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January/February 2020
Bega Cup Carnival 1st & 2nd February 2020
Inside • Art Trail • Collectables Trail • What to See and Do • What's On • Live Music Guide • Markets • Regional Map
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Collectables Trail
BATEMANS BAY MOGO
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Old Wares - Vintage
MORUYA 2
NAROOMA
CENTRAL TILBA COBARGO 3
BERMAGUI
BEGA TATHRA PAMBULA 4
EDEN
1- Milstons Past & Present
3 - Markets On Lamont
Please visit our delightfully different shop full of a wide range of quirky and interesting books, Shire albums, sheet music, vintage postcards, educational toys, puppets, flags, thimbles, costume jewellery, crystals and gemstones and lots more! Ph: 4474 5708 13 Princes Hwy Mogo
A selective collective featuring local artists, creators, collectables and more. With over 45 businesses under one roof, there is sure to be something for everyone. Open 7 days Shop 8 Lamont Street Bermagui
2 - Narooma New & Used
4 - Eden Antiques, Collectables & Old Wares
We buy, sell and trade. Thousands of CDs, DVDs and second hand books. Quality furniture & bedding.Antiques, retro, collectables. Bric-a-brac, local removals. Ph: 4476 1107 122 Wagonga St Narooma
Located at the top of town, Eden Antiques, Collectables & Old Wares showcases a wide variety of antiques, vintage wares & collectables. We also have a great range of locally produced handcrafts in store. We’re open 7 days 9am to 4pm (Aug to April), & 5 days Thurs Mon 10am to 3pm (May to July) You’ll find us at: 209 Imlay St, Eden. Ph: 0408240097 Find us on Facebook
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2 hr Coastal Discovery Cruise This enjoyable coastal cruise takes in the local sights and regularly sees seals, dolphins, seabirds and other marine life.
Includes BBQ Lunch & one beer, wine, soft drink/juice
2 hr Coastal Discovery Cruise 2019 $50 Adults I $30 Child 1 to 16yrs $145 Family (2 adults & 2 children under 16yrs) $20 additional child from the same This enjoyable coastal cruise takes infamily the local sights and regularly sees seals, dolphins, seabirds and other marine life.
BBQ lunch consisting of local beef sausages (GF) & marinated chicken skewers (GF), homemade coleslaw, salad, bread. One Beer, Wine, Softdrink or Juice is also provided. Additional drinks may be purchased onboard. We are happy to cater for vegetarians or any dietary requirements with advance notice.
$50 Adults I $30 Child 1 to 16yrs $145 Family (2 adults & 2 children under 16yrs) $20 additional child from the same family
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Welcome
to the Far South Coast Contents
Antiques & Collectables Trail Coast Map What's On Live Entertainment Art Galleries Trail Markets
Towns
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Eden Pambula Merimbula Bega Tathra Cobargo Bermagui Tilba Narooma Moruya Mogo Batemans Bay
Cover Photo: Merimbula Jazz Festival parade, supplied by Alexandra Peters. Above: PT Hirschfield, supplied by PT Hirschfield
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From The Editor Welcome to the January/February edition of the Far South Coast iMag. As I write in early December, there's a smoke haze in the air from the Currowan fires north of Batemans Bay - our thoughts go out to those affected by fires, and those who are fighting them. Hang in there! There's a huge range of events and things to do happening over summer this year, even though it may be a little dry. Both the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre and NPWS are running holiday programs with activities for kids and families - read more on pages 8 - 9 and page 21. Tathra Wharf to Waves is on again in January - I wonder which well-known athletes and celebrities will tackle the 1200m ocean swim this year? Get the details on page 29. Sapphire Coast Turf Club is holding the Bega Cheese Bega Cup Carnival on February 1st - 2nd, and with a prize pool of $500,000 on offer across the weekend, it's sure to attract entries from rural, regional and metropolitan trainers. Also on at the Turf Club on the same weekend is the inaugural Sapphire Coast Caravan & Lifestyle Expo, showcasing all that the Sapphire Coast has to offer in one spot. To wrap up February, one of my personal favourites, the Cobargo Folk Festival is celebrating its 25th birthday in 2020. With a stellar international, Australian and local line-up, it's going to be a great party. Details are on pages 36 - 37. Read more about other events in our What's On listings on pages 38 - 40. Keep your iMag handy, download it from our website at www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au or from our Facebook page - Far South Coast iMag, and stay safe!
Material in this publication is copyright and may not be published or reproduced in any form without the express permission of the publishers. Circulation 14,000 copies distributed each issue throughout the region as well as major Tourism Information centres in Sydney, Canberra and country NSW. Information supplied by others for this magazine is published in good faith. Whilst every endeavour has been made to ensure absolute accuracy of this information, the Publishers cannot be held responsible for any consequences resulting from omissions or inadvertent errors contained herein.
Printed by Spotpress, 24-26 Lilian Fowler Place, Marrickville, NSW Š Dovewood Pty Ltd 2020. Published by Far South Coast iMag Editors: Paul Callaghan & Melinda Downs Phone: 6494 2185 PO Box 9002 Wyndham 2550 info@farsouthcoastimag.com.au www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au Some photographs courtesy of NSW Tourism.
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Adventure Eden in
Things to See & Do Visit the Eden Killer Whale Museum Go whale & dolphin watching Check out the fishing trawlers at Eden Wharf Get hands on at the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre Visit the Davidson Whaling Station Try sea kayaking on Twofold Bay Take a cruise Hire a fishing charter VISITOR INFORMATION Mitchell Street, Eden Ph: 02 6496 1953
George Bass and Matthew Flinders were the first Europeans to ‘discover’ Twofold Bay in 1798, but the region had been inhabited by members of the Yuin nation for thousands of years, attracted by the rich food resources offered by the sea and surrounding forests. Local Aboriginal people had a strong connection with killer whales, and this included the harvesting of small whales and fish that killer whales herded into the shallows. A permanent shore-based whaling station was first established by the Imlay Brothers in
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the 1830s, and whaling continued for another century. You can experience some of Eden's history and see the skeleton of “Old Tom”, Eden’s famous killer whale, at the Eden Killer Whale Museum. For a real taste of life in the whaling industry you can visit Davidson Whaling Station, the longest operating shore-based whaling station in Australia, located on Kiah Inlet at Twofold Bay. Historic Boydtown is also worth a visit - make sure you drop in to the beautifully restored Seahorse Inn. Today Eden is famous as a destination for whale-watching, with migrations occurring in late autumn and spring. It's a great place to go on a whale-watching cruise, or even spot whales from headlands or beaches. The Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre, located on Main Wharf, has displays of the local marine environment. It's a fantastic place to take children, with touch tanks and all sorts of interesting things. The Discovery Centre also run Rocky Rambles, Snorkel Tours and other activities during school holidays. For the adventurous, The Light to Light Walk is one of Australia's iconic bush walks, taking 3 days to walk from Green Cape Lighthouse in the south to Boyd's Tower in the north.
Cat Balou - 2019 Trip Advisor Hall of Fame winner If you're interested in exploring Twofold Bay in Eden, then Cat Balou Cruises can provide the perfect trip for you and your family. An informative live commentary is provided, whether you're enjoying a half day trip or a shorter cruise, as the experienced crew of Cat Balou navigate around Twofold Bay. Twofold Bay is one of the deepest natural harbours in the world and there’s so much to see, including historic Boyd’s Tower, Edrom Lodge, Seahorse Inn at Boydtown, Quarantine Bay, the woodchip mill and the naval wharf. There is an excellent chance of seeing dolphins, seals and penguins on the cruise so don’t forget your camera. Refreshments are included on all cruises. Cat Balou Cruises have been operating for the past 30 years from the Port of Eden and their visitors' book, plus the awards they have won over the years, testifies to passenger satisfaction. Cat Balou cruises has consistently
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E EN See the highlights unfold as you cruise ON around picturesque Twofold Bay, one of the deepest natural harbours in the world. View historic landmarks including Boyd’s Tower, Seahorse Inn at Boydtown and Edrom Lodge along with the naval wharf, woodchip mill, mussel farms and Quarantine Bay.
attained Trip Advisors Certificate of Excellence and was awarded the 2019 Trip Advisor Hall of Fame. Cat Balou is a 16-metre catamaran with a large inside cabin, a walk around bow and spacious upper deck. Spend a day in Eden and after the cruise, visit the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre and the Eden Killer Whale Museum. Bookings for cruises can be made online at www.catbalou.com.au or call 0427 962 027.
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Twofold Bay Cruise
$45 Adults, $42 Seniors, $25 Children 5-15 yrs, $15 under 5 yrs, $139 Family (2 adults & 3 children)
Cruises depart Main Wharf, Eden BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: PH 0427 962 027 www.catbalou.com.au
There’s so much to see as you cruise around Twofold Bay. Live informative commentary & refreshments included. www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au
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Summer Holiday Program -2020
Phone: 02 6496 1699 Email: admin@sapphirecoastdiscovery.com.au Monday 16 Open 10am – 3pm
Tuesday 17 Open 10am – 3pm
Wednesday 18 Open 10am – 3pm FishFeedingTalk -12pm No booking needed Free with entry
Thursday19 Open 10am – 3pm
Friday 20 Open 10am – 3pm
Saturday 21 Open 10am - 3pm
Monday 23 Dec Open 10am – 3pm UnderseaROV Film 9am-10am: Through the Garden of Eden
Tuesday 24 Dec Cruise Ship in port Centre Opens 9am* & Closes 2pm 9am* - 10am Movie 10am - 2pm Centre UnderseaROV Film 9am-10am: Through the Garden of Eden HappyHoliday’s 10am–12pm Marine Arts & Crafts FishFeedingTalk12pm Free with entry
Wednesday 25 Dec
Thursday 26 Dec
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Friday 27 Dec Open 10am – 3pm UnderseaROV Film 9am-10am: Through the Garden of Eden FishFeedingTalk12pm No booking needed. Free with entry.
