen, November 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Old Nelligen Road:
Approaching Old Nelligen Rd in Nelligen, February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Thule Road:
Approaching Thule Rd in Nelligen, February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Clyde River Bridge:
Kings Hwy as it approaches the Clyde River Bridge at Nelligen. November 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Clyde River Bridge:
Kings Hwy as it crosses the Clyde River at Nelligen. November 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Clyde River Bridge:
Kings Hwy as it crosses the Clyde River at Nelligen. November 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Intersection Directional Sign:
ID sign at Nelligen facing Wharf Rd. November 2009. Click or tap here for a photo of this location by Michael Greenslade from March 2003.
Image © Paul Rands
Currowan:
Kings Hwy (NR52) passing through the Currowan area, March 2003.
Image © Michael Greenslade
Approaching Reid Street:
Kings Hwy at Nelligen approaching Reid St, February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Reid Street Intersection:
Corner of Kings Hwy and Reid St at Nelligen, February 2010. The fingerboard should be mixed case.
Image © Paul Rands
River Road Intersection:
Fingerboard assembly at the River Road intersection in Nelligen. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Nelligen Creek:
Kings Highway as it crosses Nelligen Creek. Nelligen, February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Allards Lane & McCardys Creek Road:
Kings Hwy approaching Allards Ln and McCardys Ck Rd at Nelligen. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Lyons Road:
Kings Hwy approaching Lyons Rd at Nelligen, February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Western Distributor Road:
Kings Hwy approaching Western Distributor Rd at Currowan, February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Western Distributor Road Junction:
Kings Hwy at the intersection with Western Distributor Rd at Currowan, February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Climbing Clyde Mountain:
Kings Hwy as it begins the climb up Clyde Mountain, Buckenbowra, February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Clyde Mountain:
Kings Hwy as it climbs Clyde Mtn at Buckenbowra, 27 km from Braidwood. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Government Bend:
Kings Hwy approaching Government Bend at Buckenbowra, February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Government Bend:
Kings Hwy at Government Bend at Buckenbowra, February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Typical Conditions:
Typical conditions on Kings Hwy as it winds its way up Clyde Mountain at Buckenbowra. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Falling Rocks:
Uncommon pictogram falling rocks sign at Buckenbowra. Normally in NSW they are just text. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Typical Conditions:
Typical conditions on Kings Hwy as it winds its way up Clyde Mountain at Buckenbowra. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Buckenbowra to Batemans Bay
Steep Descent Sign:
Steep descent sign at the top of Clyde Mountain at Buckenbowra. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Typical Conditions:
Typical conditions on Kings Hwy as it winds its way down Clyde Mountain at Buckenbowra. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Pooh's Corner:
Kings Hwy as it approaches Pooh's Corner at Buckenbowra. February 2010. Reports have circulated for years that this was the location of a munitions store during the Second World War, which could be detonated to stop passage by invaders from the coast to the national capital, inland.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Safety Ramp:
Approaching one of the many safety ramps along the Kings Highway on Clyde Mountain. Buckenbowra. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Safety Ramp:
One of the many safety ramps along the Kings Highway on Clyde Mountain. Buckenbowra. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Warning Sign:
Additional emphasis warning sign, Buckenbowra. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Safety Ramp:
One of the many safety ramps along the Kings Highway on Clyde Mountain. Buckenbowra. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Safety Ramp:
Approaching one of the many safety ramps along the Kings Highway on Clyde Mountain. Buckenbowra. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Safety Ramp:
One of the many safety ramps along the Kings Highway on Clyde Mountain. Buckenbowra. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Slow Vehicle Lane Ahead:
Sign indicating an approaching slow vehicle lane. Buckenbowra. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Typical Conditions:
Typical conditions on Kings Hwy as it descends Clyde Mtn. Buckenbowra. February 2010. Click or tap here for a photo of this location by Michael Greenslade from March 2003.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Government Bend:
Kings Hwy approaching Government Bend at Buckenbowra, February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Government Bend:
Kings Hwy at Government Bend at Buckenbowra, February 2010. Click or tap here for a photo of this location by Michael Greenslade from March 2003.
Image © Paul Rands
Slow Vehicle Turn Out Instructions:
Sign explaining the slow vehicle turn out lanes. Buckenbowra. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Slow Vehicle Turn Out:
One of a handful of slow vehicle turn outs on Clyde Mtn. Buckenbowra. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
End Slow Lane:
End of the slow vehicle lane / slow vehicle turn out. Buckenbowra. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
End Low Gear Area:
End of low gear conditions for heavy vehicles. Buckenbowra. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Welcome to the NSW South Coast:
Tourism based distance sign as you officially enter the NSW South Coast. Buckenbowra. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Steep Descent:
Approaching another steep descent down Clyde Mountain. Buckenbowra. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Slow Vehicle Lane Ahead:
Sign indicating an approaching slow vehicle lane. Buckenbowra. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Slow Vehicle Turn Out:
One of a handful of slow vehicle turn outs on Clyde Mtn. Buckenbowra. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Warning Sign:
Warning sign for dangerous curve, plus a separate one in the distance for trucks. Buckenbowra. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Western Distributor Road:
Kings Hwy approaching Western Distributor Rd at Currowan, February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Lyons Road:
Kings Hwy approaching Lyons Rd at Nelligen, February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Black Flat Road:
Kings Hwy approaching Black Flat Rd at Nelligen, February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
River Road Intersection:
Fingerboard assembly at the River Road intersection in Nelligen. February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Entering Nelligen:
Entering the town of Nelligen, February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Local Speed Limit Sign:
Sign indicating the default speed limit in the Eurobodalla Shire Council area. Nelligen, February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Reid Street:
Kings Hwy at Nelligen approaching Reid St, February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Reid Street Intersection:
Corner of Kings Hwy and Reid St at Nelligen, February 2010. The fingerboard should be mixed case.
Image © Paul Rands
Wharf Road:
Corner of Kings Hwy (NR52) and Wharf Rd, Nelligen, March 2003.
Image © Michael Greenslade
Clyde River Bridge:
Kings Hwy as it crosses the Clyde River at Nelligen. November 2009. Click or tap here for a photo of this location by Michael Greenslade from March 2003.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Old Nelligen Road:
Approaching Old Nelligen Rd in Nelligen, November 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Bridgeview Road:
Kings Hwy as you approach Bridgeview Rd at Nelligen, November 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Rotary Drive:
Kings Hwy as you approach Rotary Dr at Nelligen, November 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Variable Message Sign:
VMS on Kings Hwy between Batemans Bay and Nelligen, November 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Bay Ridge Dr & Old Punt Rd Warning Sign:
Unusual warning sign at Batemans Bay, approaching Bay Ridge Dr and Old Punt Rd, February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign at Batemans Bay, approaching Bay Ridge Dr and Old Punt Rd, February 2010.
Image © Paul Rands
Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign at Batemans Bay, approaching Peninsula Dr and Princes Hwy (NR1), November 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
2 Sam Laybutt (ozroads.com.au).