A Natural Paradise on the Sapphire Coast

a natural paradise on the Sapphire Coast

Eden Visitor Information Centre | www.visiteden.com.au Nestled within three National Parks, Eden on the shores of magnificent Twofold Bay provides you with easy access to our natural paradise and opens many pages of our fascinating Australian history. Explore this special part of Let our heritage tales and the Sapphire Coast trails unfold Pristine undeveloped coastline, Visit the Davidson Whaling secluded sandy beaches, Station, ponder on the legacy of amazing wildlife, rain forest Boydtown, delve into countless walks and tall tree forest drives centuries of indigenous are waiting for you to explore. habitation or stand at the spot in Snug Cove where Bass and Spot the whales up close Flinders came ashore in 1798 – and personal our heritage is simply amazing. One of the nation’s deepest Discover the charm of Eden natural harbours, Twofold Bay provides safe access for the Call in to the Eden Visitor recreational fisherman and Centre for a suggested itinerary, provides excellent opportunities accommodation, tours, trails to enjoy some of the world’s and other holiday needs. The best whale watching between Centre situated on the corner September and November of the Princes Highway and www.visiteden.com.au Mitchell Street is open daily. Phone 02 6496 1953 each year. Top cover photo by Scott Walton. Other photos supplied by Cat Balou, Jenny Robb, Sapphire Coast Tourism, Eden Realty Welcomeand Eden Magnet. to Eden Experience Snug Cove ...... 6 Sights, Walks and Picnic Areas ...... 23 Visit Fascinating Sites ...... 8 Regional Map ...... 24 Explore our National Parks ...... 10 Regional Coastal Wilderness ...... 25 Have a Whale of a Time ...... 12 Markets and Events ...... 26 Drop in a Line ...... 14 Eden Visitor Information Centre ...... 27 Meet Old Tom at the Eden Killer Whale Museum . . . 16 Things to Do ...... 28 Discover our Marine Life ...... 18 Shopping and Services ...... 33 Taste the Flavours of Eden ...... 20 Restaurants and Food ...... 36 Map of Eden ...... 22 Accommodation ...... 39

Contents Explore our coastal

View from Disaster Bay Lookout, Ben Boyd National Park, 39km south of Eden wilderness

www.visiteden.com.au phone 02 6496 1953 Snug Cove, Eden, is where three wharves unite at one of the most stunning coastal vistas of NSW. It is the hub for vessels that enter the crystal clear waters of Twofold Bay, the third deepest natural harbour in the southern hemisphere.

Capture the action of a large-scale shipping from Snug working port Cove. Australian Customs and Border Protection Service plays Wander along the wharves a vital role in managing border and catch a glimpse of local and security and integrity of fishermen unloading their trade. catch before preparing it for Sydney and Melbourne markets, Eden welcomes the world cleaning the locally grown as an emerging cruise mussels or mending their nets. destination ExperienceEden Snug is renowned for its Cove There is a growing number excellent deep-sea fishing of visiting overseas cruise with a fleet of fishing trawlers liners with passengers eager operating daily from Snug Cove. to experience Australia’s Travelling yachtsmen call in, Coastal Wilderness. The Eden particularly during the Sydney Port wharf extension project to Hobart Classic Yacht Race. funded by Federal, State and Port Authority of NSW is the local government will greatly manager of the Port and enhance access for larger ships provides the infrastructure for to the Port of Eden.

6 Enjoy local seafood at a Journey into the history café by the wharf of Snug Cove Surprise your tastebuds with Before white settlement at Eden, fresh seafood as you relax at one the Thawa people of the Yuin of the cafés or restaurants by the nation who inhabited the area wharf. Stay awhile and capture knew Snug Cove as Weecoon. the moods of the stunning In 1798, explorer George Bass views over Twofold Bay with Mt entered Twofold Bay where he Imlay in the distance. named Snug Cove declaring it ‘a snug and safe anchorage Explore the ocean wonders for any ship during a blow’. At from Snug Cove the wharf, you can inspect the historic cairn commemorating Wander through the Sapphire the first European visit by Bass Coast Marine Discovery Centre and Flinders. to learn about the oceans, coasts and marine life of In 1828, Thomas Raine Snug Cove and environs. This established Australia’s first region is where warm waters shore-based whaling station meet colder waters providing at Snug Cove. The three Imlay unique habitats for a diverse Brothers erected Eden’s first representation of marine fauna European building, a small slab and flora. and bark hut at Snug Cove, in the 1830s. The first wharf for Take a cruise to see the dolphins, shipping was built in 1860. seals and whales in Twofold Bay or go beyond the Bay on a deep Stroll up Warren’s Walk and visit sea fishing experience to bring the Eden Killer Whale Museum in your own catch. for a more detailed history of the area.