Saturday 28 Dec Open 10am – 3pm
Monday 30 Dec Open 10am – 3pm UnderseaROV Film 9am-10am: Through the Garden of Eden
Tuesday 31 Dec Open 10am-3pm
Wednesday 1 Jan
Thursday 2 Jan SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES start
Friday 3 Jan Cruise Ship in port RockpoolDiscovery Tour 9.30am Bookings Essential FishFeedingTalk-12pm No booking needed. Free with entry. SnorkelDiscoveryTour 1245pm RossBay (CSx4Ex) Undersea ROV Film 4pm-5pm: Through the Garden of Eden
Saturday 4 Jan Open 10am – 4pm SnorkelDiscoveryTour TBC – discuss with staff
FishFeedingTalk-12pm No booking needed Free with entry
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SnorkelDiscoveryTour 10am Merimbula B/Ex SnorkelDiscoveryTour 2.30pm Eden B
Monday 6 Jan FishFeedingTalk-12pm No booking needed Free with entry SnorkelDiscoveryTour Merimbula 2.30pm Ex/B UnderseaROV film 4pm-5pm: Through the Garden of Eden
Tuesday 7 Jan SnorkelDiscoveryTour 10am Merimbula Ex/B SP RockpoolDiscover Tour 2pm BookingsEssential
Wednesday 8 Jan SnorkelDiscoveryTour 10am Merimbula B/ Ex OR 10am Eden B FishFeedingTalk-12pm No booking needed Free with entry RockpoolDiscoveryTour 3pm BookingsEssential
Thursday 9 Jan SnorkelDiscoveryTour 11am Merimbula B/ Ex OR 10am Eden B
Friday 10 Jan SnorkelDiscoveryTour 10am Eden B OR 10am Merimbula FishFeedingTalk-12pm No booking needed Free with entry UnderseaROV Film 4pm-5pm: Through the Garden of Eden
Saturday 11 Jan Open 10am – 4pm SnorkelDiscoveryTour TBC – discuss with staff
Monday 13 Jan FishFeedingTalk12pm. No booking needed. Free with entry. SnorkelDiscoveryTour 1pm Eden B/Ex UnderseaROV Film 4pm-5pm: Through the Garden of Eden
Tuesday 14 Jan SnorkelDiscoveryTour 10am Merimbula B/Ex OR 1.30pm Eden B/Ex
Wednesday 15 Jan FishFeedingTalk-12pm No booking needed Free with entry SnorkelDiscoveryTour 10am Merimbula B/Ex OR 130pmEden B/Ex
Thursday 16 Jan SnorkelDiscoveryTour 10am Merimbula 2.30pm Eden
Friday 17 Jan FishFeedingTalk-12pm No booking needed Free with entry SnorkelDiscoveryTour 10am Merimbula Ex 2.30pm Eden B Undersea ROV Film 4pm-5pm: Through the Garden of Eden
Saturday 18 Jan Open 10am – 4pm SnorkelDiscoveryTour TBC – discuss with staff
Monday 20 Jan FishFeedingTalk12pm. No booking needed. Free with entry. SnorkelDiscoveryTour 2.30pm Merimbula Ex/B UnderseaROV Film 4pm-5pm: Through the Garden of Eden
Tuesday 21 Jan SnorkelDiscoveryTour 10am Merimbula Ex/B RockpoolDiscovery Tour 2pm BookingsEssential
Wednesday 22 Jan SnorkelDiscoveryTour 10.30 Merimbula Ex/B FishFeedingtalk12pm No booking needed Free with entry RockpoolDiscovery Tour 3pm BookingsEssential
Thursday 23 Jan Snorkel Discovery Tour 9.30am Eden B OR 1130am Merimbula Ex/B DD
Friday 24 Jan FishFeedingTalk-12pm No booking needed Free with entry SnorkelDiscoveryTour 10am Eden OR 2pm Merimbula DD/B UnderseaROV Film 4pm-5pm: Through the Garden of Eden
Saturday 25 Jan Open 10am – 4pm SnorkelDiscoveryTour TBC – discuss with staff
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Tuesday 28 SnorkelDiscoveryTour 2.30pm Merimbula Ex/B DD
Wednesday 29 FishFeedingTalk-12pm No booking needed Free with entry SnorkelDiscoveryTour 1pm Eden B OR 2.30pm Merimbula Ex/B DD
Thursday 30 SnorkelDiscoveryTour 1.30pm Eden B
Friday 31 FishFeedingTalk-12pm No booking needed. Free with entry. SnorkelDiscoveryTour 2pm Eden B UnderseaROV Film 4pm-5pm: Through the Garden of Eden HOLIDAY PROGRAM FINISH
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Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre Summer School Holiday Program Bookings essential for SNORKEL & ROCK POOL RAMBLES
Phone: 02 6496 1699 Email: admin@sapphirecoastdiscovery.com.au • ROCK POOL RAMBLE: Join a marine guide exploring the amazing diversity of life found on our rock platforms. Required: Covered and/or waterproof shoes (no thongs), suitable sun protection: hat, sunscreen, long sleeves & water. In the interest of keeping our beaches clean, please be aware that the Centre practices a ban on single use plastics including bottles, bags, straws and coffee cups. Please consider your choices when coming along on one of our rock pool rambles. Thank you for joining us in the fight.#noexcuseforsingleuse #BYOCoffeeCup #WarOnWasteAU. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Ages: 4+, Duration: 1hr, Cost: $10 per person. Subject to weather and tides. • FISH FEEDING TALK: Come see the fish enjoy their lunch and hear more about our local species. 12pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday - NO BOOKING NEEDED. Ages: All, Duration: 20min, Cost: No additional cost. • CENTRE VISIT: Join us for some hands-on, interactive exploration where you can TOUCH EVERYTHING, learn cool stuff and have FUN while doing it! NO BOOKING NEEDED Ages: All Duration: as long as you like during our opening hours: 10am – 4pm Monday to Saturday. Cost: $5 child, $10 adult, $20 family, $5 pensioner and other concession. *Family Pass – buy a Family Entry to the Discovery Centre and enjoy entry as often as you like for 12 months. • GUIDED SNORKEL TOURS: Discover our underwater world in a safe and fun environment along the beautiful Sapphire Coast. Cost includes comprehensive instruction plus all gear: mask, snorkel and fins, plus wetsuit* (Wetsuits available in limited sizes).You MUST be able to swim and float. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Maximum of 8/10 people Ages: 6+, Ages 6 to 12yrs MUST be accompanied by an adult. Duration: 1.5 hrs, Cost:$50 Adult/$25 Child (Under18). Equipment may be hired separately for $25 a set (mask, fins and snorkel) plus wetsuit. $50 deposit required. OPENING HOURS Usual Hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm School Holidays: Monday to Saturday 10am – 4pm
Fun for the whole family!
Group bookings available outside of these hours
An exciting hands-on experience full of interesting, thought-provoking marine displays & exhibits sapphirecoastdiscovery.com.au 6496 1699 253 Imlay St, Eden www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au
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HistoricPambula Things to See & Do Enjoy the beautiful historic buildings of Pambula Village Stroll around Panboola's wetlands and amazing revegetation areas, including the Old Racecourse Visit the friendly kangaroos at Pambula Beach Try some oysters at Pambula Lake
The Pambula River floodplain was for thousands of years a source of food and materials for the Thaua people of the Yuin nation. Europeans first explored the region during George Bass's southern voyage of 1797. European settlement began in the 1830s, with the township built on the southern banks of the Pambula River. Severe flooding in the 1860s meant the town had to be re-located to its present site on higher ground. Pambula now has an eclectic mix of businesses, with art galleries, cafĂŠs, restaurants, retailers, pubs, a bakery, deli, organic and bulk food shop and even an old-fashioned milkbar. Pambula Beach has an excellent swimming beach patrolled by the Pambula Surf Life Saving Club, dog friendly beach at Middle Beach and the beautiful Pambula Rivermouth.
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Pambula Lake is the operational base for several local oyster growers. Don't leave without trying some of Broadwater Oyster's delicious freshlyshucked oysters, grown in the clean waters of Pambula Lake.
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Your local liquor specialist
DRIVE RIGHT UP, WALK RIGHT IN! PAMBULA PAMBULA LIQUORSTOP IS MORE THAN JUST A PLACE TO BUY A CASE OF BEER, IT’S YOUR ONE IS STOP PREMIUM BOTTLER MORE THAN LIQUOR SHOP WITH:
PAMBULA’S LITTLE JUST A PLACE TO BUY A CASE OF BEER, IT’S YOUR ONE STOP PREMIUM LIQUOR SHOP WITH: • No parking or traffic hassles DRIVE • No parking or traffic hassles • An extensive range of
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• An extensive range of premium wines & spirits
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• Weekly specials • Weekly specials • Friendly & knowledgeable
• Friendly & knowledgeable customer service • available A delivery service till late is available late is customer service
• A delivery service till
4/13 Toalla St Pambula. Ph:St6495 6335 4/13 Toalla Pambula
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Hand-moulded Organic Sourdoughs Cakes & Pastries Wild Variety of Pies
CAFÉ STYLE EATING Roasted on premises coffee, from ethically sourced farms.
Diverse Range of Gluten-free products 26 Quondola St PAMBULA Ph 6495 6649 Open Mon - Fri 6.30am - 4.30pm Sat 6.30am - 2.00pm 14A Princes Hwy CANN RIVER (next to the supermarket) Ph 6495 6649 Open Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat & Sun 8am-2pm
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BREWERY * BAR * OYSTER BAR WOOD FIRED PIZZAS FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS COCKTAILS, FINE WINES & BAR SNACKS ALL THE TIME LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS & SUNDAYS! 0407 691 640 E: longstockingbrewery@outlook.com 3546 PRINCES HWY PAMBULA NSW OPEN DAILY FROM 11AM
ScenicMerimbula Things to See & Do Eat fish'n'chips on the beach and enjoy the sunset Ride a bike, rollerskate or walk past the airport to Pambula or Pambula Beach Go fishing off the Wharf, beaches or in the Lake Swim in the crystal clear water at Mitchies Jetty or Bar Beach Go dolphin watching with hire boats or fishing charters
VISITOR INFORMATION Beach Street, Merimbula Ph: 02 6495 1129
Merimbula is the tourist hub of the Sapphire Coast with its lakeside restaurants and cafés, great shopping and a vast array of attractions and accommodation choices. Merimbula has a long history of human occupation, with Aboriginal people making the most of the available food resources, leaving behind middens that are visible today. In more recent times, Merimbula was one of several coastal trading ports connecting the
region to the outside world, as the area was relatively isolated with a lack of rail or road access. The Old School Museum on Main St. has information and displays about the town’s early European history. There are several walking tracks that take advantage of the beautiful views around the Lake; from the Wharf to Spencer Park, from the Bridge to Top Lake and around Fishpen. Other things you can do around Merimbula include snorkelling, surfing, cycling, enjoying a scenic flights, ten-pin bowling, family fun parks or experiencing native animals or marine creatures up close. Merimbula is a great place to go shopping, with specialty shops and nationally-known outlets tucked away in arcades and courtyards. There are also plenty of cafés with great coffee. Foodies are spoilt for choice, with a wide range of restaurants, clubs and the Hotel offering a host of different dining experiences, but with fresh local seafood a common theme. Whales migrate past Merimbula from September to November each year, feeding and frolicking in the Bay, making it easy to whale watch from on board a boat or from the beach.
