Fsc imag julaug 2017 web edition

Far South Coast

info guide July/August 2017

Winter is Wonderful on the Far South Coast

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Collectables Trail

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Old Wares - Vintage

MORUYA 2

CENTRAL TILBA

NAROOMA 3

COBARGO BERMAGUI

BEGA TATHRA PAMBULA 4

EDEN

1- Milstons Past & Present

3 - Mockingbird Lane

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

Be inspired by an eclectic mix of new, antique and vintage wares, curios, fossils, jewellery, accessories, furniture and selected gifts, all housed in an original 1895 cottage.

Ph: 4473 7226 12 Bate St Central Tilba

2 - Narooma New & Used

4 - Annies Bargain Basement

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

Antiques, Collectibles, quality used furniture, books & curiosities. An interesting pit stop for locals, collectors & visitors. Modern and old blend to make your visit a pleasing experience.

Open Mon/Tue & Thu/Fri 9.30am to 4pm.

Ph: 6496 1358 or 0432 155 164 Shop 3A Angelas Arcade, 203 Imlay St Eden (Downstairs at the end of the arcade)

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Monthly Market Guide Eden Produce Market 3rd Saturday of each month, 8:30am -12pm, at the Uniting Church Hall, Chandos St. Contact 6496 2501 Nethercote Seasonal Produce Market Saturday 22nd July 8am - 12pm Nethercote Community Hall and gardens, cnr of Back Ck & Nethercote Roads Pambula Rotary Market 2nd Sunday of month Pambula Recreation Grounds.

Pambula Craft Market 2nd Sunday of month from 8am - 1pm.

Cnr. Monaro & Toalla Sts. Robin Hood Service Club Craft & Collectables Market 2nd Sunday of month from 8am - 1pm.

Pambula Town Hall.

Wyndham All Weather Market 4th Sunday of every month 8.30am - 1.00pm at Wyndham Hall. (OPEN IN ALL WEATHER).

Merimbula Seaside Market & Fair 3rd Sunday of month from 8.30am - 12.30pm, Ford Oval.

Candelo Market 1st Sunday of each month from 8.30am - 12.30pm.

Candelo Oval & Town Hall.

SCPA Markets in Bega Every Friday 8am - 1pm. Littleton Gardens, Bega.

Buskers encouraged. Contact scpa.org.au Cobargo Laneway Markets Every Saturday from 9am - 1pm.

Car boot sale first Sat each month.

Book stalls on 6493 6817 or 0428 696 623 Bermagui Hand & Homemade Market Last Sunday of month, 8.30am - 12.30pm, Dickinson Park. Contact 6493 6581 Bermagui Fishermen's Wharf Growers Market Bermagui Fishermen’s Wharf car aprk every Thursday from 3.00pm Contact 0425711795 - Lynne Ford Tilba Market Home grown, hand made every Saturday, 8am 12pm. Tilba Hall, contact 4473 7231 Narooma Rotary Markets 4th Sunday of month NATA Oval, Princes Highway.

Moruya Country Market Riverside Park, cnr Shore St and Ford St 8am - 1pm every Saturday morning.

Sage Farmers Market Moruya Riverside Park, cnr Shore St and Ford St Every Tuesday afternoon from 3pm. 0413 920 620 Quota Seaside Market Malua Bay 1st Saturday February, April & June. At Malua Bay Beach Reserve, Malua Bay. Batemans Bay Marine Rescue Market 1st Sunday of month, Corrigans Park, Batehaven, 8.30am-1pm.

Rotary Batemans Bay Sunday Market 3rd Sunday of the month, Corrigan's Beach Reserve, Batehaven, 9.00am - 1pm.

See www.batemansbaysundaymarket.com.au.

Nelligen Village Market 2nd Sunday of month, 9:30 to 2:00 in the Mechanics Institute Hall.

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Welcome

to the Far South Coast Contents

Antiques & Collectables Trail Markets Coast Map What's On Art Galleries Trail Live Entertainment

Towns

Eden Pambula Merimbula Bega Tathra Cobargo Bermagui Tilba Narooma Mogo Batemans Bay

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From The Editor Welcome to the July/August edition of the Far South Coast iMag. We hope you enjoy the winter weather - it's a wonderful time of year with sunny days, night-time temperatures perfect for a fire and plenty of events to check out.

Have a look at our What's On feature on pages 28 - 29 for all the information you need to decide where to go and what to do.

As always, there's numerous events on over July and August catering to a range of tastes and interests.

Starting on July 1st is the Canberra Burns Club Pipe Band, making the trip to the coast for their "Scotland the Brave' concert at the Merimbula RSL. A must for anyone with a love of Scottish music and dancing - see page 13 for more information.

Next up on Sunday 2nd July is a remarkable event at Four Winds in Bermagui. John Bell, founder of the Bell Shakespeare Company, will be narrating Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem 'Enoch Arden'. John will be accompanied by internationally acclaimed pianist Simon Tedeschi performing Richard Strauss's composition, inspired by Tennyson's poem. Part of Artistic Director James Crabb's Windsong Series, 'Enoch Arden' is a moving and dramatic tale of shipwreck, loss and redemption.

Details are on pages 36 - 37.

At Twyford Hall in Merimbula, the Sapphire Coast Orchid Club have their Winter Show, featuring spectacular orchids, demonstrations and plants for sale. See more on page 29.

Don't forget to take advantage of Merimbula Marina's 20% discount when you book ahead for this year's fantastic whale watching experience - see page 18 for more information.

The iMag will help you plan all your holiday fun - keep it handy or download it onto your phone or tablet from the website at www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au

Material in this publication is copyright and may not be published or reproduced in any form without the express permission of the publishers. Circulation 20,000 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.

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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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& surrounds

the 1830s, and whaling continued for another century.

For a real taste of life in the whaling industry you can also 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. 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.