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1. Lookout Point, Eden 3. Mary MacKillop Hall From Eden’s Lookout near Call in to Mary MacKillop Hall Rotary Park observe the where Mother Mary MacKillop, headland jutting out into the Australia’s first saint canonized bay, separating it into its two in 2010, established a school ‘folds’ that give Twofold Bay utilising the old church building. its name. Across the bay at This was in appreciation for the Red Point, Boyd’s Tower sits care provided by Eden when 2 atop the southern headland of Mary’s mother drowned in the Twofold Bay where some of the tragic shipwreck of the Ly-ee- oldest rocks on the NSW coast moon at Greencape in 1886. are found. For information on Geological Trails around Eden 4. National Timber and the Far South Coast call in Workers Memorial to the Eden Visitor Information Reflect at this memorial opened Centre or visit the website in 2008 to honour those who www.visiteden.com.au have lost their lives while 2. Seamen’s working in the timber industry Visit4 Fascinating Sitesto build our region, state and Memorial Wall nation. This project began after While at Eden’s Rotary Park near a local timber worker lost his life Lookout Point, visit the Seamen’s in a tree-felling accident in 2001. Memorial that commemorates all seamen who have sailed from 5. Green Cape Lighthouse the Port of Eden, were lost at sea Green Cape Lighthouse, built in and never returned. This wall was 1883, was the first cast concrete erected after the loss of fishing lighthouse tower in Australia. trawler ‘Shiralee‘ and its crew in At 29m, it is the state’s second 3 1978. tallest lighthouse.

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Contact the NPWS on 1929 in the longest operating 6495 5000 for tour details and shore based whaling station accommodation bookings. in Australia. 6. Boyd’s Tower 8. Edrom Lodge Drive to Boyd’s Tower From the Navy Wharf, 35km approximately 34km south of south of Eden near the Chip Mill, Eden on South Head where glance over at the stately Edrom entrepreneur Benjamin Boyd Lodge completed by John 7 built this elaborate sandstone Logan in 1913. Today this lodge tower in 1847. Although the provides an ideal setting for structure was designed to serve conferences, educational and as a lighthouse, permission was group activities and outdoor never granted and it was used studies. as a lookout tower for whale spotting. 9. The Seahorse Inn 7. Davidson Just 8km south of Eden at Boydtown, discover the Whaling Station Seahorse Inn built by Benjamin 8 See relics of the try-works and Boyd in 1843. The inn was read about life of the 19th named after Boyd’s steamship. century whalers at Davidson Brick cottages, a wool store, Whaling Station site on the salting down works and church shores of the Kiah Inlet at were part of Boyd’s grand style Twofold Bay. empire on the shores of Twofold Alexander Davidson built Bay until 1849. Davidson Whaling Station in For details on The Killer Whale 1857. Four generations of the Trail and Heritage Walks and Davidson family worked with Drives call into the Eden Visitor 5 indigenous whaling crews and Information Centre. help from killer whales until

9 Come to where majestic mountains, tall forests, vivid rock formations, lakes and remote beaches form such a diverse landscape with spectacular beauty and history in the National Parks of Australia’s far south coast. Our Parks form part of what is becoming internationally recognised as “Australia’s Coastal Wilderness.”

Explore our National Parks

10 Immerse yourself in nature as you explore Ben Boyd, Bournda, Mimosa, Mt Imlay and South East Forests National Parks.

Magnificent rain forests, To the south of Eden, camp mountain top lookouts, at the rustic and peaceful beaches, estuaries and clear Saltwater Creek or Bittangabee mountain streams are here for Bay. Plan a multi-day Light to your enjoyment. Light walk from Boyd’s Tower In Ben Boyd National Park, to Green Cape Lighthouse or Eden’s closest National Park, a shorter section of the walk discover intriguing history which can be accessed from as well as spectacular coastal multiple points. views, walks, geology and wildlife. North of Eden, take a walk or explore the coastline at Severs Beach, Barmouth Beach and Haycock Point. These are also great spots for a picnic or a day at the beach. Visit the Pinnacles for spectacular ocean views and to see the impressive rock formations that date back millions of years.