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Dessert Heaven at Merimbula Ice Creamery A trip to Merimbula Ice Creamery is a must for locals and visitors alike; any time of year, no matter the temperature, you'll find something to tempt your taste buds. Choose from more than 50 flavours of Gourmet Ice Creams, Sorbets and Gelateria, delicious house-made waffle cones dipped in rich melted chocolate, Belgium waffles, Pancakes or Crepes topped with Ice Cream, fruit and fresh cream; deciding what to have could take some time! Merimbula Ice Creamery's top-of-the range Italian frozen yogurt machine. makes a delicious frozen treat with a creamy texture and is packed with active cultures, is low in fat and gluten free. It really is a guilt free indulgence, and is a great way to help get your digestive system back in balance. Enjoy a healthy breakfast treat any time of the day with a Fro-Yo muesli combo or
Helen's special house-baked crunchy honey granola topped with fresh fruit. Perhaps a fruit salad with your favourite Froyo flavour or ice cream and fruit? Think fresh fruit, tempered chocolate, hot fudges, oreo's, kitcats, cherry ripe, coconut, m&ms or perhaps a freshly made healthy frozen yogurt smoothie. From the coffee bar there's a range of specialty teas and coffees like an Affogato - a shot glass of espresso and a shot of vanilla syrup to poured over buttermilk Vanilla Icecream - yum! For a great present, Merimbula Ice Creamery stock award-winning handmade Belgian Chocolates from Nina's Sydney. Find more information at www.merimbulaicecreamery.com.au/
Ice Cream Heaven • 50+ FLAVOURS • Active culture
create your own ‘frocombo’ with a twist
• Serious Coffee Bar (organic and house blend) • Gelateria • Belgian Waffles • Pancakes • Crepes • Nina’s fine hand-made Belgian Chocolates • Light Meals
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HYLANDS CORNER PLAZA PHONE: 6495 2311
www.merimbulaicecream.com.au
www.ragingbullsurf.com
JOIN THE RAGE Grab your RBS gear this summer under Macca’s Merimbula or Online
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Merimbula Marina – helping you enjoy your summer No visit to Merimbula is complete without seeing our spectacular coastline from the ocean! Whether it is a Discovery Cruise, Fishing Charter or Whale Watching we have something to suit everyone. Merimbula Marina is a family owned business. Our crew are all passionate about the ocean and the marine environment and enjoy sharing their knowledge with you! Our boats, True Blue and Explorer are both large, stable, comfortable 16 metre powered catamarans. They have ladies and gents toilets on board, indoor cabins and plenty of outdoor seating and viewing areas. Perfect for fishing or enjoying the sights of the local area! Over the summer months we operate daily fishing charters and our 2hr Coastal Discovery Tour, with BBQ meal and drinks,
departs at either lunch or sunset, depending upon the tides. If you are not the ocean going type then hire one of our Self Drive Hire Boats and explore the Merimbula Lake. To make a booking come and see us at the end of the Public Jetty in Market Street, Merimbula. Bookings can also be made by phoning (02) 6495 1686 or book online at www.merimbulamarina.com
...something for everyone
dining • cafe • functions • sports and gaming • bar bottleshop • entertainment • live shows • raffles Member draws free wi-fi • free parking
Find out at www.merimbularsl.com.au or join us on facebook and twitter to keep up to date
52-54 Main Street, Merimbula
T (02) 6495 1502
Pay by points... ask us how
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Have tons of fun at Merimbula's Top Fun Looking for something fun to do with the kids, or the young at heart? Top Fun in Merimbula is the perfect venue for kids and adults alike, especially if you need a break from the sun, wind or rain. There are lots of things to try, including Ten Pin bowling, the Zone 3 Laser game, an 18-hole Mini Golf course and more than 40 video and skill-based games. In fact, you’ll probably need a whole day to experience it all ! For those who enjoy Ten Pin Bowling but need a bit of extra help, there are special aids available (bumpers, ramps and special balls) so that everyone can join in and have fun. Challenge yourself at Moonlight bowls - play a game under ultra violet lights just for fun (Friday and Saturday nights only). For an adrenalin pumping experience try the Zone 3 laser game, where you can test your skills and courage in the ultraviolet, smoke filled maze whilst de-energising your opponents. There are video and skills-based games too,
and tickets can be won with many of the amusements, which can then be used to redeem prizes at the Kiosk. The 18-hole Mini golf course has been designed to provide maximum fun for all ages, and there’s a long-standing record just waiting to be broken! Top Fun is a fantastic venue for birthday parties, with two spectacular Party Packs catering for all budgets and all ages. There’s a great selection of activities to keep everyone busy, with excitement and fun the top priority. Food from the kiosk is included in every party pack, and Top Fun have helium balloons for sale as well. Admission and parking are free, and snacks and coffee are available. Open 7 days from 10am, Top Fun is located at the top of the town at 99 Main St. Merimbula. Phone 6495 3091, find them on Facebook at Merimbula Top Fun or visit the website at: www.topfun.com.au
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99 Main Street Merimbula 02 6495 3091
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General Car Servicing Mechanical Repairs Rego Inspections Log Book Services 4WD Services 4WD Upgrades Brake Services Tyre Fitting & Balancing Wheel Alignment Puncture Repairs
7 Toallo St Pambula Ph: 6495 6854
Online booking available at ardysauto.com.au Ardys Automotive Services
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Visit Merimbula’s iconic Wharf Restaurant & Aquarium open daily at 10am. Choose from our lunch menu, seasonal a-la-carte menu or enjoy coffee & cake while taking in the spectacular 180⁰ views.
The Aquarium features a large variety of local & tropical marine life. Fish Feeding always produces lots of action 11.30am Mon, Wed, Fri; and Mon to Fri during school holidays.
Lake St, Merimbula - Open 10am to 4pm daily NEW Location - 42 Market Street, Merimbula NSW 2548 - (02) 6495 3303
Phone: 6495 4446
www.merimbulawharf.com.au
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Newbies and experts fish with Reel Affair Fishing Charters Reel Affair Fishing Charters are based in Merimbula where there's easy access to many inshore reef systems, and the Continental Shelf is 20 nautical miles off the coastline, making it a great place to operate from. Reel Affair Fishing Charters Merimbula offers reef fishing, deep sea fishing, kingfish charters and game fishing on a private or share charter basis. Reel Affair is a purpose-built 38-foot fly bridge cruiser with twin caterpillar diesel engines. It is surveyed to carry 12 passengers up to 30 nautical miles offshore, and is fitted with the latest electronics and fish finding equipment. To provide the best fishing experience, Reel Affair has stable fishing platforms, an electric toilet, shower, television, stereo CD, full galley, easy walk-around deck and fly bridge for great top-deck viewing. Skipper Phil Mitchell has over 12 years experience in the job, and is keen to pass on his vast knowledge to fisherman of all levels and experience. Phil is more than happy to tailor a package to suit your group’s interests and needs.
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Reel Affair caters for singles, social groups, family groups, corporate groups, first-timers and experts, and supply all tackle, quality rods and reels, lures, bait and clean and pack all catches. Please note a NSW fishing licence is not required while fishing on board Reel Affair. Complimentary morning tea is provided, with catering options also available for private charters and packages. All charters depart from the main public wharf in Market Street Merimbula opposite the Lakeview Hotel). reelaffair.com.au Freecall 1800 233 247
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NPWS DISCOVERY PROGRAM History trail - Historic Lighthouse & The Story of the Ly-ee Moon 10% DISCOUNT when booking both Grading: Easy. Discover unique architecture, breathtaking views and amazing stories of survival on a guided tour with a National Park Discovery Ranger. How did the Lighthouse keepers live on this remote stretch of coast with their families? Explore days gone by, climb the stairs of the light station for panoramic views and keep an eye out for sea eagles, seals and whales (seasonal). Bring along lunch and linger a while longer. Thursday 2nd, 9th,16th, 23rd January, 11am - 12:30pm at Green Cape car park, Ben Boyd NP. Cost: $20 per adult, $15 per child or $60 per family (2 adults, 2 kids). Whalers & Orcas Grading: Easy Join us for a colourful tour and find out about “Old Tom” and the lives of whalers in the last century. Over two generations the Davidson Family worked with local Aboriginal people and killer whales at this historic whaling station on the shores of the picturesque Kiah inlet. Thursday 2nd, 9th,16th, 23rd January, 2 - 3.30pm at Davidson Whaling Station car par. Cost: $20/adult, $15/child or $60/family (2 adults, 2 kids, light refreshments included). Water Play Neptune’s Necklace & Soldier Crabs (kids) Grading: Easy. At low tide we take a closer look at the small creatures that live around the mangroves. You'll be mad about mangroves after you've discovered their hidden treasures. Thursday 9th January, 3.30 5pm. Meet at start of Boardwalk, Merimbula. Cost: $15/child Paddle with Paddle weed Grading: Easy (just for kids) Take a walk amongst the paddle weed and look for creatures such as moon snails, sea hares, slugs, bubble shells and sand living fish. Why do these creatures live here? Find out more from our Marine Guide. Feet can get wet. Please wear enclosed footwear and bring a sense of adventure. Thursday 23rd January, 2.30 - 4pm. Spencer Park, Merimbula. Cost: $15 per child Rockpool Ramble Grading: Easy (just for kids) Rockpools are a fascinating area to explore where the land meets the sea. Crabs scuttle, shorebirds forage and anemones and sea stars sparkle like jewels in the shimmering pools. Wednesday 8th January Pambula Beach, Wednesday 22nd January, 2 - 3.30pm. Merimbula Wharf. Cost: $15 per child Bournda By Water Grading: Easy This is an easy, fun, enjoyable paddle along the beautiful Bournda Lagoon. Black swans, egrets and the occasional sea eagle join us on our journey. Learn about Eels and how they travel down here to breed in the lagoon system. Wednesday 8th, 15th, 22nd January, 10am –12pm. Meet at Bournda Lagoon car park. Cost: $35 per person Wednesday Meanderers - Rainforest and Dragons. Grading: Medium Meet your Ranger for this beautiful 6km walk along beach and through forest. A section of temperate rainforest, the elusive South East Water Dragon, the famous Bournda Lagoon and Bournda Island lookouts are highlights of this walk. Bring along a snack and water. Wednesday 8th, 15th January, 1pm - 4pm. Meet at Bournda Lagoon car park. Cost: $20/person, family of 4 $60. Up and Down the Postman’s Track Tag along 4WD Tour Follow in the footsteps of the postman and the cattlemen who travelled these rugged tracks. Stop at beautiful swimming holes, take a walk at Six Mile Creek, have lunch at Alexander’s Hut whilst taking in the tranquility of the beautiful South East Forests National Park. Wednesday 15th January, 10am–2pm at South East Forest NP. Cost: $55/vehicle up to 4 people. Bookings are essential for all tours and are required by midday of the business day prior to the activity. For more information or to book call (02) 6495 5000 or visit nswparks.info/tours. All tours must be paid for at time of booking. An additional park entry fee applies to some NPs and reserves when you access the park by vehicle. All guided tours and events are graded Easy, Medium or Hard. Find an activity’s grading when booking. Conditions for all activities: For your wellbeing and safety, please discuss any relevant medical conditions when you book and with your guide before the activity begins. All children must be accompanied by an adult. www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au
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This year Candelo is celebrating its 133rd Annual Country Show. The Showground is situated on the Bega - Candelo Road in a beautiful little haven where time seems to have stood still. All the traditional country events are on including showjumping, woodchop and poultry, beef and dairy cattle judging, riding and breed classes and novelty events. The exhibition hall will be crammed with entries from quilts to flower arrangements, home brews to handicrafts. Demonstrations from 10am include sheep shearing, photography and floral arranging. The Kids Kastle incorporates face painting, a jumping castle, model painting and animal petting area, loads of games and lots of prizes. One of the highlights this year is the Australian Rolls Royce Owners Club who will display a large number of these magnificent vehicles. Lucky families could even get to ride in one. Visit the cartoon lady and let her create your own picture, try the speed ball competition or the challenging treasure hunt. Stick around for the dog jump and enjoy great live music. Entry fee $25 family pass, $12 adult. Kids Kastle $10 for all day pass Candelo Show - it's a great day out that won't damage the wallet! www.candeloshow.org.au
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FamousBega Things to See & Do Visit the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre Check out the art galleries Step back in time at the Bega Pioneer Museum Wander along the walking/cycling track near the Bega River Source locally grown produce at the Farmers Market or shops VISITOR INFORMATION At Bega Cheese Heritage Centre, Lagoon Street, Bega Ph: 02 6491 7645
Bega is the business heart of the Bega Valley, and a place of natural beauty, surrounded by lush pastures and the forested escarpment. In the language of local Aboriginal people, members of the Yuin nation, Bega is said to mean “large camping ground”. It would have been a place of great abundance, with an underground lake feeding a series of wetlands. The dairy industry has always played a major part in the Bega economy, and this is still the case today, with the Bega Cheese Co-op one of Australia’s leading manufacturers of dairy
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products. A visit to the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre is a must for all visitors to the region; it has a wonderful display of cheese and butter-making equipment from the 1900s and provides an insight into how early farmers lived, worked and transported their products. Bega has a thriving arts community with its own Regional Gallery which hosts several major exhibitions each year, as well as the artist-run Spiral Gallery. Take a stroll around the fantastic walking track that goes all the way from the sporting fields near the Bridge over to the Bega River. The track then continues around the Old Racecourse.
