and surrounds Mandeni Family Fun Park & Golf Centre Bermagui is adored for its relaxed coastal living, Golfing, archery, paddle boats, BBQ facilities, spectacular scenery, artisan culture and easy access mountain biking and more. to its neighbouring coastal National Parks. Sapphire Coast Drive, Merimbula Ph: 0422 180 648 The pristine beaches of Bermagui offer a range Wheelers Oyster Restaurant and Tours of water activities such as snorkeling, swimming, Showcasing local oysters in the award winning surfing, sailing, kayaking and stand up paddle restaurant and daily oyster tours boarding. Take a charter and discover why Bermagui 162 Arthur Kaine Drive, Pambula Ph: 02 6495 6330 is famous for its deep sea and game fishing. For wheelersoysters.com.au boat and watersport craft hire, fishing charter Merimbula Boardwalk A 3.5km walk alongside the pristine Merimbula Lake. information or the latest and greatest advice on local Top Lake, Merimbula restaurants and accommodation, contact Bermagui Bar Beach Visitor Information Centre on 02 6493 3054 or visit A beautiful, small beach with kiosk, perfect for lazy the website visitbermagui.com.au. summer days. Enter from Wharf Street Montreal Goldfield Old School Museum Merimbula This rare alluvial gold field was first mined in 1880. Step back in time at the Old School Museum Immerse yourself in the history, try your hand at and learn how Merimbula grew from its earliest water diving and take a guided tour. beginnings to the thriving tourist town Wallaga Lake Road, Wallaga Lake Main St, Merimbula 02 6495 4844 DRIVE Tour bookings ph: 02 6493 3054 TOURIST The Blue Pool Historic sea-bath Spectacular location and perfect for swimming in the and surrounds warmer months. Don’t forget the camera! BePambula charmed by the old-fashioned hospitality and Off Scenic Drive (watch for signage) atmosphere of Pambula. Set in the valley of the Bermagui Fishermen’s Wharf complex Pambula River, this quaint little town has range of Cafés, fresh seafood straight from the boat, boutique shops, local arts and wholesome eateries. restaurants and shopping. The village gets its name from the Yuin Aboriginal 73-79 Lamont Street, Bermagui. Ph: 02 6493 4575 word meaning ‘two waters’ and with peaceful lakes Camel Rock & Surf Beach and a stunning river mouth all nearby, you’ll soon A striking rock formation with ample car parking, find out why. For more information on the village viewing platform, shady picnic area and toilet of Pambula, contact Merimbula Visit Information facilities.10 minutes drive north of Bermagui along Centre on 1800 150 457 or visit the website www. Wallaga Lake Road merimbulatourism.com.au Bermagui Heritage Trail Pick up a trail guide Pambula Rivermouth from the Bermagui Visitor Centre and a take step A sheltered spot ideal for fishing and swimming. back in time. Captain Sponge’s Magical Oyster Tours Montague Island Nature Reserve Tour the Pambula lake with the farmer, learn about Spectacular wildlife and landscape with heritage and sample the Sapphire Coast’s famous oyster. Ph accommodation available. 0429 453 545 magicaloystertours.com.au More info http://bit.ly/mihistory or call 1800 240 003 Panboola Wetlands Bermagui Historical Society Fresh water billabong mangroves, walking tracks and Heritage Museum a range of beautiful birds. Bullara Street, Pambula Uncover the history and mystery of Bermagui
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Explore Tourist Drive 9 Mimosa Rocks National Bournda National Park Ben Boyd National Park When astronauts on the International Bournda ‘place of tea tree and kangaroo’. Trek the History, mystery, wildlife, spectacular geology and Space Station peer at the Australian Park scenic Kangarutha Track, or picnic at the gorgeous entrepreneurial folly - this park stretching from If you love camping, fishing, surfing, nook of Turingal Head picnic area. Pambula to the Green Cape Light Station has it all. coastline at night, the twinkling lights of canoeing, birdwatching or bushwalking then cities give way to untouched wilderness Bournda Lagoon is also an ideal spot where kids can In the northern reaches of the park the 20 kilometres of swim, play and picnic among the paper barks. The near Pambula you’ll find excellent halfway between Sydney and Melbourne. pristine coastline in park was an important indigenous food gathering surf, fishing and kid friendly By dawn’s light this is revealed to be a Mimosa Rocks National place and evidence remains of hunting and tool swimming at the mouth of the spectacular and irreplaceable network Park is waiting. Watch making in coastal middens and old campsites. Pambula River. From here it’s a of national parks, dotted with dramatic eerie sea mists roll Camping is available at Hobart Beach. 