11 Australian Geographic has declared the Sapphire Coast’s Port of Eden the premier whale watching destination of Australia. With so many species of whales travelling close to shore when migrating south to Antarctica, Eden is an ideal place for whale watching. Twofold Bay with its large, deep harbour is one of the few places in the world where Humpback whales feed on their migratory route. Our waters are rich with krill and the whales often stop and feed.

Humpback Whales Migration Observe the acrobatic displays During the winter months, of the Humpback whales. whales leave their feeding One of the Humpback’s more grounds in the Antarctic bound spectacular behaviours in for warmer tropical waters Twofold Bay is the breach. where some will calve and Breaching is a true leap where others mate. Although the a whale generates enough whales pass Eden on their northern migration, most are Have a Whaleupward force of with its a powerful Time observed further out to sea flukes to lift approximately and only a few venture into two-thirds of its body out the Bay. Best whale watching of the water, coming back opportunities at Eden occur down with a thunderous splash. during spring when the whales Other behaviours to observe migrate south to Antarctica. include head lunging (butting into other whales), body rolls, Species lob tailing (fluke and flipper The majority of whales sighted slapping) and spy hopping in the Eden area are the (whales lifting straight out Humpback Whales seen on their of the water). southern migration.

12 At the start of the season it is Reservations and full details for mainly sub adults, followed by all cruises can be obtained from mother/calf pods which quite the Eden Visitor Information frequently come right into Centre. Twofold Bay, giving the calves a chance to rest. Shore-based Other species including whale watching Southern Rights, Blue, Dwarf When you hear the siren sound Minke, Bryde’s, Orca, Pilot, from the Eden Killer Whale Sperm and several species Museum, head towards of Beaked Whales have been the Rotary Park Lookout and sighted off the Eden coast. the platform at the eastern end of Bass Street. Further south, Whale watching cruises the cliff top at South Head and The best way to get up close at Green Cape Lighthouse are to these intriguing mammals recommended vantage points. and get your chance to look into a whale’s massive mouth is to go Eden’s early whale history aboard the 72 seat From the 1820s until 1930, ‘Cat Balou’ operating out of whales were hunted in Twofold Snug Cove. This cruise company Bay. Men in open wooden conducts specialised half day boats, assisted by a pack of Killer whale watching cruises from Whales hunted various species late September until the end of of whales for their oil and bone. November. For an in-depth insight to this Freedom Charters, a smaller amazing whaling history visit vessel for 12 passengers, is also Eden Killer Whale Museum and available for whale watching. see the skeleton of “Old Tom”.

13 Eden offers outstanding facilities and opportunities for all types of fishermen. Twofold Bay and adjacent areas are well stocked with a wide variety of fish.

Everyone usually has a favourite Game Fishing fishing location but if you are Eden has some of the best water coming to Eden for the first time on the South Coast for game call into the Eden Visitors Centre fishing with a high success rate for tide charts and general per trip. Experience the thrill information on regulations of a lifetime, chasing some of (which apply to all types of local the best fighting fish in the sea fishing), licences and fishing including the mighty marlin maps of known hot spots. as well as yellowfin, albacore The free triple lane boat ramp and striped tuna, shark and at Quarantine Bay, with fish broadbill swordfish. The main cleaning tables, floating wharf game fishing season starts in Drop in a Lineand boat washing facilities, November and runs until the offers the best of its kind on the end of July. South Coast. Access to the Bay and ocean Reef Fishing is direct and, with no bars or Eden is well known for super shallow reefs to cross, safety is catches of kingfish, snapper not compromised. and morwong off our local reefs. Remember to try our local beaches on the way home for a

14 few of our plentiful flathead. Rock Fishing If you do not have a boat, Outstanding catches are often fishing charters (either shared reported off rock shelves from or private) can be arranged North Head down to Green through the Eden Visitors Cape. Pulpit Rock at Green Cape Centre with a variety of enjoys legendary status. operators who depart daily from Eden, weather permitting. However good catches of drummer, luderick, Beach Fishing leatherjacket, salmon and tailor are possible from North Head Long Beach, within the and Eagles Claw. Please take pristine Ben Boyd National Park care when rock fishing and North, will provide anglers with never fish alone. lots of fun especially with the salmon and tailor. Other Fishing Other beaches worth a try Opportunities include Aslings, Saltwater and Wonboyn Beaches. Youngsters get tremendous fun fishing off our wharves either Estuary Fishing at Snug Cove or across the Bay at the Navy Wharf (open when The Kiah River Inlet, Wonboyn shipping schedules allow). A Lake, Nullica River Inlet and the small hook will yield plenty of entrance to Lake Curalo offer yellowtail, slimy mackerel and anglers a challenge to catch a trevally. hearty feed of bream, whiting or flathead.