Eden is now famous as a destination for whalewatching, with migrations occurring in late autumn and spring.

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.

Eden is a great base to explore the area south to the border, and is surrounded by National Parks and State Forests.

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.

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superb venues provide a smorgasbord of activities, entertainment and fantastic dining!

Eden Fishermen’s Recreation Club 217 Imlay Street Eden. Phone: 6496 1577 www.edenfishermens.com.au ● KENO ● TAB ● Raffles ● Courtesy Bus ● Regular Entertainment ● FOXTEL & Big Screen ● Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week

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Eden Gardens Country Club Princes Hwy Eden. Phone: 6496 1126 Pro Shop: 6496 1054 www.edenfishermens.com.au ● 18 hole championship golf course ● Pro Shop ● KENO ● Lawn bowls ● No crowds, no stress ● Restaurant - Chinese and Australian menu 7 days lunch and dinner

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New exhibition the Rag Tag Fleet exhibition opens at the The Rag Tag Fleet was a phrase penned by Ladislaw Reday, one of a group of Americans who came to Australia in 1942 as part of the Mission X team.

With the Japanese defeating US forces in the Philippines, the next strategy was to drive Japanese forces out of New Guinea, and without an available fleet at hand, the Rag Tag Fleet was born.

The Mission X team scoured Australia’s eastern seaboard and New Zealand inspecting and procuring an unlikely fleet of attack vessels for the US Army.

Known as the US Small Ships Section, they included wooden trawlers, scows, sailing Right Knuckey Collection. Eden Killer Whale Museum Wooden fishing trawler, Zoie, was commandeered for the US Small Ships and survived being bombed in Oro Bay in New Guinea in 1942. Her owners, Bert Evans and Bill Priest, served on different vessels within the Small Ship Section.

Fun for the whole family!

OPENING HOURS School Holidays: Monday to Saturday 9.30am – 3.30pm Sunday 10am to 3pm Usual Hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm 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 8

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Eden Killer Whale Museum craft and even a paddle-wheeler. While a fleet was beginning to be assembled, there was the realisation that crew were needed.

Those fit enough were already engaged in the war, so it was left to the young, the old and those classed by the defence force as

medically unfit to take the helm.

Charged with taking ammunition, supplies and troops through mostly unchartered waterways, these civilians faced enemy fire just the same as regular defence forces.

However it is only within the last decade that their contribution to the American and Australian war effort has been officially recognised.

Eden Killer Whale Museum’s latest exhibition The Rag Tag Fleet commemorates the 75th anniversary of the formation of this unusual fleet of ships, and remembers the men from the South Coast of NSW who served on them.

The Rag Tag Fleet is on display at Eden Killer Whale Museum from 5th June 2017 – 4th February 2018. www.killerwhalemuseum.com.au

Ken Shearer’s US Merchant Marine service pins. Courtesy of Suzy Shearer.

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Come and experience the life of the early whalers and visit ‘Old Tom’s’ skeleton, the most famous of the Killer Whales.

OPEN 7 DAYS

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HOME OF OLD TOM

Extensive range of books, gifts & souvenirs in our shop

Current Exhibitions include: In Demand - Advertising & The Second World War Etched in Stone - The Stories Behind the names of Eden’s War Memorial • Mon - Sat 9.15am - 3.45pm • Sun 11.15am - 3.45pm • Extended hours Christmas and New Year

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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.

Pambula’s historic past is still very much in evidence, with beautifully restored and maintained historic buildings and farmhouses.

Pambula now has an eclectic mix of businesses, with art galleries, cafés, restaurants, retailers, designers,pubs, a bakery, deli, organic and bulk food shop and even an old-fashioned milkbar.

At the southern end of the town is Panboola, a community-managed recreational area that is restoring parts of the floodplain and former race course.

Just 5 minutes east of the village is Pambula Beach, set between the ocean, the mouth of Pambula River and Ben Boyd National Park.

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Pambula Beach has an excellent swimming beach patrolled by the Pambula Surf Life Saving Club, a dog friendly beach at Middle Beach and the beautiful Pambula Rivermouth, with a playground and barbecue.

ANDREW DOUGLAS UPHOLSTERER & INTERIORS

• Recovering Period & Modern Furniture • Lounge Suites • Dining & Kitchen Chairs

0413 487 704

douglasupholstery@hotmail.com 2/11 Sir William McKell Drive Pambula

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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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 Try a thrilling ride at Magic Mountain Fun Park 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

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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.

THE CANBERRA BURNS CLUB PIPE BAND PRESENTS

“SCOTLAND THE BRAVE” CONCERT SATURDAY 1st July 2pm to 4pm MERIMBULA RSL

The Canberra Burns Club Pipe band is excited to be returning again to the Coast with our all new "Scotland the Brave" concert.

Come along for an afternoon of Scottish music, enjoy the skirl of the pipes and enjoy instantly recognised favourites.

Including Highland Dancing and more.

Suitable for all the family.

Tickets: $15 Adults; $10 concession; $5 children under 16.

Available by phone from the Club or at the door on the day.

Details: Marg Hackett 0419 143 502

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dining • cafe • functions • sports and gaming • bar bottleshop • entertainment • live shows • raffles Member draws free wi-fi • free parking

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Ph: (02) 6495 3303

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Fresh Fish • Prawns • Lobster & Crabs PLUS products not seen or available anywhere else!

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Walnut Hill, an Australian owned manufacturer of classic styles for the more mature lady.

Other favourites such as Layer’d, a collection of contemporary pieces and soft feminine basics, and Luxe Deluxe offers casual luxury and special occasion wear for those who want to stand out from the crowd. M.E.L., designed in Melbourne, is also a popular brand for the fashion conscious.

Mela Purdie, an Australian label renowned for luxuriously relaxed, effortless style, is always street smart and travel ready.

Andiamo, Australian owned, designed, and manufactured, specialise in pants that are high quality, easy care, and everyday comfortable.