5km scenic bushwalk or you can mountains and lapped by sapphire blue in at Gillards Beach. Location: Tathra drive on an unsealed but well waters teeming with life. Explore the sea caves, Access: East off Sapphire Coast Drive maintained road to Haycock cliffs, natural volcanic More online at http://bit.ly/bournda Point for wide panoramic rock sculptures and coastal views and endless Tourist Drive 9 takes you on a journey lagoons. Secluded through the heart of this coastal rockpools to explore. Just camping areas are a Walks off the Haycock Point access wilderness, home to one-third of Australia’s gorgeous place to call Kangarutha Track The Kangarutha Track follows the coast from Kianinny road you can find The bird species, over 50 mammal species and home for a few days. Pinnacles - a spectacular 65 more than 1000 varieties of native flora. Location: Tathra and north Bay to Turingal Head through Bournda National Park. million year old erosion feature with cliffs Whether you want to escape for a week Access: Off the Tathra-Bermagui Rd. Roads are More info at http://bit.ly/ktrail of soft white sands capped with a layer of red gravel or just get a quick nature fix, Tourist unsealed but suitable for 2WD. Distance: 18kms return clay. More online at http://bit.ly/ssmimosa Drive 9 is a great way to experience the Grade: Easy to Difficult Access: The park is accessible from two sections: via Access: From KianinnyBay: Cross the footbridge to Haycock Road 8kms north of Eden off the Princes Beautifully Uncivilised Beautifully Sapphire Coast. Walks walk. From Turingal Head: After passing the boat Highway and 25kms south of Eden on Edrom Road. Middle Beach Walking Track club, park at Turingal Head carpark then take a short http://bit.ly/benboyd This 1.5km track links Middle Beach to Penders walk to Wallagoot Gap (also known as Wineglass Bay) and is dotted with ancient burrawangs (south Walks coast cycads) and there’s a very good chance http://bit.ly/boydwalk you’ll spot a wallaby or kangaroo. Pambula River Walking Track Distance: 1.5km each way The track is home to numerous bats and yellow- Grade: Easy bellied gliders. White-bellied sea eagles are often Access: Turn east off Bermagui-Tathra Road onto seen hunting for fish. Haighs Road and follow to the end of the road Distance: 1.2km return to the carpark. Grade: Easy Wajurda Point Walking Track Access: From Pambula River mouth car park. Walk upriver past the boatsheds to track. This 1km return trip takes you through shady eucalypt forest to arrive at a lookout perched Severs Beach Walk A short track to the Pambula River. This is a popular high up on the headland and treats you to spot for swimming and fishing. ample views of turquoise ocean. Wajurda Point Distance: 1km loop lookout is a terrific place to watch whales during Grade: Easy Travel Facts winter and spring, so bring your binoculars. Access: Follow signs off Haycock Road Northern entry point - leave the Princes Distance: 1km return Haycock Point to Barmouth Beach Hwy on Bermagui Rd approx. 1Kms south Grade: Easy Haycock Point offers up endless coastal views north of Tilba Tilba turn off Access: From Tathra, follow the Tathra-Bermagui and south as well as plenty of fascinating rock pools to explore. The track to Barmouth Beach is a Southern entry point - leave the Princes Road. Turn right onto Nelson Lake Road and Sandy Creek loop walk - Bournda Lagoon Hwy at Pambula Village (15 kms North of follow the signs to Moon Bay pleasant, moderate walk from the headland along The walk follows the edge of the lagoon to Bournda southern shore of the Pambula River estuary. Eden) Mimosa Rocks Walking Track Island before Distance: 5km Distance - The route travels for approx. This is a great walk for kids. The boardwalk heading inland along Sandy Creek. It passes through Grade: Easy to Moderate 90km and is a great alternative to taking crosses over the largest Aboriginal midden in exquisite coastal habitats including pockets of Access: Follow signs off Haycock Road and access via the Princess Highway through the the park. rainforest. Barmouth Beach or Haycock carparks. Distance: 2kms return Sapphire Coast’s regional centre of Bega Distance: 6km loop The Pinnacles loop when travelling between Tilba Tilba and Grade: Easy Grade: Moderate Meander through forest, woodland, heath and a Pambula. All main roads are sealed with Access: Turn east off Bermagui- Tathra Road Access: Follow signs to Bournda. The track moist gully to reach the amazing Pinnacles. great facilities and services at Bermagui, onto Aragunnu Road and follow to the end of commences from Bournda Lagoon carpark. Distance: 1km loop Tathra, Merimbula and Pambula. the road to the carpark. Grade: Easy Access: Follow signs off Haycock Road