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Bega Cheese Bega Cup Carnival - local racing at its best Get together with friends and family for a great weekend of racing at the Bega Cheese Bega Cup Carnival on 1st - 2nd February. With 15 races and $500,000 in prize money on offer over the weekend, the Bega Cheese Bega Cup Carnival takes local racing to the next level. The card for Saturday 1st has seven races run over a range of distances, and is proudly sponsored by George Grant Memorial Race, Eve O’Brien Properties, Wilton Logging, Sapphire Plaster and USG Boral. On Saturday night, the Sapphire Coast Turf Club is presenting the Bega Cup Calcutta at Club Sapphire. Tickets are $10 each and will be available from Club Sapphire’s Cashier’s Office closer to the date. The draw for the Calcutta commences at 8pm and free snacks provided. Please note this is an 18+ event. Check out the Turf Club's website to find out how a Calcutta works. The feature event on Sunday is the Bega Cheese Bega Cup, with a massive prize pool of $80,000. Run over 1600m, the Bega Cheese
Bega Cup will be hotly contested. Sundays race card is proudly sponsored by Bega Cheese, ILG, Bega Bobcats, Bega Betta Electrical, Power FM and 2EC, Walcott Exploration Services and Tanja Park Stud. Sunday also features Fashions on the Field another hotly contested event. Gates open at midday both days - tickets are $15 and kids under 18 are free. Free buses will get you to and from the track on Saturday and Sunday - check the website closer to the date for times and locations of pick ups. www.sapphirecoastturfclub.com.au
Sapphire Coast Caravan and Lifestyle Expo Sapphire Coast Turf Club. February 1st - 2nd
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StunningTathra Things to See & Do Get up close to birds at On The Perch's walk-through aviaries Try mountain biking on the trails around Tathra Check out all the cafes and restaurants in town Enjoy a walk or bike ride from Tathra to the Bega River at Mogareeka
With beautiful beaches, estuaries and National Parks all close by, Tathra is an ideal holiday destination for both families and couples. Tathra’s famous historic Wharf, classified by the National Trust as the only remaining steamer wharf on the Australian coastline, is a popular spot for fishing. Built in 1862, the Wharf was built from funds donated by farmers and the Illawarra Steam Navigation Company and operated until 1952. Today, the Wharf is a favourite fishing spot for visitors and locals alike. Bushwalking, kayaking, mountain-biking, snorkeling and surfing are all popular around Tathra. There are lots of things for the kids to do, with a fantastic skatebowl suitable for skateboards, bikes and scooters, and a great playground
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located near the Tathra Surf Lifesaving Club. An easy 3km walking and cycling track runs from Tathra to the mouth of the Bega River at Mogareeka, with other walks around town as well. There are plenty of National Parks within easy driving range of Tathra. Bournda NP is 15mins south toward Tura Beach, the Mimosa Rocks NP hugs the coast north towards Bermagui and Biamanga NP is north-west of Tathra between the Princes Highway and the coast. Direct access to the ocean is available at Kianinny Bay (also good for swimming), and the boat ramp at Mogareeka provides an easy launch into the Bega River estuary. Tathra also has great places to eat, with gourmet delis, cafĂŠs and restaurants. Tathra Beach Tapas is located right on the sand next to the Surf Club, and features local produce and seafood, great coffee, cake, snacks and is fully licensed. The Tathra Beach Country Club's Golden Sands Chinese restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Wednesday to Sunday. On The Perch Bird Park at Kalaru is short drive from Tathra, and is an experience you won't want to miss. You can enjoy a great coffee at the Brood Cafe at the bird park in very peaceful surroundings listening to the birds, and there's no park entry payable if you are visiting the cafe only.
Ride, swim and run at Tathra Wharf to Waves weekend Ocean swim fans and lovers of mountain bike tracks won’t be disappointed by visiting Tathra on the third weekend of January for the annual Tathra Wharf to Waves Weekend. The series of ocean swims on Sunday January 19th is in its 19th year, and is considered the highlight of what is always an action-packed weekend on the Far South Coast of NSW. On Saturday, January 18th, there’s the Tathra Beachside 2km fun run on Tathra Beach, while mountain bike enthusiasts will also be in action with a 23km ‘Bega to the Beach’ ride from Bega across Dr George Mountain to Tathra. Experienced triathletes or anyone who wants to give it a shot can sign up for all three activities, but in previous years it's the swim that's the attraction. Sunday is the big day for all the family, with visitors and locals invited to enter one of a
series of 600m swims according to their age bracket (eight classes for age 10 and up) or the 1200m Bega Betta Home Living 'Splash for Cash' open race (from age 12 and up) which offers a $500 cash prize for the first male and first female onto the beach and an artwork by a local artist. Lots of prizes for places in the 600m series swims and major random draw prizes over the weekend including holiday packages in Tathra and up in the Snowy Mountains, a Raw Surfboard and a fantastic Mountain Bike. All the swims start from the historic Tathra Wharf, a remnant of the days when steamers carried goods and passengers along the coast. In use from 1862 - 1952, it was restored by the National Trust and local residents. Entrants may find themselves lining up with seasoned ocean swimmers, AFL footballers and Commonwealth Games medallists, with competitors coming from around Australia on a regular basis. ENTER ON-LINE NOW. Visit www.tathrawharf2waves.com.au
Don't Miss the 2020 Tathra Wharf To Waves Weekend Saturday 18th January
Tathra Beachside 2km Tathra Beach Fun Run Tathra Beach and Bike 23km Bega to Tathra Mountain Bike Ride
Sunday 19th January
Tathra Wharf to Waves Swims Series of 600m Age Ocean Swims Bega Betta Home Living ‘Splash for Cash’ Open Swim Great prizes, fabulous community atmosphere over the whole weekend. All proceeds go to our local community.
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Get up close to wildlife at On The Perch Bird Park On the Perch Bird Park is a ‘must see’ wildlife experience on the NSW Sapphire Coast that opened in 2015. With more than 110 species from Australia and around the world, it is one of the largest collections of birds within Australia that is an accessible experience for all right here on the Sapphire Coast. Our up-close and personal experiences allow you to interact with unique wildlife like you’ve
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never done before, including the endangered Southern Cassowary. Don’t forget our Special Meet the Keeper talks this January school holidays! They are at 11am, 1pm and 2pm. We are open from every day except Wednesday from 10am - 3pm but please check our website or Facebook page for updated information, as trading hours may vary due to public holidays or adverse weather conditions.
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1st race at 12pm - 7 races in total with a chance to buy a pig each race Each winner receives half the pool
Loads of kids’ activities Dog Jumping – with amazing feats Market day, music, fun things to do, cafés, food and bar Entry - $10 per person, children free A LIONS Club Event Supported by our major sponsor Big 4 Tathra Beach and Tathra Sunshine Club Boardriders
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Intriguing Cobargo Things to See & Do Follow the Cobargo Village Historic Walk and listen to the Audio Tour Say hello to the friendly gnomes Explore nearby Wadbilliga National Park
Cobargo is located half an hour north of Bega, in the midst of lush, green pastures rolling away to forested mountains. The village was established with a Post Office, general store, school, hotel, church and blacksmith during the 1870s around the butter and cheese-making industries. In the 1860s, Cobargo was known as Wattletown, as bark stripped from local wattle trees was shipped to Sydney and Melbourne to be used in the tanning industry. This industry only ceased in 1964. Cobargo was also known as The Junction because of the junction of the Narira and Bredbatoura Creeks in the middle of the town. A Butter Factory and Co-op were established in 1901 and continued production, except for a short break due to fire, until 1980, when it closed because of changes in bulk milk production.
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The town was large enough from the 1890s onwards to support a newspaper, ‘The Cobargo Watch’.
Today the picturesque historic village of Cobargo is more than a working village; it's a creative, vibrant place that reflects the diverse, talented locals. Cobargo's Laneway Markets are an initiative of Cobargo Creators and happen every Saturday from 9am till 1pm. Enjoy the friendly Cobargo vibe whilst browsing fresh produce, seedlings, herbs, local crafts, craft supplies and other locally made goodies. There’s also trashy treasures and treasured trash for the bargain hunters and the odd busker to entertain. On the 1st Saturday of the month there is also a car boot sale held in conjunction with the market. Cobargo still has its old favourites like the unique Bangles Pottery shop, where the owner throws pots in the front window, and South Coast Leather, where the scent of leather wafts from the door. Sally Wilson Art sells fine art, individually-crafted bracelets as well as whimsical merchandise like cards, mugs, tea towels, hand-made bags and more.
Home & Garage Giftware One of Cobargo's newer retailers, Home & Garage Giftware is one of those shops that really does have something for just about everyone. You'll find an amazing range of vintage inspired automobilia, with signs featuring everything from 1940s tractors to 1970s Holdens. There's also lots of clocks, plaques, mugs, drink coolers, key rings, magnets, coasters and other giftware. If homewares are more your thing, Home & Garage Giftware features vintage, nature and animal themed cushions, tea towels, artwork, bags, signage, clocks, mugs magnets, coasters and beautiful greeting cards. Business owner Jennifer Main is also a photographer and has a photography studio in the shop. Jennifer takes wonderful portraits
of families, pets, landscapes and more. See her images at Jennifer Main Photography www.jmphotography.online. Please note bookings are required for photography sessions. Home & Garage Giftware carries natural body products and eco-friendly alternatives like handmade soap, balms, body butters, candles and reusable alternatives to plastic items. Jennifer prints most of her products herself, and has local linocut art and other handmade creations. If you can't find something you like, you're not looking hard enough! Home & Garage Giftware Shop 60, Princes Hwy, Cobargo www.homeandgaragegiftware.com.au
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Twenty-five years old and stronger than ever When the first Cobargo Folk Festival was held in late February 1996, the village that hosted it had a population of just over 300. It had a total of 15 acts and attracted hundreds of visitors to the picturesque village. Total ticket revenue was just over $10,000. At the end of next February (Feb 28 - Mar1) the 25th Cobargo Folk Festival, now held at the Cobargo Showground, will attract thousands of visitors to see over 80 acts (including the youth and dance program) and will inject over $1.5 million into the local economy. The steady growth of the Festival over the years is a tribute to the vision of the founders and the community spirit of the people of Cobargo and surrounding villages who have kept the festival a volunteer event, and to the wider folk community who continue to support it. When it comes to value for money, it’s hard to go past a festival like Cobargo that benefits from being close to other bigger festivals, like Port Fairy and Blue Mountains, in attracting international acts who are here for the March/ April festival season. While delivering a high quality program, it strives to keep ticket and camping prices low and provide great camping facilities, accessible venues and a family friendly atmosphere. Add in the great beaches and local tourist attractions and it’s a great package deal for those who want a spend a few extra days in this beautiful part of the Far South Coast of NSW. The program for 2020 is one of the best seen at the Festival. If you haven’t been before and don’t recognise any of the names, be assured that they are all high quality acts that will entertain you, no matter what your taste in music is. Internationals included Eleanor McEvoy, Ye Vagabonds, Susan O’Neill and Maggie Carty from Ireland,French Canadian band ETE, Startijenn from Brittany, Will Kimbrough and the Small Glories from the US, The Jellyman’s Right: The well-received Skerryvore performing at the 2019 Cobargo Folk Festival. Photo: Ben Marden
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Daughter from Scotland and Māmā Mihirangi & the Māreikura from New Zealand. Joining them from Australia are the likes of Ruth Hazleton and her band with the Daisywheel Project, Luke Plumb and Kate Burke, Martin Pearson, Doc and the Delegates, Shortis and Simpson, Michael Waugh, Marcia Howard, Jan “Yarn” Wositsky, Bruce Mathiske and many, many more. Special mention should be made of Bega Valley local musical hero, Damon Davies, who was part of the organising team and played at the first festival and who will be playing this year with fantastic local band, Jackson State. “Folk Festivals nowadays cater for a wide range of musical tastes and age groups but at the heart of the music is a story – if a song tells a story then it’s folk music,” said Festival Director, Zena Armstrong. “With the retirement of our Festival Program Manager, Dave Crowden, we’ve taken a more collective approach to choosing and programming the acts for next year, drawing on the diverse musical knowledge in our organising team,” she said. “The hardest thing is having to look through over 400 applications and make the hard decisions as we only have around 40 spots on the main programme.” Early bird tickets are now on sale at www.cobargofolkfestival.com - check the website for the closing date of early bird tickets. You won’t find better value for money at any festival in the country, so come and join us in celebrating 25 years of Keeping the Heart in Folk. www.cobargofolkfestival.com
brating Cele
Keeping the Heart in F lk
OUR 2020 LINEUP: Eleanor McEvoy (Ire) ❤ Startijenn (France) ❤ Māmā Mihirangi & the Māreikura (NZ) Ami Williamson ❤ Ruth Hazleton & Daisywheel ❤ Ye Vagabonds (Ire) The Small Glories (USA) ❤ Marcia Howard ❤ Will Kimbrough (USA) ❤ Bruce Mathiske The Jellymanʼs Daughter (Scot) ❤ Susan OʼNeill (Ire) ❤ Khristian Mizzi ❤ Jenny Biddle Enda Kenny & Dave O'Neill ❤ É.T.É. (Can) ❤ Gina Williams & Guy Ghouse ❤ Skorba Warren Foster ❤ Bob McInnes & Jane Ellis ❤ Gulaga Dancers ❤ Luke Plumb & Kate Burke Martin Pearson ❤ Maggie Carty Band (Ire) ❤ Jan ʻYarnʼ Wositzky ❤ Shortis & Simpson Kerryn Fields ❤ Jackson State ❤ Narrownecks ❤ Funks of Fusion ❤ The Water Runners Sam Martin & the Sundowners ❤ We Mavericks ❤ Michael Waugh ❤ Nigel Wearne Ron “Callo” Callaghan ❤ Doc & the Delegates ❤ Mike Martin & the Strelley Project Brothers on Fire ❤ Burnt Roast Band ❤ Bush Traditions Sessions ❤ Canberra Shanty Club CJ Shaw ❤ Cobargo 25th Birthday Bush Band ❤ Dingo's Breakfast ❤ Felicity Dowd Fran Robertson ❤ Ivy Lucille ❤ Lillian McVeity ❤ Maypole with Molly ❤ Mica Lynnah O'Neill's Folly ❤ Passionate Fools & The Executives ❤ Pitts Family Circus ❤ Robyn Sykes Session Experience ❤ Set In Their Ways ❤ Stonewave Taiko ❤ Stonybroke Suzette Herft ❤ The Sweet Valentinos ❤ Tartan Tempos
For further information, see our website.
