Merimbula

Things to See & Do Spend some time at the beach, no matter what the season Walk or ride a bike past the airport to Pambula or Pambula Beach Go fishing off the Wharf, beaches or in the Lake Enjoy a late breakfast, leisurely lunch or dine out at night Go dolphin watching with hire

boats or fishing charters, or whale watching from September - November

VISITOR INFORMATION 7/29 Market St, Merimbula Ph: 02 6495 1129

Merimbula, the tourist hub of the Sapphire Coast, really struggled this summer with thousands of tourists evacuated at the peak of the bushfire crisis. The region is once again open for business and Merimbula is inviting visitors to come and stay - seeing your face will bring a smile to ours! Bring your empty esky, your family, your friends - but please come and help Merimbula's businesses get back on their feet.

10 Merimbula really does have something for everyone, with its beautiful beaches, lakeside restaurants and cafés, great shopping and an array of attractions and accommodation. There are several walking tracks with beautiful views - try from the Wharf to Spencer Park, from the Bridge to Top Lake and around Fishpen. Other things you can do include snorkelling, surfing, cycling, enjoying a scenic flights, tenpin bowling or experiencing native animals or marine creatures up close. Merimbula has some great shopping, with locally owned shops and boutiques lining the main street and tucked away in arcades and courtyards. There are also plenty of cafés with excellent coffee, delicious ice-cream and gelati, and restaurants that feature fresh local seafood, locally-grown produce and vegetarian/vegan options. 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. So come to Merimbula - spend some time in town, spend some time checking out the villages and towns in the region and help put smiles on a lot of faces.

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NAROOMA TILBA MORUYA 3 BODALLA 2 Fishing the local reefs for Snapper, Morwong, Leatherjacket, Gummy Shark, Kingfish and the sand for Flathead. > 4hr Morning Reef Fishing Charters Just theright amount oftime tocatch a feed offish totakehome for lunch! $100 Adults I $75 Child under 16yrs $300 Family (2 adults, 2 children under 16yrs)

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TANJA Large, stable boat I On board toilets and sun protection Personalised service guaranteed I All gear, tackle & bait supplied I Fish cleaned I No fishing licence required > 4hr Twilight Reef Fish - Summer Holidays Only $100 Adults I $75 Child under 16yrs $300 Family (2 adults, 2 children under 16yrs)

A great way to explore Merimbula Lake. Pack a picnic or try your hand at fishing in our 4m aluminium tinnies with 6hp outboards.

1 hour $50 I 2 hours $70 3 hours $90 I 4 hours $110 All Day Special (8hrs) $180

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EAT Festival March 6 - 8, 2020 Now in its 8th year, EAT will be held as usual on the picturesque foreshore of Merimbula’s major oyster producing estuary. Here the industry’s best come together in a bustling market style setting to create inspired dishes featuring local produce. The dishes are presented in entrée sizes and prices are capped at $10 per dish. The event is free to enter and runs from 10am - 2pm on Sunday 8th March. But now there’s even more. Everyone’s favourite foodie festival has expanded to include a series of partner events that will provide a richer and more delicious experience for visitors and locals alike. Over the weekend of the Eat Festival, our passionate and creative chefs will work their magic at a number of highquality events. Merimbula Wharf restaurant, will step up to the plate with a Three Chefs Degustation Dinner to open the festivities on Friday March 6th and Wheelers Seafood Restaurant will return with another incarnation of the highly successful Long Table Lunch, where they’ll turn their exquisite culinary skills to uncovering local specialities and pairing them with regional wines on Saturday March 7th. And to complement EAT, we’re offering something to drink too. The inaugural EAT Festival Craft Beer event will be held Saturday March 7th at Rockpool Café Merimbula featuring a selection of bespoke brewers from near and just a little bit far, plus an exclusive beergustation dinner (Sunday March 8th). More details at eatfestival.com.au Merimbula's dishing up a whole weekend of EAT in 2020

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12 Shop 3 Alice St Merimbula Ph 6495 3844

Visitor Centre

Merimbula Lake RSL Club Sydney  Mel bourne Main Street Alice St  HERE  Fresh Fish • Prawns • Lobster & Crabs PLUS products not seen or available anywhere else! Your personal 10% DISCOUNT to Australia’s best, fresh seafood shop “You will be impressed!” Merimbula Fresh Seafoods

FRIDAY 6 MARCH Merimbula Wharf Restaurant presents the ‘Three Chefs’ opening event – a degustation experience presented by three of the region’s most accomplished chefs.