The team at Ginger and Luvvy love to help you to look your best. If they don’t have your size or colour, just ask if it can be ordered in for you.

Shop 8, The Promenade, Market St, Merimbula Ph 02) 6495 2018

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New owner of Ginger and Luvvy, Kathy Simmons, was attracted to purchasing the established ladies fashion boutique because of its reputation for service and quality, as well as the fabulous labels on offer.

Kathy has a personal aspiration to promote sustainability by continuing to offer quality labels such as Chalet and Merino Snug.

Made from natural fibres, these pieces will be wardrobe favourites that last for years.

Whilst Kathy has a preference for garments designed and made in Australia by Australian owned companies, she is not averse to supporting designers like Hagar Alembik, co-founder of Alembika. Alembika is known for easy to wear, striking,bold designs manufactured in Israel.

Ginger and Luvvy offers a range of labels to suit a range of tastes and lifestyles. From labels such as Verge for the young and young at heart, to

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Verge Mela Purdie Andiamo Merino Snug Toorallie Lounge the Label Luxe Deluxe Layer’d M.E.L. Chalet Ginger and Luvvy Boutique, where it is all about style.

Shop 8, The Promenade, Market Street, Merimbula Ph: (02) 6495 2018

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HEADLAND FISHING ADVENTURES

02 6495 1134 Merimbula - NSW

The best fishing boat in town offering REEF, DEEP SEA and GAME FISHING - WHALE WATCHING No fishing licence required • On-board Toilet www.headlandfishingcharters.com.au

PIZZA, PASTA, RIBS, PIZZA DEALS & BAKED POTATOES EAT-IN, TAKEAWAY HOME DELIVERY

Next Door To TOP FUN Budget Pizzas less topping but a thicker base.

AUTOGLASS REPAIR & REPLACEMENT  Stone

Chips Repairs  Windscreens  Side & Rear Glass  Insurance & Fleet Work  Crack

“We REPAIR first... REPLACE when necessary”

Ph 6495 1557

Your place or ours - we travel from Bermagui to the Victorian border

Ph: 6495 6220

Workshop located at 37A Bullara St, Pambula

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Wonderful Wildlife at Potoroo Palace Grab your sunhats and cameras and get very excited! Potoroo Palace Native Animal Sanctuary, nestled in bushland on the beautiful Far South Coast is only 9kms from the stunning hotspot of Merimbula. It’s right on the Princes Highway, and unmissable!

Come and see the dingoes, koalas, kangaroos, emus and more. Enter another world inside the tropical Reptile House to see some amazing snakes and lounging lizards.

Why not call in for delicious food and coffee, browse the educational books, and Australian made gifts, and venture into peaceful bushland surrounds where many of Australia’s most iconic native animals can be seen. Picnic places and BBQs are located near the shady dams, for more al fresco dining.

This small sanctuary has been established for 10 years and is run as a not-for-profit business, dependent on the support of entry fees and donations. Friendly staff love sharing the animal stories and their passion for the natural environment with visitors, including how we all can make a difference in protecting what we love.

The free roaming kangaroos and emus can often be found looking hopeful for their food treats, the ducks like a nibble too and feed bags can be purchased in the café.

Educational Talks are twice daily and there’s even a Potoroo Train to have a fun ride on around the park. Book an Encounter to get up close to a favourite animal. Visit www.potoroopalace.com for more details and find us on facebook: Potoroo Palace Native Animal Sanctuary.

NATIVE ANIMAL EDUCATIONAL SANCTUARY • Open 10am - 4pm daily (except Christmas Day) • Trains & Educational talks at 11am and 2pm daily • Individual Animal Encounters by arrangement

• Blue Wren Cafe now licensed, enjoy delicious homemade snacks and lunches • BBQ also available

9km north of Merimbula on the Princes Hwy Ph: 02 6494 9225 Fax: 02 6494 9559 Office: 02 6494 9053 Email: info@potoroopalace.com www.potoroopalace.com www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au

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Join the southern migration After a fantastic Northern Humpback Whale Migration from Sydney we are looking forward to returning to Merimbula for the southern migration.

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Have tons of fun at Merimbula's Top Fun Looking for something fun to do with the kids?

Top Fun in Merimbula is the perfect venue for kids and adults alike, especially on a cold, wintry day.

There are lots of things to try, including Ten Pin Bowling, the Zone 3 Laser game, an 18-hole Mini Golf course and plenty of video and skillbased 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.

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 dodging 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 2 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. Delicious food from the kiosk is included in every party pack. Helium balloons are also available.

Admission and parking are free, and snacks and coffee are available.

Open 7 days, Top Fun is located at the top of the town at 99 Main St. Merimbula.

Phone 6495 3091, or visit the website at www.topfun.com.au

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EFTPOS available www.topfun.com.au

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Old School Museum

Managed by the Merimbula Imlay Historical Society Featuring an archive collection of written material, oral histories, photographs and maps.

Exhibiting the history of Merimbula, Pambula and adjacent areas Open Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday 1.30pm - 4pm Admission $5 adults, children free.

Main Street Merimbula (Opposite the Merimbula RSL Club) merimbulahistoricalsociety.webhive.com.au

Showcasing the Marine Life of our coast plus Great Food with spectacular views

Fish Feeding Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11.30

Choose from our casual lunch menu (11.30am - 2.30pm)

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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

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, providing plenty of tucker.

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 products, exporting millions of dollars worth of goods every year.

A visit to the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre is a must for all visitors to the region. It provides an insight into how early farmers lived, worked and transported their products. The Heritage Centre is also home to the Bega Tourist Information Centre.