15 From humble beginnings and More recently a replica true vision of townsfolk 80 lighthouse has been added to years ago, the Eden Killer Whale the galleries and a derrick crane Museum continues to grow has been restored and erected from strength to strength. in the grounds showing the The original building was loading methods used during completed in 1938 and by the coastal steamship era. February of 1939 Old Tom’s Changing exhibitions from the skeleton was installed for museum’s collection are display and the Eden Killer developed to portray the history Whale Museum was opened. of the local area. Eden Killer Fundraising efforts together Whale Museum now attracts with increased visitation touring exhibitions from allowed much needed additions metropolitan institutions and OPEN DAILY to be built in 1982 and soon it enjoys an annual visitation of (except Christmas Day) was found necessary to employ almost 45,000. Mon-Sat 9.15am to 3.45pm attendants as the museum had Local school groups are Sunday 11.15am to 3.45pm been extended to include a admitted free of charge and MeetExtended hours ChristmasOld Tomsouvenir shop, larger galleries school visits are very frequent as and New Year and a dedicated archive and students study their local history storage area for the collection. or catch up with the touring Group bookings and Further extensions were built exhibits. coaches welcome in 1993 doubling the exhibition The museum remains one of 184 Imlay Street, Eden galleries, increasing the the must-see attractions on Phone: 02 6496 2094 storage and archive facilities the Sapphire Coast, winning and providing a library and Tourism and Heritage awards. theatrette.

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17 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10am to 2pm Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 3pm during school holidays School, group and bus bookings are welcome 7 days a week by appointment Phone: 02 6496 1699 Snug Cove Wharf, Imlay Street Eden www.sapphirecoastdiscovery.com.au See Marine Life up Close working in the region to and Personal study the famous humpback whale migration from Call in to the Sapphire Coast mid October until early Marine Discovery Centre at December. the wharf building, Snug Cove, for a touch tank Find out about the experience where you can closely examine marine Temperate Marine creatures from our local rocky Environment of the shores. Test your knowledge Sapphire Coast at the beachcombing table This area is considered a ‘hot Join in a Marine containing amazing species spot’ for the study of impacts Education Program found along our local beaches. into climate change. The Choose from a guided Snorkel Examine specimens under warm East Australia Current Tour, a Rocky Shore Ramble microscopes and learn is a large body of water or a Dune Tour to learn more how beaches and rocky shores which draws on tropical about our oceans and coasts are formed. See spectacular waters and forms eddies from the experts. Our fully footage of marine life in our down the NSW coastline to qualified staff offer a wide theatreDiscover and lecture room. ourthis area. Marine Life variety of Marine Education Here it meets up with the Programs especially suited to Spot Whales and Dolphins nutrient-rich colder waters the Australian curricula and for from the Southern Ocean, Look at the unique and diverse groups of all ages. whale exhibit with whale bones creating a diversity in marine and information on all of our habitats that is rarely local marine life. The Sapphire matched in Australian waters. Coast is home to an amazing diversity of whale and dolphin species with researchers often

19 In Eden you will find yourself amongst some of the finest producers of fresh seafood and other unusual delicacies. Almost all of this produce is available for purchase in Eden and the local Visitor Information Centre staff is only too pleased to guide you to the appropriate vendors.