SATURDAY 7 MARCH Wheeler’s Seafood Restaurant presents ‘EAT edition Long Table Lunch’ Rockpool Café presents Craft Beer Day

info at eatfestival.com.au SUNDAY 8 MARCH 10-2PM Join us on the picturesque foreshore of Merimbula’s lake for a bustling market style event with inspired dishes featuring local produce. Free Event. Craft Beergustation Dinner and Meet the Brewers at Rockpool Café Merimbula EAT MERIMBULA – FISHPEN

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NEW Location - 42 Market Street, Merimbula NSW 2548 - (02) 6495 3303

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 Phone: 6495 4446 www.merimbulawharf.com.au

Budget Pizzas less topping but a thicker base. Ph 6495 1557 PIZZA, PASTA, RIBS, PIZZA DEALS & BAKED POTATOES EAT-IN, TAKEAWAY HOME DELIVERY Next Door To TOP FUN  FREE LUNCH to the value of $10 at the Lakeview Hotel for each charter ticket purchased on our 5 hr (or longer) trips. Applies only on charter bookings made on our freecall number and MERIMBULA’S FINEST CHARTER VESSEL Bait, tackle licensing requirements and morning/afternoon tea supplied.

HELP SUPPORT FIRE AFFECTED LOCAL BUSINESSES As individuals we can't do a lot, but if we all work together, we will soon see our region get back on its feet and be stronger than ever.

Funds raised managed by Merimbula Chamber of Commerce's Fire Fund

 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 NSW 6495 6854 Ardys Automotive Services

EFTPOS available www.topfun.com.au

dining • cafe • functions • sports and gaming • bar bottleshop • entertainment • live shows • raffles Member draws 52-54 Main Street, Merimbula T (02) 6495 1502 Pay by points... ask us how free wi-fi • free parking ...something for everyone Find out at www.merimbularsl.com.au or join us on facebook and twitter to keep up to date

Longstocking Brewery Phone 0407 691 640 March Sun 1st Klaus Tietz, 2 - 5pm Fri 6th Dave Newman, 2 - 5pm Sun 8th Garry Carson Jones + Shane, 2 - 5pm Fri 13th The Figmentz, 2 - 5pm Sun 15th The Chordroys, 2 - 5pm Fri 20th The Surge, 2 - 5pm Sun 22nd Sam Stevenson, 2 - 5pm Fri 27th Redheart Blue, 6 - 9pm Sun 29th Reckless, 2 - 5pm April Fri 3rd Andrew Wortes, 6 - 9pm Sat 4th 1970’s Show @ Longstocking/ Oaklands. Gates open 2.30pm Sun 5th Totum, 2 - 5pm Fri 17th Bennsong, 6 - 9pm Sun 19th Bennsong, 2 - 5pm Fri 24th Sam Stevenson, 2 - 5pm Sun 26th Rino Moree, 2 - 5pm Merimbula RSL Phone 6495 1502 March Sat 7th DJ Grey Sat 14th Once Bitten Sat 21st Joe Driscoll Sat 28th Joe Quennell April Sat 4th DJ Grey Fri 10th Mojo Sat 11th Lemvis Sat 18th Once Bitten Sat 25th Anzac Day

Bermagui Country Club Ph 6493 4340 March Fri 6th Rockin All Over Fri 13th Mark Dabin Fri 20th Jay Podger Fri 27th Robin Simpson April Contact Club for details Camel Rock Brewery Phone 6493 3225 March Live music every Sunday from 1pm - 4pm, contact Brewery for details April Live music every Sunday from 1pm - 4pm, contact Brewery for details