Bega Cheese Heritage Centre The home of

Bega Cheese Free admission Gourmet range of fudge Cheese tasting & sales Ice creams, milk shakes & light meals The History of Dairying Museum Local products, Arts & Crafts, Picnic area Wheelchair friendly Open 9am - 5pm, 7 days (closed Christmas Day & Good Friday) Ph 02 6491 7762 Lagoon St, North Bega www.begacheese.com.au

Incorporating the Bega Visitor Information Centre Ph 6491 7645 begavic@begacheese.com.au Regional Bus Ticketing available for Countrylink & Premier bus services www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au

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Secrets of Treasures of Australian Art 1890 - 1950 13th July, 2017 - 30th September, Bega Valley Regional Gallery The Howard Hinton Collection, in the sheer breadth of its cover of Australian art from the 1880s to the 1940s, is the only collection of its kind in regional Australia.

Howard Hinton, an avid collector of art and visitor of artists' studios, developed his collection for the purpose of encouraging artists, educating students, and for the benefit and enjoyment of the public.

The Collection reflects Hinton's early love for Victorian travel paintings as well as respect for the conventions of Australian landscape art. The Lindsay family is strongly represented as is Streeton, Roberts, Gruner, Hilder, Murch and Feint.

Monday – Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday 9am – 12 noon Bega Valley Regional Gallery, Zingel Place, Bega

The Butchers Block Longest established butcher in Bega, now taking orders via email: the_butchers_block@bigpond.com Lenard’s chicken now in

Bega Garden Nursery Hardy plants for coastal, frost & dry conditions. Seedlings and herbs are our speciality. OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY

“The little nursery down the lane” 187-189 Newtown Rd Bega Rear of 32-34 Church St Bega www.thornleighonnewtown.com.au 6492 6628

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Bega Large range of stock frames, fast and friendly service. Selection of local photography by Tony & Robert Lockerbie. Think outside the picture.

115 Carp St Bega 6492 6500 tony@tonylockerbie.com

BEGA CHEESE HERITAGE CENTRE Open 9am - 5pm, 7 days The History of Dairying Museum Lagoon St North Bega 6491 7762 www.begacheese.com.au

Approved Retailer Watkin’s 3D Paint and Colour Longest established paint specialists in the area for over 25 years. For all your painting solutions, tools & advice.

95 Carp St Bega 6492 3162

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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 VISITOR INFORMATION Tathra Beach Supermarket 1/65 Andy Poole Dr, Tathra www.tathratourism.com.au

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.

The Wharf was damaged during the East Coast Low that hit the region in last June, however the repairs have been completed allowing full access to the Wharf as well as the cafe.

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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.

Both are 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 about 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, ranging from gourmet delis to cafĂŠs and restaurants.

Make sure you have a coffee at Cliff Place in Beach St at the top of town, to really appreciate Tathra's spectacular ocean views.

Enjoy birds and more at On the Perch The Award Winning On the Perch Bird Park has become one of the ‘must see’ attractions of the Sapphire Coast since opening in September 2015.

With about 75 species of bird on display the focus is conservation and education. Visitors can enjoy a total of seven exhibits; Asia/Pacific, Inland Australia, African Savannah, Northern Australia, Temperate Australia, Kimberley region of WA and the ‘Chicken Run’.

The three walk-in aviaries (Asia/ Pacific, Inland Australia, Temperate Australia), are perfect for budding photographers or those that just like to sit amongst the birds.

Combine your visit with our Meet the Keeper talks at 11am and 1pm to learn even more!

Enjoy a coffee in ‘Brood Café’, the café with a difference and The Bower Gift Shop offers a range of gifts, local art and a small range of local produce.

While you're here, make sure you also visit the Sculpture Garden... you'll be amazed by these works made from recycled materials, most of which are for sale.

We are open from 10am but please check our website or facebook for holiday trading details. Open Thursday - Sunday during winter; closing times may vary due to weather conditions.

Left top: Splendid Fairy-wrens can be found in the Inland Australia Walk-in aviary Left bottom: Sacred Kingfisher in the Temperate Australia Walk-in aviary

Tathra Beach Country Club Golf or Tennis Ph 6494 1220

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Learn about birds from Australia and around the world.

Interact with the birds in our walk-in aviaries.

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Find the perfect gift at ‘The Bower’.

Enjoy ‘Brood’, the café with a difference.

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Andy Poole Drive Tathra For the information of members and their guests Is Gambling a Problem For You? Call G-Line (NSW). A confidential anonymous free counselling service. FREE CALL 1800 633 635

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What's On

FEATURED EVENTS:

July/August

'Scotland the Brave' concert 1st July , Merimbula

'Enoch Arden' - Four Winds 2nd July, Bermagui

The Rag Tag Fleet

Current - 4th June 2018 , Eden

Antiques & Collectibles Fair

29th - 30th July, Batemans Bay

Winter Orchid Show

18th - 20th Aug ust, Merimbula

THE RAG TAG FLEET 5 June - 4th February 2018, Eden Killer Whale Museum, Eden.

Celebrating the 75th anniversary of what must be one of the most unusual fleets to take to the water during World War 2, The Rag Tag Fleet is a fascinating exhibition exploring a little-known part of naval history.

The US Navy, suffering defeats in the Phillipines, decided to focus on driving the Japanese out of New Guinea. The only problem was, they didn't have any ships or sailors available.

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attack vessels. Known offiicially as the US Small Ships Section, but nick-named the Rag Tag Fleet by Mission X team member Ladislaw Reday, vessels included wooden trawlers, scows, sailing craft and even a paddle-wheeler.

With sailors away at the war, the Rag Tag Fleet was crewed the young, the old and the 'medically unfit'.

Read more on pages 8 - 9 or visit the website at killerwhalemuseum.com.au SCOTLAND THE BRAVE, CANBERRA BURNS CLUB PIPE BAND 1st July, Merimbula RSL Club, Merimbula If you're a fan of Scottish music and highland dancing, then make sure to grab a ticket to the Canberra Burns Club Pipe Band's new concert 'Scotland The Brave'.