Oysters While visiting Wonboyn Lake, you are welcome to have a Wonboyn Lake near Eden is the chat with the oyster farmers as most southern estuary in NSW they work or to purchase fresh that farms the most famous quality local oysters direct from Sydney Rock Oyster, the only the farmer. truly Australian Oyster. According to Martins Seafood, Fish one of the premier oyster Southland Fish Supplies unloads suppliers to the major approximately 1900 tonnes restaurants of Sydney, it is best of fish from local and visiting described as “a creamy and fishing vessels. 200 tonnes sweet oyster with a very mild Taste the Flavours of ofEden value added product is aftertaste.” processed by Southland for local Wonboyn has 8 oyster and regional outlets. Fresh fish farmers producing some of can be purchased locally from the best quality oysters in the Hooked on Seafood and at most state – more than 84,000 local restaurants. dozen oysters were sold Visitors are welcome to tour the into the Sydney restaurant modern fish processing rooms market in 2013. at Southland between 9.30am and 11.30am Tuesday to Friday.

20 Mussels Smoked Seafood Specialty Products Over 90 tonnes of high quality Eden Smokehouse produces and Produce mussels are aqua-cultured in multiple award winning smoked The fertile soils surrounding Twofold Bay using long line Atlantic Salmon, Ocean Trout, Eden have attracted a large methods then marketed both Mussels, Sardines, Hoki, Eel and number of macro farmers and locally and into the Sydney Gravlax. Call into their premises food producers. market. This local product to see their trophies from the Local specialty products incude is high in protein and low in Sydney Royal Fine Food Show. award-winning cheese and calories and fat and provides Products are also available at dairy products, organic produce, something deliciously different Sprout and Hooked on Seafood. olives and nuts, free range meat for the discerning palate. and poultry products, creative Mussels can be bought live Chilli Products preserves and natural beauty and whole at Snug Cove wharf Internationally recognised, products. weekdays after 9am or at Disaster Bay Chillies has Explore our markets and visit Hooked on Seafood. collected multiple awards in the local butcher, specialty Australia, the UK and the USA. Abalone shops and Eden Visitor Products include a large range Information Centre to discover Abalone is an edible sea snail of organically grown chilli the abundance of local and with a distinctive mother of products such as hot chilli wine, regional products. pearl shell – 125 metric tonnes chilli chocolates, exotic sauces, of product is produced locally liqueur jellies and even a sauce per annum. It is a relatively made with locally smoked expensive delicacy much sought chillies and garlic. after by the connoisseurs of Products are available locally cuisine in many parts of South through a number of outlets East Asia where most of our and at the Eden Visitor product is sent. Information Centre. Chilli Wine is It is available locally to the available at Eden IGA and Great public through Pacific Shoji and Southern Inn bottle shop. Southern Ocean Seafood.

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O TWOFOLD C Cocora Beach Eden 28 BAY Lookout Point ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 22 Rotary Park, Eden – AslingsSights, Beach – Map Walks R19 (X5) and The wetlands Picnic behind Areas Cocora Map W28 (V28) For sweeping views across contain abundant bird life, Take in spectacular 270 degree Calle Calle Bay and for spotting including the incessant Bell views of Twofold Bay from dolphins, seals and whales, go Miner. For a 3km return walk, Lookout Point near Rotary to the viewing platform at the start at the southern end of Park (pictured above). Wander eastern end of Bass Street. Take Cocora Beach and walk to past the Seamen’s Memorial the path northward past the Quarantine Bay along ridges then to the ruins of the historic picnic area in Apex Park, then and onto beaches along the Eden lighthouse near Marine along the boardwalk and the way. Enjoy the shady BBQ area. Rescue Eden to view the rugged maritime heritage pathway for a Quarantine Bay and coastline. Follow the Rotary 2km walk along pristine Aslings Keef’s Pinch – Map A (D15) walkway along the cliff tops to Beach. Eagles Claw for views of Calle These adjacent beach areas Calle Bay. Lake Curalo Boardwalk – offer safe protected swimming Map R12 (L9) and snorkelling. Relax as you Eden Whale Stroll along Lake Curalo watch amateur boats and yachts Watching Lookouts boardwalk for an excellent go by, explore rock pools or From the beginning of opportunity to view black spot a seal or pelicans while September until the end of swans, ducks and other fishermen clean their fish at the November, spot the migrating abundant bird life resident to cleaning tables. Quarantine Bay whales from Lookout Point the area. Planned to eventually is an idyllic picnic spot. Map V28, or the area in front of encircle the entire lake, the Nullica River Mouth and the Marine Rescue Centre walk is currently 3km return. Boydtown Beach – Map A (C18) Map X28, or the viewing Toilets are available at the platform at the eastern end of Sportsground end and adjacent Nullica River, a tidal estuary, is Bass Street Map R19. to Eden Scout Hall. a great place for children and fishermen to explore. Eden Heritage Trail Cocora Beach – Map I28 Plan for a picnic, swim, wind For your self-guided tour of Within sight of Snug Cove and surf, take your dog for a walk or historic sites around Eden the Eden headland, Cocora just wander along almost 3km collect your Heritage Trail Beach offers protected safe of pristine Boydtown Beach that brochure at Eden Visitor swimming for the whole family. stretches south from the mouth Information Centre Map N19. This is an excellent spot for of Nullica River. children to swim and snorkel.