SESSIONS | WORKSHOPS | DANCE PROGRAM | CHOIRS | THE CROSSING YOUTH STAGE | KIDS FESTIVAL COMEDY | INDIGENOUS PROGRAM | SPOKEN WORD | ON SITE CAMPING, FOOD, BAR AND MARKET STALLS
28 Feb - 1 Mar 2020 Cobargo Showground
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FEATURED EVENTS: Tathra Wharf to Waves 18th - 19th January
What's On
January/February
Bega Cheese Bega Cup Carnival 1st - 2nd February
Sapphire Coast Caravan & Lifestyle Expo 1st - 2nd February
Cobargo Folk Festival 28th February - 1st March
SAPPHIRE COAST MARINE DISCOVERY CENTRE SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM 27th December - 25th January, Eden Wharf If you're looking for fun and educational things to do this summer, you can't go past the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre's (SCMDC) holiday program. There's a range of activities to try, with everything from a fish feeding talk and underwater movies to snorkel and rockpool discovery tours, and It's not just for kids! Spend the day at the Centre for some hands-on, interactive exploration where you can TOUCH EVERYTHING, learn and have FUN while doing it!
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Bookings are essential for snorkel/rockpool discovery tours and the underwater documentary 'Through the Garden of Eden’. Buy an annual season pass for the Centre and you can visit as many times as you like within 12 months, and receive a 10% discount from the Discovery Centre's shop. Details on pages 8 and 9, on Facebook at Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre or www.sapphirecoastdiscovery. com.au
TATHRA LIONS PIG RACES 29th December, Tathra Beach Country Club Horse racing isn't the only event to dress up for - punters can wear their best to the Tathra Lions Club Pig Races! There are 7 races in total, with the first race run at 12pm (gates open at 11am). Everyone has a chance to buy a pig in each race, and the winner receives half the pool!. Dog Jumping is another favourite with everyone; these canine athletes perform truly amazing feats. There are lots of kids’ activities as well as a Market day, music, cafés, food and bar. Entry $10pp, children free. Details on page 31 or Facebook - Tathra Big 4 Pig Day Out
NPWS DISCOVERY PROGRAM 2nd - 23rd January, various locations This year's Discovery Program has tried and true favourites and some new activities to try. Held at various locations around the Bega Valley, Discovery Program activities are a fantastic way to learn about our precious environment and have fun at the same time. This year's list of activities includes favourites like kayaking on Bourda Lagoon and a 4wd Tag along Tour up and down the Postman's Track in the SE Forests National Park. Lovers of wind-swept headlands and a bit of history will love the History Trail - it features the historic Green Cape Light Station and the beautifully restored Davidson Whaling Station. Learn about the southernmost and second tallest lighthouse in NSW, its unique architecture, breathtaking views and amazing stories of survival on a guided tour with a NP Discovery Ranger. Take lunch along, linger a while then head to Davison's Whaling Station and learn about “Old Tom” and the lives of whalers in the last century. See page 21 for details.
MONTREAL GOLDFIELDS KIDS DAYS 2nd and 9th January, Montreal Goldfield, Bermagui This January, Montreal Goldfield's Discovery Days are offering something to stir the imagination of kids living on or visiting the Far South Coast. From 10am - 12pm, children can discover what life was like on the goldfield in the 1880s. Children will have the chance to play dress ups goldfield style, wander through the goldfield to visit the old shafts and pan for gold. Toys of the era will be on hand to play with, and children can have a go at making their own. Children who have been to a Kids Day before will be excited to learn there are new activities planned. It's a fun day for all, young or old. $5 per person, children must be accompanied by an adult. Head to page 44 for more info. www.montrealgoldfield.org.au
thousands of dollars for these and other great organisations. Tathra Wharf to Waves is still a volunteer run event, and all funds raised are put back into Tathra’s community groups including the Tathra Surf Club, Tathra Pre School, Tathra Primary School and the Tathra Rural Fire Service The event grows bigger every year, but the core events remain the same. The first event on Saturday is the Tathra Beachside 2km Tathra Beach Fun Run, followed by the Tathra Beach and Bike 23km Bega to Tathra Mountain Bike Ride. Sunday sees participants take to the water for the Tathra Wharf to Waves Swims. First up is the series of 600m Ocean Swims, with age groups ranging from 10 - 13yo to 70+. The big event of the day is the Bega Betta Home Living ‘Splash for Cash’ Open Swim over 1200m for those aged 12 and over. This race has attracted everyone from elite athletes and footy players to local ocean swimmers. It's a fabulous community atmosphere over the whole weekend. Details on page 29. To enter or find details, visit www.tathrawharf2waves.com.au
TATHRA WHARF TO WAVES 18th - 19th January, Tathra This fantastic community fundraiser started in 2002 to support the Tathra Surf Club and the Tathra Preschool, and since then has raised www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au
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CANDELO COUNTRY SHOW 19th January, Candelo Showground Candelo's great little show is back - for the 133rd time! Visitors from the city , especially children, will love the Candelo Country Show - there's lots of new and memorable experiences to be had. The Show has all the perennial favourites - beef and dairy cattle, horses and ponies, wood-chopping, flowers and handicrafts and dog jumping. Something you might not expect to see is a bunch of Rolls Royces. Yep, in 2020 the Australian Rolls Royce Owners Club are dropping in to the Show, providing a rare opportunity for the public to see these beautiful vehicles in all their glory. Demonstrations like sheep shearing, photography and floral arranging start at 10am. There's a special area for children - The Kids Kastle. Activities include face painting, a jumping castle and model painting. Mostly importantly for the little ones, there's an animal petting area. Candelo Country Show is a great day out that doesn't cost the earth. Read more on page 26 or visit www.candeloshow.org.au
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BEGA CHEESE BEGA CUP CARNIVAL 1st - 2nd February, Sapphire Coast Turf Club, Kalaru With a whole weekend of racing, the Bega Cheese Bega Cup Carnival is a must for racing fans. The program has 15 races scheduled over the two days, and $500,000 in prize money up for grabs. There are seven races on the card for Saturday, and on Saturday night the Sapphire Coast Turf Club is presenting the Bega Cup Calcutta at Club Sapphire. (Please note this is an 18+ event). Sunday's the big day, with the $80,000 Bega Cheese Bega Cup the feature race. Add in Fashions on the Field, free buses to and from the course and a licensed bar for a great day out. See pages 24 - 25 or go to sapphirecoastturfclub.com.au
COBARGO FOLK FESTIVAL 28th February - 1st March Cobargo Showground Over its 25 year history, the Cobargo Folk Festival has grown from humble beginnings with 15 acts and hundreds of visitors into an event that injects $1.5m into the local economy. The Festival now spreads across multiple venues at the Cobargo Showgrounds and will this year feature more than 80 acts and attract thousands of people. Despite this extraordinary growth, the Festival has an incredibly warm, welcoming vibe. Overseas acts in 2020 include Eleanor McEvoy, Ye Vagabonds, Susan O’Neill and Maggie Carty from Ireland,French Canadian band ETE, Startijenn from Brittany, Will Kimbrough and the Small Glories from the US, The Jellyman’s Daughter from Scotland and Māmā Mihirangi & the Māreikura from New Zealand. A strong local contingent sees SAPPHIRE COAST CARAVAN Ruth Hazleton and her band & LIFESTYLE EXPO with the Daisywheel Project, Luke Plumb and Kate Burke, 1st - 2nd February, Martin Pearson, Doc and the Sapphire Coast Turf Club, Delegates, Shortis and Simpson, Kalaru Michael Waugh, Marcia Howard, The inaugural Sapphire Coast Jan “Yarn” Wositsky, Bruce Caravan and Lifestyle Expo Mathiske and many, many showcases all that the Sapphire more. Coast has to offer in the one Check out pages 36 - 37 for spot! more information or go to Proudly supported by WIN www.cobargofolkfestival.com Television, the Expo opens at Below: Vendulka. Image: Ben Marden 9am both days. Check the Facebook page Sapphire Coast Caravan & Lifestyle Expo for update, or check the website at sapphirecoastturfclub.com.au/
Live Entertainment January/February Longstocking Brewery Phone 0407 691 640 January Fri 3rd: Andrew Wortes, 6 - 9pm Sat 4th Andy, Ken + Dave, 6 - 9pm Sun 5th Red Heart Blue, 2 - 5pm Fri 10th The Figmentz Sun 12th Wayne Trezise + Royce, 2 - 5pm Fri 17th Tessa Devine, 6 - 9pm Sun 19th Roddy Reason, 2 - 5pm Fri 24th Contact the Brewery for details Sun 26th Contact the Brewery for details Fri 31st Dave Nolan, 6 - 9pm February Sun 2nd Garry Carson Jones, 2 - 5pm Fri 7th The Awesome 6 - 9pm Sun 9th Contact the Brewery for details Fri 14th Contact the Brewery for details Sun 16th Contact the Brewery for details Fri 21st Vendulka, 6 - 9pm Sun 23rd Vendulka, 2 - 5pm Fri 28th Garry Carson Jones + Shane, 6 - 9pm Merimbula RSL Phone 6495 1502 January Wed 1st Klaus Tietz Thu 2nd Mike Horneman Fri 3rd Roxygen Sat 4th Soul Stories Sun 5th Dale Huddleston Fri 10th Totum Sat 11th Steve N Adam Fri 17th Oscar Litchfield Sat 18th Once Bitten Fri 24th Chris Mcgrath Sat 25th Country Connections
February Sat 1st Sat 8th Sat 15th Sat 2nd Sat 29th
Dust And Echo's DJ Grey Mojo Chris Mcgrath Once Bitten
Bermagui Country Club Ph 6493 4340 November/December January Fri 3rd Mark Dabin Fri 10th The Surge Fri 17th Michael Horneman Fri 24th Jay Podger Fri 31st George Schwitzer February Fri 7th Chris McGrath Fri 14th Klaus Tietz Fri 21st Candy McVeity Fri 28th Wayne Trezise Camel Rock Brewery Phone 6493 3225 December Tue 31st Maggie McKinney and Boys for NYE January Sat 4th Andrew Swift & Gretta Ziller, 7 - 9pm Sun 5th Oscar Litchfield, 1 - 4pm Fri 10th Andrew Wortes, 4 - 6pm Sun 12th Lily & the Drum, 1 - 4pm Sun 19th Joe Driscoll February Live music every Sunday from 1pm - 4pm, contact Brewery for details
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TranquilBermagui Things to See & Do Dip a toe in the famous Blue Pool, Bermagui's natural rock pool Wander through the Fishermens Wharf complex Sample the delights on offer at the restaurants, cafés, patisserie, gellateria and art galleries around town Explore the surrounding area by bike VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Bunga St, Bermagu 02 6493 3054 Open 10am - 4.30pm MondaySaturday10am – 2pm Sunday
Bermagui offers visitors a myriad of things to do and places to go. Pristine beaches and lakes provide water activities from surfing to swimming, snorkeling, boating and kayaking. The Continental Shelf is just 20km offshore, making Bermagui the closest point to the Shelf on the Australian east coast, and an ideal place to book a fishing charter on one of the many local boats. If you'd prefer to stick to the shore, you can throw in a line from the beach, rocks or
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along the Bermagui River. Don't miss a swim in the beautiful Blue Pool, set on the edge of the ocean at the base of the cliffs off Pacific Drive. Try out the 18 hole golf course, hit a ball around the tennis courts or play bowls at the Bermagui Country Club. Bermagui has it's very own Art Trail, with galleries like Narek, Grimm-Hewitt Studio/ Gallery, Bermagui Mudworks to the south and Ivy Hill at Wapengo - spend a day delving into their collections. Go bush walking or bird watch in the surrounding National Parks and State Forests. Take a stroll through the Fishermens Wharf complex, with its retail outlets, galleries, restaurants and cafés. Close to Bermagui, Wallaga Lake is one of the largest coastal lakes in NSW, an area of outstanding natural beauty with special significance for local Aboriginal people. Montreal Goldfield at Wallaga Lake is Australia's only Goldfield that goes to the sea, and has guided tours daily. Learn about the discovery of gold in the 1880s and its impact on Bermagui and its surrounds. The Camel Rock Brewery and Cafe, located in the Wallaga Lake Big 4 Holiday Park has craft beers on tap and American-influenced food.
