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Local Information - Merimbula & the Sapphire Coast
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Getting there ...
Located in southern New South Wales, Australia, the Sapphire Coast is ideally located for travellers from NSW and Victoria.
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Sydney (465 kms) - 5 to 6 hours drive |
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Melbourne (586 kms)- 6.5 to 7 hours drive |
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Canberra (241 kms) - 2.5 to 3 hours drive |
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Just 2 hours to the Snowy Mountains |
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Winter ski fields & summer hiking adventures to Mt Kosciuszko |
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Accessible by commercial air lines from Melbourne & Sydney (approx 1 hr 10 mins flight) |
Enjoy the magic of the Sapphire Coast as you stroll along endless white sandy beaches, climb rugged cliff faces, enjoy a swim in the pristine clear waters of our oceans, lakes and rivers, and bush walk in natural wilderness of hills and majestic mountains.
We want you to share the excitement of watching whales and dolphins at play, observe wombats, kangaroos, possums and the many different varieties of native birds and animals in their own environment.
Take time to explore quaint historic villages,
bite into a delicious cake or pastry at a
local bakery, or pick up a bargain at one of the local craft
and produce markets or even the excellent op shops!
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Enjoy our many sporting activities ... |
Play golf |
Top class courses at Bega, Bermagui, Tura Beach , Eden , Tathra, Pambula-Merimbula |
Go fishing |
All year round deep sea/reef and wide reef fishing or big game marlin fishing (May-June) from Merimbula or Bermagui |
Lawn bowls |
Every town has championship greens |
Bike hire |
Hire a bike and cycle around the local area |
Tennis |
Courts are available for hire |
Roller blading |
Plenty of places to blade |
Windsurfing |
Ideal and safe areas available |
Sea kayaking |
Whip through the waves - you might even see dolphins |
Horse riding |
Hire a horse and enjoy the countryside |
Canoeing |
Explore the wilderness of Brogo by canoe and camp overnight (Brogo Wilderness Canoes) |
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Leisure and the great outdoors ... |
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Go whale watching (Sep-Dec) at Merimbula or Eden as migrating humpbacks & blue whales feed |
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Explore National Parks - Ben Boyd at Eden, Bournda near Merimbula or Mimosa Rocks at Tathra |
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Join a 4WD bush guided tour to waterfalls, old gold mines and rainforests |
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Thrills and excitement at Magic Mountain in Merimbula - a fun and amusement park |
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Go scuba diving on old shipwrecks or discover the coral reefs and marine wonderland around Tathra |
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Take a joy-flight from Merimbula |
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Enjoy a scenic lake, bay or ocean cruise from Merimbula or Eden |
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Visit the Koori Cultural Centre in South Pambula - try bush tucker or watch a traditional dance ceremony |
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Watch the unloading of the day's catch from the fishing fleet at Eden or Bermagui |
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Visit the Eden Killer Whale Museum |
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Watch award winning cheeses being made and sample them at the famous Bega Cheese Co-operative |
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See koalas being fed at Potaroo Palace (formerly Yellow
Pinch Wildlife Park)
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Go to the movies, an historical museum or art and craft gallery |
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Try 10 pin bowling or go-karting |
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Or spoil yourself ... |
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Enjoy a gourmet trail of fresh oysters and seafood, local wine, cheese, pastries and cakes, and many other delicacies |
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Dine at one of the many clubs, pubs, cafes or restaurants |
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Spend time wandering around nurseries in Tathra, Merimbula and Tura |
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Check out a market |
1st Sunday - |
Candelo |
2nd Sunday - |
Trash & Treasure, Pambula Recreation Ground |
3rd Sunday - |
Ford Oval, Fishpen
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4th Sunday - |
Wyndham, Bermagui |
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