The Band are very excited to be returning to the coast, and look forward to providing an afternoon of wonderful music

and dance that's suitable for all the family.

Tickets can be purchased from the RSL Club (ring 6495 1502) or at the door on the day.

Read more on page 13.

ENOCH ARDEN - WINDSONG SERIES Windsong Pavilion, Four Winds, Bermagui Two of Australia's greatest storytellers come together to perform Alfred Lord Tennyson's 1864 poem 'Enoch Arden' as part of the Windsong Series of events at Four Winds, Bermagui.

Narrated by John Bell, with music performed by Simon Tedeschi (composed by Richard Strauss), this epic tale comes to life in words and music.

According to Simon Tedeschi, Enoch Arden is "a tragic, tempestuous, romantic tale accompanied by the music of a genius. Half chamber music, half theatre."

Find all the details on pages 36 - 37, or fourwinds.com.au

BATEMANS BAY ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES FAIR Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th July, Batemans Bay Basketball Stadium, Hanging Rock Place Be seduced by the variety of antiques and collectibles from

a large number of Australia's dealers at the 2017 Antiques and Collectibles Fair.

Last year's Fair ran out of stall space and 2017 is bound to be just as popular with exhibitors.

Find out what your antique is worth, with valuations available for $5 per item or $10 for 3 (maximum 3 items).

The delicious food isn't changing though - it will still be as delicious as last year.

The Antiques Fair is open on Saturday 29th from 9am - 5pm and on Sunday 30th from 9am - 2pm.

Adults $5, Families $12, Accompanied children (under 12 years) free. Phone 0407 784 679, 0429 068 287 or check the website at www. batemansbayantiquesfair.com for more information.

WINTER ORCHID SHOW, SAPPHIRE COAST ORCHID CLUB 18th - 20th August, Twyford Hall, Merimbula It’s orchid time on the Far South Coast, and the Sapphire Coast Orchid Club is holding a show in Merimbula's Twyford Hall to celebrate. A huge array of beautiful orchids will be on display and for sale, and there will be demonstrations held over the weekend.

The shows are a great chance to find out about all things related to orchids.

The Winter Show is open on Friday and Saturday from 9am 5pm and on Sunday from 9am - 1pm. Entry is free. Visit the Club's website for details: sapphirecoastorchids.org.au

HATSAVVY MILLINERY STUDIO - SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST HATS. Hatsavvy studio, Shop 3/120 Wagonga Street Narooma 0439 791 498 This little treasure trove of all things predominately handmade is the focus in the Milliners workspace/studio.

Experienced hatmaker Anne Colquitt will guide you through a process to find the best hat for your lifestyle and proportions.

"It's about symmetry and proportion", says Anne, who has been practicing her craft for over 25 years.

Lately a range of women's bamboo active wear has arrived to complement the Australian merino wraps, jumpers, beanies and gloves arriving for winter.

Call in to Hatsavvy to find out if Anne is running any classes.

Check out Hatsavvy on Facebook & Instagram.

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Intriguing Cobargo Things to See & Do Follow the Cobargo Village Historic Walk and listen to the Audio Tour Enjoy a picnic on the banks of the Narira River 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’.

The picturesque historic village of Cobargo is more than a working village though; 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 it's 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. Twig & Feather is also full of scented delights, with hand-made candles and a unique range of homewares, kitchenware and stationery.

Take your time in Bangles Gallery For 43 years the Bangles belief has been quality, variety, affordable prices and great customer service. The current owner, Derwood, has been involved with Bangles Gallery for 33 years, which is quite an achievement.

Located in a magnificent two-storey timber building in the centre of Cobargo, pottery is at the heart of Bangles Gallery.

With a wood fire keeping the shop cosy and warm, Bangles is perfect to wander through on a chilly day....or in any kind of weather.

A talented pool of craftspeople supply Bangles with a selection of traditional and modern Australian-made pottery, with a small amount sourced from overseas.

There's an extensive range of cookware that is both beautiful and functional, vases, pots, and elegant decorative pieces.

Bangles is not just about pottery though.

A more diverse range of products has been introduced, including glassware, ironware, leadlight lamps and beautifully crafted cutlery sets.

Reflecting the Bangles philosophy, these pieces all represent great value for money without sacrificing quality.

Browse through the well-stocked shop to find the perfect gift or something special for yourself.

Bangles Gallery, Princes Highway, Cobargo.

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Art Galleries Trail Batemans Bay to Eden

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1. The Land of Many Waters Gallery Batemans Bay Visitors Centre, Princes Highway, Batemans Bay. Ph 4472 6900. Open 7 days. Mixed exhibition featuring local artists working with textiles, print, pastel, paint and more. All work for sale. Visit www. eurobodalla.com.au for more information..

2. Juela Mogo 36a Princes Highway, Mogo. Ph 4474 4981 www.juelamogo.com.au Boutique design and manufacturing studio offering a unique, personable and specialised service. Their onsite 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.

Jeweller Bloss Theodore - at Juela Mogo Boutique jewellery design at Juela Mogo 3. Montague Art and Craft Society (MACS) See the range of local art, craft, produce, and gifts at MACS shop/gallery at Narooma Visitor Centre, Ph 4476 2881. Call in at MACS Studio/Gallery to see work in progress at the Red Cottage, 92 Campbell Street, Ph 4476 5397. MACS manages the School of Art Cottage on behalf of the community. www.macsnarooma.com www.facebook.com/macsartnarooma 4. Apma Creations Aboriginal Art Gallery & Gift Shop 17 Corkhill Dve Central Tilba 0437 617 390 Merryn Apma's exhibition space and gift shop is situated in beautiful Central Tilba, at the base of Mother Mountain, Gulaga. This addition to the South Coast arts landscape will showcase Aboriginal artists and creative producers from across Australia and the Torres Strait and feature works of the local Yuin and Ngarigo people.