Camel Rock Brewery - beer, burgers and fun for the kids The team at Camel Rock Brewery have certainly been busy this year. 1000lt brew tanks are scheduled for installation by Christmas, so Camel Rock will have a more regular and higher supply of their own brews. Head brewer Jesse has been busy perfecting his favourite recipes in the meantime, with a delicious selection of beers soon to be on tap. Some of their regular featured beers are Montreal Gold, a deliciously malty Golden Ale, 1900 Wattleseed porter which is a favourite with the dark beer drinkers, and a Starshine Sparkling ale which is an easy drinking, hard to stop lighter flavoured ale. In big news, Camel Rock Brewery are now supplying the Dromedary Hotel in Tilba with their house beer. The Brewery is open for lunch and dinner Monday - Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday and long lunches on Sunday. It's closed on Wednesdays.
Lakefront caravan park & campground with outdoor pool and tennis court. 15 minute stroll to Camel Rock Beach and Camel Rock BIG4 Wallaga Lake Holiday Park 186-188 Wallaga Lake Road, WALLAGA LAKE NSW 2546
Head chef Jack Redman is dishing up drool worthy burgers, ribs, and other delights. Jack's food has been described as "unapologetic comfort food" by one reviewer. Another addition is an 18 hole mini-golf course located next to the Brewery, as well as the jumping pillow and giant chess to keep the kids amused while their parents indulge. Every Sunday there's live music from 1pm 4pm, featuring a variety of local artists and budding musicians. Head to www.camelrock. com.au/news to find out who's playing when. If you haven't been to the Brewery for a while, make sure you go this summer - there's lots happening!
Craft Beer, Great Food Great Atmosphere Located at the entry of BIG4 Wallaga Lake Holiday Park
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KIDS' DAYS on the GOLDFIELD 2nd & 9th January 10am to noon.
It's on again
Come and discover what life was like on the goldfield in the 1880s. See the old shafts, pan for gold, dress up goldfield style, play with toys of the era and have a go at making some of your own …and more. Lots of new activities for kids who have visited before. Cost $7.50/person, $25/Family Wallaga Lake Rd. 7km north of Bermagui Phone 02) 6493 3054
www.montrealgoldfield.org.au
“A unique experience” Admittance by guided tour only Tours daily at 2pm - $7.50pp - 1¼ hrs
Montreal Goldfield at Bermagui
Groups - Bookings essential 6493 3054
Bermagui Country Club Weekly Events Raffles Bingo – Monday 10.30am Every Wednesday & Trivia – Wednesday 8pm Friday night! NPL Poker 6 – 7pm rego First Draw 7.30pm Pool Comp Our Courtesy Bus available Wednesday 7.30pm Wednesday, Friday, The Terrace Restaurant Friday 7.30pm Saturday Evenings – Open 7 days bookings can be made Live Entertainment Lunch 12 - 2pm by phoning the Club on Every Friday Night from Dinner 5.30 - 8.30pm 64934340 or bus mobile 8.00pm Ph: 64934177 0427233639 Indoor & Outdoor Kids Play Room Entertainment Facilities Follow us on Facebook - www.bermaguicountryclub@bigpond.com
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Four Winds Easter Festival celebrates its 21st Birthday
FOUR WINDS
Gordon Hamilton, Rohan Dasika, Alexander Sitkovetsky and more. Comments from audience members at the 2019 Festival include: "The universal language of music speaks to all who attend this wonderful event, which continues to attract international guests and supports the development of Australian classical music and cross-genre collaborations" "I would close my eyes and hear the music around me then I could sense a gentle breeze, my senses are heightened, what a sublime experience" www.fourwinds.com.au
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For 20 years, Four Winds has been presenting an exceptional music festival in a stunning location, set in the pristine bushland of the South Coast. It attracts amazing quality national and international artists collaborating to create unique performances, and a wonderful community of audience goers and participants. To celebrate its 21st birthday this April, The Four Winds Easter Festival has an expanded program over five days that includes two full days in the Sound Shell amphitheatre complemented by ten concerts in six venues, three workshops, yoga to live music and more. The performers for 2020 feature Sally Beamish,
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Art Galleries Trail Batemans Bay to Eden Juela Mogo 36a Princes Highway, Mogo. Ph 4474 4981 www.juelamogo.com.au Open 9am - 5pm Monday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm Sunday. Boutique design and manufacturing studio offering a unique, personable and specialised service. Their on-site jewellers will design to suit a client's individual needs, revamp old jewellery and offer an ever-evolving selection of unique pieces. Featuring a fully operational workshop with consultants lounge and modern studio. The BAS (Basil Sellers Exhibition Centre) Cnr Vulcan St and Murray St, Moruya. Ph 4474 1061 thebas.com.au Open 10am – 4pm Tuesday – Sunday Eurobodalla’s first purpose built exhibition space, the Bas, was conceived as a space that would celebrate local and national visual art and contemporary culture. 11th January - 9th February : Ngaranggal Muruda (Women’s Footprints). Ngaranggal Muruda (Women’s Footprints) is a Bas curated exhibition of artworks by female Aboriginal artists from across Australia. This exhibition was made possible by the generosity of Christina Kennedy of Eurobodalla’s Horse Island. 15th Feb - 8th Mar: The Collector and the Alchemist, Carmel Cox and Paul Dimmer The Collector and the Alchemist is an exhibition of quirk and humour. Visitors will be transported and disorientated by a world of mischief and charm. Gallery Bodalla 66a Princes Hwy, Bodalla Ph 0421 238 174 www.gallerybodalla.com.au Open Thursday – Sunday 10.30am – 4pm and by appointment Situated in the heritage Post Office in Bodalla the Gallery exhibits contemporary fine art, by south coast artists and further afield, changing monthly. Stock room holds an interesting collection of prints and cards and work from previous shows. Dec 5 – Jan 6: JENNIFER TAYLOR – Breath of the Mountain – exquisite plein-air paintings made as a way of inquiring into the personhood of places, their character, soulfulness and sentience, and their right to thrive and be protected from harm. With recent works by local Aboriginal artist CHERYL DAVISON - whose works draw on stories told by family about the lands of her ancestors, the Wulbunja & Ngarigo peoples. Jan 9 – Feb 9: JUSTIN PEARSON – Justin’s landscapes and figurative paintings are skilful and full of movement and nuance, all brought together with the most beautiful use of colour.
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Montague Art and Craft Society (MACS) Studio - 24 Glasshouse Rocks Road, Narooma Open Mon- Fri. plus weekends for workshops Enquiries - Narooma Visitor Information Centre, Princes Highway, Narooma Phone 02 4476 2881 Open Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm, Sat - Sun 9.30am - 1.30pm. macsartnarooma@gmail.com www.macsartnarooma.com.au or Facebook MACS is a community based organisation which prides itself on being inclusive, a place to meet, a place to learn and an opportunity to find your own creativity. Members have access to tutored/untutored workshops at the Studio, where you can see work in progress or to join in. Visitors are welcome and can attend two workshops or Studio sessions before joining as a member. You can also see examples of members work for sale at the Narooma Visitor Information Centre. Narooma's SoArt Gallery - 92 Campbell St, Narooma (next to the Kinema). Ph 0421 321 044 ww.naroomaartscentre.com.au/soart-gallery-Narooma/ SoArt Gallery is Narooma’s community-owned Gallery. All artists are invited to use this boutique gallery for individual or group exhibitions. Please phone Libby 0421 321 044 to discuss. Also please check our website (see above). 2nd -7th January: Nadja De Brennan and Michelle Peterson 9th -14th January: Tilba Feral Arts Group -coordinator Toni Higgins 16th - 25th January: Peter Walker Exhibition Bermagui Mudworks 23 Alexander Dr, Bermagui Ph 0408 273 445 bermaguimudworks.com.au Open Thursday - Monday, 10am - 5pm Pottery studio & Coffee Lounge, with original wheel thrown domestic ware and garden ware. Contact the Studio for information about workshops. Grimm-Hewitt Studio/Gallery Bermagui Ph 0425 299 257 www.grimmhewitt.com.au Nestled on 35 acres just 5 minutes drive from the centre of town is the working studio of Contemporary Australian Artist, Nicole Grimm-Hewitt. Built from shipping containers and located in a tranquil bush setting, this studio is open by appointment only. Please phone or text prior to visit.
Montague Art & Craft Society
SoArt Gallery
Bermagui Mudworks
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Art Galleries Trail Batemans Bay to Eden Ivy Hill Gallery 1795 Bermagui Rd, Wapengo. Ph 6494 0152, 0429 940 152 www.ivyhill.com.au Open Thursday - Sunday 10am - 5pm. Contemporary gallery in homestead setting surrounded by gardens with views to Mumbulla Mountain. Monthly exhibitions of paintings and sculpture by artists of the region. Extensive stockroom. 5 Dec - 12 Jan: BLOOM Three local artists, Veronica O’Leary, Judith Thomson and Jane Aliendi celebrate the exuberance of flowers in their exhibition which continues to 12 January. 16 Jan - 16 Feb: ADROIT concentrating on the subtle. Prints from Heather Burness, paintings from Janine Scrivens and glass from Nikki Main. Drinks with the Artists on Saturday 18 January from 6pm. Sally Wilson Art Shop 3/59 Princes Highway, Cobargo. sallywilsonart@gmail.com Open every day except Sunday and Monday. In the heart of Cobargo, Landscape Artist Sally Wilson’s design studio and retail outlet sells fine art, individually-crafted bracelets as well as whimsical merchandise such as cards, mugs, tea towels, hand-made bags, pillows and much more. Cobargo Creators 60 Princes Highway, Cobargo. Ph 0428 696 623 cobargocreators@gmail.com, fb : facebook.com/CobargoCreators, insta: @cobargocreators. Opening hours Mon- Fri 10am-2pm, Sat 9am-1pm, Sun 10am-2pm Cobargo Creators is a not for profit group established to make Cobargo and surrounds a better place through creativity. Be sure to visit their gallery set within this bustling village just north of Bega. The gallery showcases beautiful, handmade works of art, and promotes sharing ideas, knowledge, skills and enthusiasm with its members and visitors. Other initiatives include a creative workshop programme, annual exhibition, a Fibre & Textile show in May and the annual 8xEight exhibition in August. Spiral Gallery 47 Church St Bega. Ph 6492 5322 www.spiralgallery.org.au Open Monday Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday 10am - 1pm. Represents regional, emerging and established artists. GALLERY 1: 29 Nov - 15 Jan: ARTESANATO - Summer @ Spiral. Spiral Gallery’s annual Summer Cash ‘n Carry exhibition. Featuring work by South Coast artists with paintings, clothing, textiles, ceramics, glassware, handcrafted wood and knives, prints, candle lanterns and jewellery.