23 1 WYNDHAM Mt Darragh Road Barmouth Beach PAMBULA Swimming 2 Haycock Point Goodenia Pambula Beach Picnic area, BBQs, toilets, good Rainforest Walk beaches – fishing, SCUBA diving South East LOCHIEL 3 Severs Beach Haycock Point Forest National BBQs, swimming Park Ben Boyd National 4 Red cliffs (known locally as Park “The Pinnacles) Striking contrast of white sandstone cliffs with red Pinnacles cliffs – a photoghraphers dream 5 Yowaka River Haycock Road, 8km north of Back Creek Road Eden, entrance to Ben Boyd Nethercote Road 6 National Park NETHERCOTE Broadwater swimming area Leonards Island Nullica River Mouth Quarantine Bay – 4 lane (fresh water) Broadwater Road 7 BBQs, picnic area, toilets boat launching ramp, Lake 4WD ONLY ONLY public wharf and Curalo Boydtown picnic area Built by whaling king Nethercote Road Benjamin Boyd in 1843 8 Ruins of Boyds Church Worang Point Regional Map Nullica River Calle Calle Bay 9 TOWAMBA EDEN TWOFOLD BAY Nullica Navy Wharf fishingTWOFOLD BAY Red Point (South Head) 10 Bay Chipmill Boyds Tower built in 1846 Towamba Road 19.5m high sandstone Boyds Tower lighthouse was never lit, Boydtown steps down to observation platform down cliff 11 Hill Cottages Boyd Snake Track

Road Leatherjacket Bay Towamba River Historic Whaling 12 station site Mowarry Point Kiah Country Gardens Mt Imlay Edrom Lodge Kiah Whelans Built 1910-1913 Light to Light Walk 13 National General Store Swamp Bridge 30km walking track Park Picnic Area BBQs, water KIAH Mt. Imlay walking Duck Hole Road Saltwater Creek Edrom Road To Bombala track turn off 15km to Chipmiill 14 Green GRAVEL ROAD Fishing, beaches, Road picnic area, BBQs,

Burrawang Cape toilets Mt. Imlay Road Ben Boyd 15 Imlay Road 886m walking track 19km south of Eden turn off to Ben Boyd National National Anteater Park, Boyds Tower, Chip Scrubby Creek Road Park Picnic Area, BBQs, Mill, Edrom, Greencape Wonboyn Bittangabee Bay 16 toilets, water Picnic Area 23km south of Eden Lake Resort Picnic area, Turn off to Nadgee BBQs, toilets,

Wallagaruagh River Nature Reserve ruins, beaches Picnic Area 17 Mt. Imlay rest Wonboyn Road area, BBQs, Pulpit Rock swimming 18 Bay Cliff Newtons Crossing WONBOYN Wonboyn Beach City Rock HIGHWAY Wallagaraugh Forest Drive Green Cape 19 Camping, BBQs, Turn off 29km south of Eden Lighthouse swimming Disaster Bay Wonboyn Cabins Green Cape Lighthouse Timbillica and Van Park built in 1883. Originally 20 Walking a kerosine lamp. State Forest Ranger track 5km Allan Brook Road Ireland Timms Road Historic cemetery, Station “Ly-ee-Moon” shipwreck PRINCES 21 ROAD CLOSED Yambulla Pedestrian access only beyond this crossing State Forest Nadgee State NO VEHICLE ACCESS Forest Sections of the track are not clearly marked. 22 Maps are essential and visitors must register. B Ludwigs Creek roa da xe Maxwells Road Picnic Area Jane Spiers Beach Mt. Tumbledown 23 Ro BBQs, toilets ad Merrica River Lookout