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Apma Creations Aboriginal Art Gallery 5. Bermagui Mudworks 23 Alexander Dr, Bermagui Ph 6493 4661.

Pottery studio & Coffee Lounge, with original wheel thrown domestic ware and garden ware. Open 9am to 5pm, closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Will be closed for winter from June 1st, reopens on the October long weekend.

6. Ivy Hill Gallery 1795 Bermagui Rd, Wapengo. Ph 6494 0152 www.ivyhill.com.au Open Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm.

Closed for winter from 13 June. Reopening September 28th with an exciting programme.

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7. Bega Valley Regional Gallery Zingel Place, Bega. Ph 6499 2187 www.begavalley.nsw.gov.au Open Tue - Fri 10am - 4pm, Sat 9am - 12 noon.

July 15 - September 30. Treasures of Australian Art 1890 to 1950 | The Howard Hinton Collection - touring from the New England Regional Art Museum. Howard Hinton, an avid collector of art and visitor of artists' studios, developed his collection for the purpose of encouraging artists, educating students, and for the benefit and enjoyment of the public. The Collection reflects Hinton's early love for Victorian travel paintings as well as respect for the conventions of Australian landscape art.

8. 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: 16 June – 12 July. A Plethora of POSTCARDS - A new category is a series of 3 or more Postcards on a theme. Postcards will be 2D & 3D and will be in these categories, Junior, Youth and Adult. Come and vote for Peoples Choice.

14 July – 2 August. Sanctuary - Alexandra Seddon, Cowsnest artists and Potoroo Palace. Sanctuary: A shelter, a safe place, a resting place, a sacred sleeping place. When you reach the place, the outer wandering disappears, the inner appears. The trees lace sky to land.

4 August – 23 August. Ways of Speaking - Tulgeen’s Artists in the Garage are on a journey of discovery, developing their individual ways of seeing and speaking.

25 August – 13 September. Monday Mornings - Bega Valley Art & Craft Society’s Monday art group presents works in watercolour, pastel, acrylic oils and ceramics.

Gallery 2: May & June - Spiral members’ retail space.

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9. Australian Pottery at Bemboka 24 Oliver Street, Bemboka Ph 6493 0491 www. australianpotteryatbemboka.com.au Open October – June, Friday to Monday 10am to 5pm or by appointment. Australian pottery made in the last half-century by hundreds of different makers, displayed in a contemporary house and gallery setting with mountain views 10. Artessence Gallery 47 Toalla St Pambula. Ph 6495 7286 (Facebook: Artessence Gallery) Artessence Gallery features a diverse range of art by local artists including paintings, photographs, lino-cuts, hand-blown glass, ceramics, woodwork, textiles and jewellery, plus selected art by other Australian artists displayed over three rooms at historic McKells Cottage, Pambula.

Open Monday-Friday 10am - 4.00pm, Saturday 10am – 12.30pm. www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au

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TranquilBermagui Things to See & Do Swim at beautiful Horseshoe Bay Wander through the Fishermens Wharf complex Watch the fishing boats unload at the Fishermens Wharf Sample the delights on offer at the cafĂŠs, patisserie and gellateria dotted around town VISITOR INFORMATION Bunga St, Bermagu 6493 3054 Open 7 days 10am - 4pm

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 canoeing.

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throw in a line from the beach, rocks or 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 Scenic Drive.

Try out the 18 hole golf course, hit a ball around the tennis courts or play bowls at the Bermagui Country Club.

Test your riding skills at the Bermagui Mountain Bike Park with its tracks suitable for differing skill levels.

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 cafĂŠs.

Close to Bermagui, Wallaga Lake is one of the largest coastal lakes in NSW, an area of outstanding natural beauty with special significance for the Aboriginal people of the area.

On the Wallaga Lake Road is the Montreal Goldfield, a wonderful community project that has restored parts of this historic site. Take a guided tour of Australia's only Goldfield that goes to the sea, and learn about the discovery of gold in the 1880s and its impact on the township.

Montreal Goldfield The place to go for a very Unusual, Educational, Beautiful, Relaxed Experience Tours at 2pm every day Located 7km north of Bermagui on Wallaga Lake Rd Entry is by guided tour only.

“A unique experience”

Cost: $7.50/adult $5/child $25/family

Admittance by guided tour only Tours daily at 2pm - $7.50pp - 1¼ hrs

Phone 6493 3054 for more information

Montreal Goldfield

Why not enjoy lunch at Bermagui and do a tour in the afternoon?

Groups - Bookings essential 6493 3054

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

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Craft Beer, Great Food Great Atmosphere Located at the entry of BIG4 Wallaga Lake Holiday Park

Ph: 6493 3225

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John Bell and Simon Tedeschi perform at Four Winds A tale of shipwreck, heartbreak and redemption comes to the Windsong Pavilion on Sunday 2nd July as part of Four Winds Artistic Director James Crabb's, Windsong Series.

Founder of Bell Shakespeare, John Bell, and internationally acclaimed pianist, Simon Tedeschi - two of Australia’s great storytellers bring their unique performance of Enoch Arden to the Four Winds Windsong Pavilion.

This epic melodrama, composed by Richard Strauss to the words of Alfred Lord Tennyson’s 1864 poem ‘Enoch Arden’, will be performed in words and music.

According to Simon Tedeschi, 'Enoch Arden' Is "a tragic, tempestuous, romantic tale accompanied by the music of a genius. Half chamber music, half theatre."

The historic and artistic value of pairing poetry with classical music is something that both performers are eager to share with audiences as they tour around Australia. "Audiences can expect a moving and dramatic tale of shipwreck, loss and redemption--- very satisfying theatre" says John Bell.

John Bell is one of Australian theatre’s most illustrious figures, having played a role in the development of our nation’s rich artistic culture, as founder of Bell Shakespeare, an actor and director.