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Sally Wilson Art
Cobargo Creators
Spiral Gallery
17 Jan - 5 Feb: FIRE ON MARS An exhibition showcasing local and interstate artists specialising in woodfire ceramics, with works ranging from large vases, functional pottery, sculptures, installations of pavers, and dedicated pots featuring Bonsai plants. Also paintings by abstract expressionist Stephen Gill. 7 Feb - 4 Mar: WATER Open Art Prize. From a raindrop to an ocean, water is life! Sweat, dew, ice, snow, fog. From drought to flood, river and beach, we cannot live without water. GALLERY 2: 27 Dec – 15 Jan: REIMAGINED REINVENTED Lissa de Sailles is a South Coast fibre artist & basket maker who has studied internationally over the past five years. This body of work explores the use of recycled materials using traditional and contemporary basketry construction techniques. 17 January -29 February - Spiral Gallery members’ retail space. Field Martin Art Studio/Gallery 71 Ravenswood St Bega Studio at rear of premises - access via laneway. Phone 0438 442 179 gmartin377@gmail.com Open by appointment only - please phone or text prior to visit. Contemporary and traditional painting styles featuring light, space and atmosphere in a studio/ gallery set in a lovely courtyard. Multi award winning artists with commissions from around Australia and overseas. Grahame Martin specialises in traditional landscape and portraits in oils, and also offers group and individual lessons. Stephanie Field creates paintings in oils and drawings in a both contemporary and traditional styles. Extensive stock room. Artessence Gallery 47 Toallo Street Pambula Ph 02 6495 7286 www.artessencegallery.com, Facebook: Artessence Gallery, Instagram: artessencegallery Open Monday - Friday 9am 4.30pm, Saturday 10am – 12.30pm. Artessence Gallery in Pambula showcases a range of Australian art, including paintings, fine art prints, photography, ceramics and handblown glass. Enjoy wandering through the three gallery rooms and feel free to chat to our in-house artists. Full archival printing, photographic and framing services are also available. Free quotes for all printing and framing work. Village Gallery Oaklands Barn, Princes Highway, South Pambula. Ph 6495 6990 www.madag.org.au Open daily from 10am - 4pm (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day & Good Friday) Featuring a variety of work from both emerging and established artists of the Merimbula & District
Arts Group Inc. Our changing display includes paintings, woodwork, jewellery, mosaics, craft, cards and more. Ample parking and a café next door. Field Martin Studio Gallery
Artessence Gallery
Village Gallery
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CharmingTilba Things to See & Do Go for a hike up Gulaga Mountain Explore the fascinating shops Take a tour with Tilba Talks Heritage Walks Drop in and explore Gulaga Gallery Try fishing at Mystery Bay
The villages of Tilba Tilba and Central Tilba lie on the slopes of Gulaga, a place of great spiritual significance to the local Yuin nation, particularly Yuin women. Gulaga is cloaked with an amazing rainforest around its peak and it's well worth hiking to the top for spectacular views (approx. 5 hours). Access the walking track from the rear of Pam's Store in Tilba Tilba. Named Mt. Dromedary by Captain Cook in 1770, the lower slopes of Gulaga became the site of much activity when gold was discovered in the 1860s. Many of Tilba’ s buildings were constructed in the late 1880s when the gold boom was at its peak. By the time mining ceased, the dairy industry was firmly established as the main source of income for the area. 50
The entire village of Central Tilba was classified by the National Trust in 1974 in recognition of its historical significance. Central Tilba has maintained its village atmosphere, and has become a centre for craftspeople and artisans, as well as oldfashioned stores like the general store, lolly shop and toy shop. Leatherwork, art studios, woodwork, unusual clothing, cafes, antiques and giftware, as well as a bakery and a pub are all located on Central Tilba’s main street. Gulaga Gallery has beautiful hemp and bamboo clothing, music, jewellery, crystals, books and much more. Lovers of leatherwork should make a beeline for Tilba Leather, with its range of gorgeous leather shoes, bags, belts, wallets and more. Reva at Tilba works with passionate designers from all over the world who create quintessentially beautiful, unique, handmade pieces of jewellery- don't walk past it. Passionfish make their beautiful soy candles by hand; their shop smells divine. Take a tour with Tilba Talks Heritage Walks to discover some of Tilba's secrets from days gone by, sample locally made cheeses from Tilba Real Dairy and finish off with a delicious Devonshire tea.
Gulaga Gallery & Bookstore HEMP CLOTHES that are comfy and cool and will last for so long HIP CLOTHES that make you smile, laugh, dance and sing ENLIGHTENING BOOKS and CARDS reminding you of your own song CRYSTALS and Hand-crafted JEWELLERY and that SPECIAL THING! Gulaga Gallery & Bookstore is named after beautiful Gulaga Mountain which towers behind Tilba. It was built at the end of the 19th century from local eucalyptus timbers, and from 19912019 was owned by Shanti and Sol RamanaClarke. In this vibrant, welcoming and beautiful shop you can find a new outfit, special jewellery pieces, unique crystals, books, oracle cards, kids clothes, hats and so much more! There is a wide range of women’s clothing in luxuriously soft bamboo and other natural fibres. The men are in luck too with high quality, comfortable bamboo, cotton and hemp clothing!
Tilba Talks Heritage Walks
Sol produced the widely acclaimed documentary film ‘The Hemp Solution - for a Sustainable Future’, so naturally you’ll also find a full range of environmentally friendly hemp clothes, hemp seed oil and skin-care products. You will also find Sol’s unique style of handmade jewellery that is made in the shop, using sterling silver and gold-filled wire to mount a huge variety of semi-precious gemstones. An exciting change happened in November 2019 when Sol and Shanti’s daughter Eden bought the shop with her partner Tim, and their 4mth old daughter Talulah Rose is now the 3rd generation to spend time in the shop. Come and say hi!
Gulaga Gallery & Bookstore (02) 4473 7233
Take a walking tour of National Trust village Central Tilba.
Thu/Fri/Sat on the hour 10am - 2pm
Mob: 0433 114 374
Facebook: Tilba Talks Heritage Walks
Tilba Leather 4473 7360
02 4473 7714
24 Bate St Central Tilba tilbaleathershop@gmail.com
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Monthly Market Guide Eden Community Market 3rd Saturday of each month. 9am to 1pm. Uniting Church Hall, Chandos St Eden. Contact 02 6496 2501 Stalls celebrate local produce and foods, handmade jewellery and knitted wares, including alpaca wool. There are toys, books, dvds, bric-a-brac, children's activities and a barbecue. Relax with a cuppa and enjoy the live music in the garden. Community Pantry is open 10am to 1pm. Nethercote Produce Market Nethercote Community Hall and gardens, cnr of Back Creek & Nethercote Roads. Summer Market - Saturday 25th January 2020 8am - 12 noon. Fresh locally grown produce, live music, cooking demo, amazing morning teas. Pambula Rotary Market 2nd Sunday of month. 8am - 1pm. Pambula Recreation Grounds. Pambula Market is loaded with local produce and has everything from handmade jewellery and clothing to vintage trash’n’treasure. And it's dog friendly! Wyndham All Weather Market 4th Sunday of every month. 8.30am - 1pm, Wyndham Hall. (OPEN IN ALL WEATHER). Find handmade treasures, yummy homemade treats and local produce. Afterwards take the self-guided heritage walk around town. Merimbula Seaside Market & Fair 3rd Sunday of month, 8.30am - 12.30pm, Ford Oval. Loads of stalls to choose from including local produce, plants, clothing, craft and yummy food too!
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Candelo Market 1st Sunday of each month, 8.30am - 12.30pm. Candelo Oval & Town Hall. With a strong focus on local and vintage wares, Candelo Market is wonderfully diverse, with everything from food, plants, clothing, livestock and second-hand goods. Bega Produce Market Every Friday, 8am - 1pm. Littleton Gardens, Bega. Find fresh seasonal produce, locally made food and goods, and help support local and South East regional producers. Buskers encouraged. Contact scpa.org.au Cobargo Laneway Markets Every Saturday from 8am - 1pm. Car boot sale first Saturday of each month. Book stalls on 6493 6817 or 0428 696 623. Discover a range of pop-ups scattered amongst Cobargo's wonderful main street businesses. Bermagui Hand & Homemade Market Last Sunday of month, 8.30am - 12.30pm, Dickinson Park. Contact 6493 6581. The Bermagui Markets specialise in handmade, homemade and local produce and goods, created by a diverse bunch of art and crafts folk. Bermagui Growers Market Every Thursday (except winter), 3pm onwards on the lawn in front of the Bermagui Country Club. Find it on Facebook at Bermagui Fishermen's Wharf Growers Market. Contact 0425 711 795.
Tilba Market Every Saturday, 8am to 12pm Central Tilba Big Hall Make it, Bake it, Sew it, Grow it. Inside Central Tilba's Big Hall in the main street - perfect whether it's Rain, Hail or Shine! Narooma Rotary Markets 4th Sunday of the month, 8.30am - 1pm. NATA Oval (behind Narooma Visitors Centre). Find plants, produce, clothing, jewellery, crafts, timber products, handbags, preserves, spices, paintings, tools, antiques, collectables, and more. Food stalls include pizzas, coffee & pastries, barbecue, smoothies & juices. Dalmeny Community Markets 2nd Sunday of the month, 8.30am - 12pm, Dalmeny Hall. Contact Tony Fahey 0414 419 986 We sell homemade products and homegrown produce. Moruya Country Market Every Saturday, 7.30am - 1.30pm, Riverside Park, cnr Shore St and Ford St. Enjoy the beautiful river scenery and bustling Moruya Country Market atmosphere. Be taste tempted by stalls with delicious hot & cold food, drinks & fresh juice. Sage Farmers Market Moruya Every Tuesday afternoon, 3pm onwards. Riverside Park, cnr Shore St and Ford St. Buy something at the SAGE Farmers Market knowing the person you’ve bought it from either grew it, harvested it or made it. Contact 0413 920 620
Batemans Bay Makers and Growers Market Every Thursday, Batemans Bay Community Centre, 2 Museum Place, Batemans Bay. 11.30am - 2pm. The Batemans Bay Makers and Growers Market brings together a diverse range of locally grown fresh food, baked goods and quality handmade items. Batemans Bay Marine Rescue Market 1st Sunday of month, Corrigan's Beach Reserve, Batehaven, 8.30am - 1pm. www.batemansbaysundaymarket.com.au Find art & craft, bric-a-brac, trash & treasure, produce, fashion, handmade goods, food, great coffee and Reggies Soft Serve Ice Creams Rotary Batemans Bay Sunday Market 3rd Sunday of the month, Corrigan's Beach Reserve, Batehaven, 9am - 1pm. www.batemansbaysundaymarket.com.au Clothes, food, collectables, plants, hobbies, gifts, antiques, wood products, bric a brac and live music. Nelligen Village Market 2nd Sunday of month, 9.30am - 2pm, Mechanics Institute Hall. Local arts, crafts, preserves, plants, bric-abrac... treasures for everyone.