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CAPE HOWE Ben Boyd (North) National Park HaycockRegional Point to Barmouth Coastal Wonboyn Wilderness – Map R18 – Map S3 (S8) Beach – Map R3 A favourite with fishermen, Bushwalking, family picnics A well established popular Wonboyn Lake and Wonboyn and fishing opportunities picnic area, Haycock Point is the Beach are renowned for abound along approximately start of a very scenic 5km return supplying a good catch. The 6km of sandy beaches, rugged walk around to Barmouth Beach natural beauty of Nadgee headlands and coastal forest. on the Pambula River. Nature Reserve from Baycliff to Greenglades makes the area The Pinnacles – Map R5 Light to Light Walk – an attractive option for a day This natural cliffs formation Map S10 (X19) outing. of multi-coloured sands and For the light to light trek, clays is located on the edge of 31km one way through the Newton’s Crossing – Map E18 Terrace Beach. The red colour magnificent Ben Boyd National For campsites, swimming holes is iron oxide (rust) produced by Park, follow the coastline from and picnics, consider Newton’s rock weathering over time in a Boyd’s Tower to Green Cape Crossing located in Timbillica changing climate. The top of the Lighthouse. This is normally a State Forest at the junction of white sediment marks the level two to three day hike although Wallagaraugh River and Imlay of an ancient water table. it can be broken into shorter Creek. A viewing area is provided on sections by access to Saltwater the cliff opposite the Pinnacles. Creek or Bittangabee Bay. On Local Rainforest Walks your walk, take in the red rock Two magnificent rainforests platforms, rugged headlands, Severs Beach – Map Q3 are Maxwell’s Rainforest (Map coastal forest and white beaches. A pleasant 300m walk from the L26) in Nadgee State Forest and car park at Severs Beach Road in Goodenia Rainforest (Map I1) in Mount Imlay – Map I14 Ben Boyd (North) National Park the South East Forests National takes you to the Pambula River Mount Imlay, at 891m high, is Park entered at Chalkhills where you can swim, fish, kayak, a favourite with adventurous Road off Mount Darragh Road, picnic and take in bushland and hikers. From the Burrawang South Pambula. Each walk is river views. picnic area, the marked trail approximately 1.2km return. of 6km return is an almost continuous steep climb to the summit. Sturdy footwear with ribbed soles is recommended.

25 Eden

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BEGA FARMERS MARKET EDEN AMATEUR FISHING EDEN WHALE FESTIVAL First and third Friday of each COMPETITION Normally held weekend prior month at Littleton Gardens. From $35,000 – Held in March. to the Melbourne Cup. For PAMBULA MARKETS EDEN GAME FISHING details of this action packed community event celebrating Second Sunday of each month. TOURNAMENT the annual migration of whales Held in April. WYNDHAM VILLAGE through the waters of Twofold MARKET WINTER BOWLS CARNIVAL Bay, visit our website at Fourth Sunday of each month. Held in May. www.edenwhalefestival.com.au EDEN LOCAL EDEN LADIES GOLF OPEN PRODUCE MARKET Held in June. Third Saturday of each month. BEGA VALLEY CAR RALLY MERIMBULA SEASIDE Long weekend in June. MARKET SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS Third Sunday of each month. CAR RALLY NETHERCOTE SEASONAL In the forests surrounding Eden. MarketsPRODUCE MARKET andCheck dates Events with Eden VIC Third Saturday of January, April, SAPPHIRE COAST MARINE July and October. DISCOVERY SCHOOL CANDELO MARKETS HOLIDAY PROGRAM First Sunday of each month. School Holidays. PAMBULA TOWN HALL EDEN MEN’S GOLF OPEN COUNTRY KIDS MARKET Held in November. Every 3 months. For dates and ART ON IMLAY details call 0411 528 174. Local art and craft everyday! 146 Imlay Street, Eden.

26 Visitor Information Centre

Visit our award-winning visitor centre for your travel needs in Eden and beyond. We have a large range of free maps and references to help you plan your visit. Our gift shop has a selection of souvenirs, guide books and locally made products at realistic prices. Visit us for: • Accommodation Bookings • Fishing Charters, Bay Cruises and Whale Watching Bookings • National Parks Information • Ample Parking for Bus and Caravans • 24 Hour Information Kiosk We are conveniently located at Princes Highway and Mitchell Streets at the first roundabout as you enter Eden, from the north or south.

Open: 9am-5pm Mon to Sat 10am-4pm Sundays Phone 02 6496 1953 [email protected] www.visiteden.com.au