Simon Tedeschi, is one of the most soughtafter pianists in Australia. After solo recitals and numerous awards throughout Europe, the USA and Asia, Tedeschi returned to Sydney in 2010. He has since performed as soloist for the Sydney and Adelaide Symphony Orchestras, Queensland Music Festival, Musica Viva and several concert series and major venues around the country.

This rich, philosophical tale of love and loss, inspired by some of Strauss’s most intriguing music, will be performed in the Four Winds Windsong Pavilion, Four Winds Rd, Bermagui on Sunday 2 July at 12.30pm. Find more details at fourwinds.com.au/whats-on or by calling 6493 3414.

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Then, on Sunday 19 November don’t miss the world renowned Soprano, Dame Emma Kirkby, in concert with Jakob Lindberg on Lute.

Beginning as a schoolteacher and amateur singer, Dame Emma Kirkby was soon invited to perform professionally with pioneer groups; and long partnerships followed in Britain and abroad, with ensembles, individual players and record companies, so that now Emma’s voice and style are recognized worldwide.

Jakob Lindberg, born in Djursholm in Sweden, was inspired first by the Beatles, then turned to classical guitar, studying at Stockholm University; later at the Royal College of Music in London he worked on lute repertoire with Diana Poulton, deciding finally to concentrate on renaissance and baroque music.

Don’t miss this exquisite afternoon of Renaissance and Baroque Lute Songs in the world-class acoustics of the Windsong Pavilion in the beautiful surrounds of the Four Winds site, 9kms south of Bermagui.

Individual performance: Adults $80; 16yrs & under FREE. Subscription package $140 includes this event and the next Windsong Series event with Dame Emma Kirkby (Soparano) & Jakob Lindberg (Lute) to be held on Sunday 19 November 2017.

Bookings: www.fourwinds.com.au/whats-on Below: Jakob Lindberg and Dame Emma Kirkby

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CharmingTilba Things to See & Do Go for a hike up Gulaga Mountain Try fishing at Mystery Bay Explore the fascinating shops Visit the historic ABC Cheese Factory Drop in to the Dromedary Hotel

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.

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The entire village of Central Tilba was classified by he 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, giftware, as well as a bakery and a pub are all located on Central Tilba’s main street.

At the ABC Cheese Factory there's South Coast Cheeses made on the premises, and Real Tilba Milk, made from local jersey cows.

Reva at Tilba has divine jewellery from Australia and around the world, and Gulaga Gallery has hemp and bamboo clothing.

Gulaga Gallery (02) 4473 7233

Tilba Leather Tilba Leather was established in 1982, and proprietors Phil and Debbie Elton are very proud to have supplied their customers with quality leathergoods for the past 31 years.

It’s no surprise though that the business is still going strong when you discover the quality of the beautiful leather goods at Tilba Leather.

Phil is a self-taught leather craftsman, and Tilba Leather is one of the reasons why Central Tilba is considered the Arts and Craft centre of the South Coast. From belts, bridles and whips, Tilba Leather stocks both new and exciting merchandise, as well as Phil’s creations, but the focus is firmly on Australian leatherwork. Phil also repairs all manner of saddlery.

Tilba Leather also has a fantastic range of footware, with beautiful Naot and other brands of leather shoes, and quality ugg boots., perfect for when the temperature starts to fall.

If you're looking for gift ideas, you can't go past one of Phil's beautiful hand-made belts, or have a look at the colourful and functional Mywalit range of purses and bags that Tilba Leather stock.

Debbie and the friendly Tilba Leather staff are on hand to provide advice and help seven days a week, so step into Tilba Leather and

be transported back to your childhood as the aroma of real leather touches your senses.

Tilba Leather 24 Bate St, Central Tilba.

Ph (02) 4473 736 tilbaleathershop@gmail.com www.tilba.com.au/item/tilba-leather/

Tilba Leather 4473 7360

24 Bate St Central Tilba tilbaleathershop@gmail.com

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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: Off Peak 9am - 4pm, 7 days Peak 9am - 5pm, 7 days

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.

It's also the perfect place for a relaxed coastal holiday.

The town manages to retain 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 lots of waterways to explore or fish in.

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lots of places to walk around town and 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 National Parks & Wildlife Service tour of the island covering 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 12,000 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 and restaurants to try, as well as shops to explore.

How Life Should Be at Big4 Narooma Easts Holiday Park With the cooler weather arriving around the country, Narooma’s beautiful climate really shines. Cooler nights are frequently followed by gloriously sunny days, perfect for hiking, biking, walking or just mooching around.

Our climate is noted as the second most temperate climate in the world, so what better place to head to for a relaxing getaway from those impending winter chills.

Narooma offers a lifestyle so relaxed you never want to leave. Our slogan “How life should be” accurately sums up how life really is inNarooma.

No stress here!

We’re blessed with a wonderful variety of restaurants, cafes and clubs, all offering fine food and beverages.

Mother Nature was particularly kind by giving us so much natural beauty, both along the coast and through the hills.

Fishing charters, inlet cruises, art and craft shops – we’ve got them all.

There’s always plenty of room on our famous golf course and our local lawn bowls experts welcome some out of town competition.

There’s also a great range of accommodation options at very affordable prices.

BIG4 Narooma Easts Holiday Park is an ideal place to enjoy all of Narooma’s attractions.

The Park is situated on the edge of the pristine waters of the Wagonga Inlet, and offers exceptional quality accommodation, with generous size grassed and slab sites for tents, campers or caravans or spoil yourself with a fully self contained cabin just metres from the inlet.

Wednesday morning tea with home made scones and pastries is a popular venue for guests to share their stories.

Picture yourself with a wine on the veranda with nothing to do but relax. Wow, that’s “how life should be”.