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UnspoiltNarooma Things to See & Do Take a trip to Montague Island Nature Reserve to watch wildlife Explore Wagonga Inlet by boat or kayak Follow the Mill Bay boardwalk and watch the magnificent stingrays VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Princes Highway, Narooma 4476 2881 Open: 9.30am - 4.30pm, Monday-Friday 9.30am - 1.30pm, Saturday and Sunday
Narooma is one of the most scenic towns on the Far South Coast, nestled between the ocean and the startling blue-green waters of Wagonga Inlet, with Gulaga Mountain (Mt. Dromedary) watching over the township. The spectacular scenery makes it the perfect place for a relaxed coastal holiday. The town retains a '1950s fishing village' vibe but modernised, with great shops, cafés and restaurants. It's a fantastic place for families, with a beach that's patrolled in summer, bike tracks and waterways to explore or fish in. With a choice of flat stretches or hills, there are numerous places to walk around town and
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take in the spectacular views over the Inlet, the mountains and the ocean. Montague Island is located just offshore from Narooma and is a truly unique spot to visit, Twice voted as Tourism Australia’s top ecotourism destination. You can take a tour of the island and learn about its heritage-listed buildings, wildlife and history, or stay for a few nights in one of the Lighthouse Keeper's cottages. The island is home to the largest fur seal colony on the NSW coast, as well as being a breeding ground for more than 8,000 little penguins who come ashore at dusk after feeding at sea. Narooma is also renowned for its spectacular public golf course, ranked as one of the best in Australia. It's also a great place to go bike riding, with tracks around town that are perfect for kids to practice their riding skills on. If you're a hard-core mountain bike enthusiast, there are mountain bike tracks and sealed roads aplenty to check out, including some great tracks through local state forests and national parks. If you're looking for more leisurely pursuits, there are plenty of great cafés, restaurants and shops to experience.
Experience Montague Island with Narooma Charters Narooma Charters have been running tours on Montague Island and fishing charters for nearly three decades and have the runs on the board read their Facebook page reviews for feedback. They offer numerous tours, so whether you want to go fishing, explore Montague Island, snorkel with seals or see penguins, Narooma Charters have a tour to suit. Here are just some of the options available: • Cruise past Montague Island's seal colonies • Go snorkelling with the seals • Stroll around the southern walking track on Montague Island • Take a full or shorter NPWS tour of the Lighthouse and the Light Station
• Watch the sun set and see the little penguins come home (there are more than 8,000 of them). All of the above activities can be combined into one amazing trip with Narooma Charters. You can also book a fishing charter with Narooma Charters - experience the thrill of game fishing, or try your hand at catching fresh fish for dinner. Beginners and experienced fishers are catered for. Find detailed descriptions of all of Narooma Charters' tours on their website. naroomacharters.com.au Facebook: Narooma Charters Phone 0407 909 111
Montague Island Tours and Narooma Charters - Ph 0407 909 111 • Morning afternoon and evening Penguin Tours • Large comfortable boats • Most experienced Skippers and crew in the area Montague Island Tour 1.00pm Visit the famous seal colonies then take a tour of the lighthouse precinct on Montague Island. Combine it with a snorkel with the seals. Montague Island Morning Tour 8.00am Visit the famous seal colonies then take a tour of the lighthouse on Montague Island finishing with a walk around the southern end of the island. Montague Island Evening Penguin Tour Visit the famous seal colonies then tour the lighthouse precinct before watching the penguins come ashore on the island. Snorkel or Dive with the seals at Montague Island Double Dive - $110 Snorkelling - From $70 includes mask fins and snorkel Fishing Trips - 5 or 6 hour, or full day 5 Hour - $150 per Adult
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Amooran Oceanside – The Ideal Getaway Amooran Oceanside Apartments and Motel has the perfect location in Narooma. Off the highway and with commanding ocean views across Narooma Golf Course to Montague Island and Glasshouse Rocks. A short walk 2014 Trip Adviser to town, restaurants and the beach. Modern winner of an Award rooms ideal for couples, families, groups and for Excellence single corporate travellers. Amooran Apartments Free WiFi and Foxtel. 30 Montague St, Narooma NSW 2546 P: 4476 2198 E: bookings@amooran.com.au www.amooran.com.au
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Picturesqume Moruya Things to See & Do Check out the businesses housed in Moruya's historic buildings Enjoy a coffee or lunch in one of Moruya's great cafes. Stroll or ride your bike through Moruya's Riverside Park
a wholefoods outlet can also be found in this bustling little country town.
The Moruya Country Market, held on Saturday mornings at Riverside Park has over 140 stallholders selling everything from locally grown fresh produce, delicious home made preserves and baked treats, handmade arts and crafts, refreshments, and street performers.
VISITOR INFORMATION Moruya Library, Vulcan St Moruya Phone 1800 802 528 Open Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 9:30am - 12pm except Christmas Day
The name Moruya is derived from the word, mherroyah, meaning "home of the black swan", and black swans are still frequently seen in the lakes and rivers around town. In days gone by, Moruya's granite quarries were famous for supplying the rock used in the piers of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. These days, Moruya is known for its beautifully preserved heritage buildings and streetscapes, the large, intricately carved wooden poles that are dotted along the footpath of the main street and Riverside Park, sitting on the banks of the Moruya River. Great cafes, homewares, fashion labels you might not expect, specialist coffee roasters and
Bulk Wholefoods and Speciality Grocer The Rustic Pantry stocks a wide range of wholefood, organic and Fair Trade products including a wide range of gluten free items. Fresh bread is delivered twice a week (Monday & Friday), weekly local free-range eggs, local honey, Tilba dairy & cheeses, fresh ground peanut butter and more! We can help stock your pantry for the holiday season! The principle of Rustic Pantry’s style of trading is to minimize waste. We encourage you to bring your own containers and purchase only what you need. If you don’t have a container with you, then use one of the recycled paper bags provided. Find us at shop 10/60 Vulcan Street, Moruya. Ph: 4474 2538 @rusticpantrywholefoods
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Memorable Mogo Things to See & Do Step back in time and pan for gold at the Original Gold Rush Colony Go mountain-biking on the trails in nearby State Forests Take a stroll around town and explore the interesting shops
The township of Mogo was originally settled when gold was discovered in the early 1850s at Cabbage Tree Creek. Estimates of the number of diggers who converged on the town range from a conservative 200 to an unlikely 20,000. To experience what the town was like during the boom, a visit to the 1850s gold rush theme park Original Gold Rush Colony is a must. Located in a natural Australian bush setting on 4.5ha, the Original Gold Rush Colony, formerly known as Old Mogo Town, is a great place to step back in time. The Original Gold Rush Colony has won numerous awards at the South Coast Regional Tourism Awards including the Heritage and Cultural Tourism - Hall of Fame award. Mogo is now famous for its great range of specialty stores, housed in replica nineteenth century timber buildings.
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There are potteries, galleries, antique stores, bookshop and coffee shops, many of which specialise in unusual and interesting items. Mogo is the perfect place to spend time browsing for something a little bit different. Juela Mogo is renowned for creating unique jewellery pieces on-site, made specifically for the individual, as well as an exclusive range of jewellery from Australian and international designers. Mogo Orchid & Fern specialise in cold climate Australian native orchids, as well as Australian wildlife sculptures cast in bronze and bonsai plants, all housed in a large greenhouse. They also stock garden art and furniture with a focus on locally made products. Mogo Books offer an essential holiday item - books! They have a wide range of quality second hand books perfect for holiday reading, from all types of fiction to a broad selection of non-fiction titles. Drop in and browse the shelves. Also in Mogo is the internationally recognised Mogo Zoo. Providing world standard facilities for over 200 animals of more than 39 rare and exotic species, Mogo Zoo is committed to the survival of endangered species, including the rare white lions of ‘Timbavati’.
Mogo Orchid & Fern Nursery Greenhouse of Australian Native Orchids & Ferns. Specialise in Australian cool climate native orchids. Materials for re-potting & mounting. Wall Décor, Designer pots. Nursery with a difference.
14 Charles Street MOGO 4474 2291
Mogo Bookstore
We offer a wide variety of quality second hand books at affordable prices. Drop in for a relaxed browse when you visit Mogo. Enquiries are welcome.
Princes Hwy Mogo. 4474 2141
Juela Mogo Jewellery Studio Boutique design and manufacturing studio converted from one of the region’s first settlers cottages (c1860’s), retaining a rustic charm. Onsite jewellers will design to suit a client’s individual needs - revamp old jewellery and offering a selection of unique pieces. Featuring a fully operational workshop with consultants lounge and modern studio. 36a Princes Highway, Mogo Ph 4474 4981 www.juelamogo.com.au
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Breathtaking Batemans Bay Things to See & Do Explore the Clyde River by boat, houseboat or kayak Taste some fresh oysters at the Oyster Shed Enjoy the beaches nearby Visit the many National Parks in the region, from hinterland forests to coastal gems VISITOR INFORMATION Princes Hwy, Batemans Bay Ph: 1800 802 528 info@eurobodalla.com.au
Like many coastal towns, Batemans Bay, settled by Europeans in the 1820s, relied on timber, ship building, dairying and fishing as its main source of income over the past 200 years. The Old Courthouse Museum has a wonderful collection of historical items and is well worth a visit. The town is accessed from the north by its famous lifting span bridge, the oldest of its type in Australia. Construction of a replacement bridge is planned to commence in 2019. Now a thriving regional centre and major
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tourist destination, people come to Batemans Bay from all over Australia for its natural beauty. Situated on the banks of the magnificent Clyde River, water is deeply ingrained in the culture of ‘the Bay’. Swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, surfing and diving are all within easy reach of town. The Bay is famous for its Clyde River oysters, and there are plenty of cafés, restaurants, clubs and hotels offering local seafood on the menu. The shopping is great too with the Village Centre and Bridge Plaza, plus an array of national brand outlets and local specialty stores. The Batemans Marine Park ensures that the coastal environment is protected for future generations. There are also several great National Parks to explore within easy driving distance. Batemans Bay is a great destination for families, with its array of outdoor activities and attractions such as mini-golf, a cinema, animal park, tennis and a carnival in summer. Hire a boat, kayak or a houseboat to explore the spectacular upper reaches of the Clyde River. Follow the coastline south to explore beautiful beaches to be found at Malua Bay, Rosedale and Broulee.
Cruise the spectacular Clyde River this summer Situated right on the edge of the Clyde River, Innes Boatshed is an iconic part of the Batemans Bay landscape. Run by the Innes family since 1955, the Boatshed is now the only remaining timber building on the foreshore in town. The Boatshed houses a seafood cafe where you can buy the fresh fish and chips and salads, either to eat in or take away. Innes' also sell a wide range of fresh seafood straight off the boat to take home and cook yourself - they'll even suggest the best way to prepare and cook it! If you're looking to explore the spectacular Clyde River, book a cruise with Merinda Clyde River Cruises. Boarding daily at 11am from the jetty behind the Boatshed, the three hour Lunch cruise on the Escapade is a relaxed journey along the river with an informative commentary.
Take in the view from the top deck, or sit closer to the water on the lower deck. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins, water birds and even jellyfish! Kick back and enjoy lunch from the Boatshed, complimented by a beer, wine or a soft drink (available on board). Free tea and coffee is included in the cruise. The informative commentary provides a great insight into the history of life on the river, and the oyster industry of today. A half hour stop allows time to explore historical sites in the village of Nelligen and grab an ice cream. Bookings can be made on 0427 106 396 large groups are advised to book ahead. The Boatshed is open seven days a week from 8am - 7pm. Find them on Facebook @ The Boatshed www.restaurantwebexpert. com/InnesBoatshed
3 hour Lunch Cruise 11.30am daily PHONE: 02 4472 4052
(Boarding from 11.00am - Returning at 2.30pm) Enjoy lunch from the Boatshed as you cruise up the beautiful Clyde River aboard the Escapade. Beer, wine and soft drinks are available on board. Cruise includes tea/coffee and half hour stop over at Nelligen. www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au
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Beach Drive Motel BATEMANS BAY
Ph: 4472 4805
office@beachdrivemotel.com.au 24 Beach Rd Batemans Bay
Situated at the end of Wray Street
Enjoy fabulous Clyde River Oysters at the river’s edge.
www.oystershed.com.au
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Offering affordable waterfront budget accommodation, just a short stroll from the centre of Batemans Bay with its shops, clubs and cruise boats.
Foxtel and free WiFi available
(02) 4472 6771
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