VISIT US FOR FANTASTIC HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES www.easts.com.au

Big4 Batemans Bay Easts Riverside Holiday Park Ph: 1800 132 787 E: batemansbay@easts.com.au

Big4 Moruya Heads Easts Dolphin Beach Holiday Park Ph: 1800 232 787 E: dolphin@easts.com.au

Big4 Narooma Easts Holiday Park Ph: 1800 332 787 E: holiday@easts.com.au

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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 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.

EVENING PENGUIN TOURS - BOOK NOW Montague Island Evening Penguin Tour Visit the famous seal colonies then tour the lighthouse before watching the penguins come ashore on the island.

Snorkel or Dive with the seals at Montague Island Double Dive - $100 Snorkelling - From $60 includes mask fins and snorkel Fishing Trips - 5 or 6 hour, or full day 5 Hour - $140 per Adult All trips subject to minimum numbers, weather and sea conditions 6 Hour - $150 per Adult

Live Entertainment July/August Eden Fishermens Club Ph 6496 1577 July Fri 7th Darryl Lamb from 7.30pm Tue 11th Morning Melodies - Joe Driscoll, 11am Fri 14th Jones Brothers Duo from 8pm Fri 21st DJ Grey – Xmas in July from 7.30pm August Fri 11th Joe Driscoll from 7.30pm Tue 22nd Morning Melodies - Rick Bloomfield, 11am Fri 25th Joe Quennell from 7.30pm Eden Gardens Country Club Ph 6496 1126 July Sat 1st Chris McGrath from 7.30pm Lakeview Hotel Ph 6495 1202 July/August Contact Hotel for details

Merimbula RSL Phone 6495 1502 July Sat 1st Canberra Burns Club Pipe Band Scotland the Brave Concert - 2pm

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(under 16) Sat 1st DJ Grey – Singing Comp Sat 8th Ricky Bloomfield And The Radars Sat15th Darryl Lamb Sat 22nd The Hoops Sat 29th Steve N Adam August Sat 5th DJ Grey Sat 12th Ricky Bloomfield And The Radars Sat 19th Once Bitten Sat 26th Mojo

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Memorable Mogo Things to See & Do Step back in time and pan for gold at the 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 Original Gold Rush Colony is a must.

Located in a natural Australian bush setting on 4.5ha, the Original Gold Rsuh Colony, formerly known as Old Mogo Town, is a great place to step back in time.

The Original Gold Rush Colony has won the Cultural and Heritage Tourism award at the South Coast Regional Tourism Awards four times, as well as winning the Heritage and Cultural Tourism - Hall of Fame award in 2011.

Mogo is now famous for its great range of specialty stores, housed in replica nineteenth

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century timber buildings.

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.

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’.

Not far from Mogo is the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens that features plants native to the Eurobodalla region. Stroll along the 6km of pathways observing a variety of birds and other native wildlife. Two tracks provided access to the Gardens for those with prams or limited mobility.

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

Julea in Mogo Located in a beautifully restored cottage, Julea Mogo is renowned for creating unique pieces on-site, made specifically for the individual.

In their efforts to create the perfect tailormade piece, owners Bloss Theodore and Deb Gough get a sense of a client's personal style, and consult closely with them in the design process. Deb explains, "Jewellery is such a personal expression. We want our customers to be involved in the process."

In practical terms, one day Bloss, together with jewellers Pip and Caity, could be creating or remodelling a family heirloom, the next a quirky, fun piece.

Taking this approach means the team at Juela Mogo don't create their own signature collections, rather they have created an extensive range of one-off pieces.

They do however, have a signature style and a growing reputation for quality in design, product and service. In fact, one of their customers was stopped in the street by someone who asked if she was wearing a 'Juela Mogo' ring.

Julea Mogo also offer an exclusive range of jewellery by both Australian and international designers who share a similar philosophy.

Bloss and Deb have big plans for Julea Mogo, with a plan to expand the studio and create a new workshop. They hope that this will allow them to keep on producing timeless pieces for their ever-expanding customer base.

Julea Mogo www.juleamogo.com.au

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

The biggest & best range of professional art supplies as well as paper craft materials in the area. We offer workshops for all levels in mixed media, stamping, cardmaking, scrapbooking & polymer clay.

With friendly service & professional advice you are sure to find what you need at Amanda’s of Mogo.

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

Open 7 days ~ 9am to 5pm 41 Princes Hwy, Mogo NSW 2536 Ph/Fax: 02 4474 3453 5 minutes south of Batemans Bay

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Kayaking & canoeing in the land of many waters Thinking about kayaking around the Eurobodalla? Listed below are some great flatwater and sea kayaking routes, courtesy of Eurobodalla Coast Tourism's Kayaking & Canoeing brochure.

1. Durras Lake (up to 15km) 2. South Durras to Batemans Bay in the Batemans Marine Park (17km) 3. Cullendulla Creek and Snapper Island (up to 14km) 4. Lower Clyde River – Batemans Bay and Nelligen (up to 30km) 5. Upper Clyde River at Shallow Crossing (25–40km) 6. Batehaven to Mossy Point (up to 20km) 7. Tomaga River from Mossy Point (up to 22km) 8. Moruya River east of Moruya (up to 14km) 9. Moruya River west of Moruya and the Deua

River (up to 24km) 10. Coila Lake at Tuross (up to 18.5km) 11. Tuross Lake (up to 25km) 12. Lower Tuross River and Borang Lake (up to 17km) 13. Upper Tuross River and Bumbo Lake (11– 22.8km) 14. Wagonga Inlet at Narooma (various lengths) 15. Corunna Lake, Tilba region (up to 12km) 16. Mystery Bay to Narooma (various lengths) 17. Wallaga Lake, south of Tilba (up to 20km)

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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 Drop in to Indoor Karting and test your driving skills 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.

Now a thriving regional centre and major 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 places to try them.

Free call 1800 028 276 MOTOR INN & COTTAGE

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