Far South Coast iMag - March/April 2016

Far South Coast

info guide March/April 2016

Inside • Art Trail • Collectibles Trail • What to See and Do • What's On • Live Music Guide • Monthly Markets • Regional Map Also Online

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Collectibles Trail

BATEMANS BAY MOGO

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Old Wares - Vintage

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1- Milstons Past & Present 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

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2 - Narooma New & Used

4 - Belongings

We buy, sell and trade. Thousands of CDs, DVDs and second hand books.

Quality furniture & bedding.Antiques, retro, collectibles.

Bric-a-brac, local removals.

Ph: 4476 1107 122 Wagonga St Narooma

Belongings offers a selection of furniture and homewares worthy of a second chance, regardless of age or style with a preference for items made from natural materials.

3 - Mockingbird Lane

5 - Annies Bargain Basement

Be inspired by an eclectic mix of 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

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 4 days/wk or by appointment.

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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5-7 Wallaga Lake Rd Bermagui (enter via 777 carpark) Ph: 0488 950 165

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Welcome

to the Far South Coast Contents

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

Towns

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

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Cover Photo: Margaret Preston, Still life with national flowers 1957, oil on canvas, 50 x 50cm, Collection AGNSW. At Bega Valley Regional Gallery as part of the exhibition - 'FLORA AUSTRALIS Australian Artists & the floral still life', 11 March – 11 June 2016.

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From The Editor Welcome to the March/April edition of the FSC iMag. As always, this time of year is really busy, with Easter and school holidays in NSW, Victoria and the A.C.T. March is Festival Month... and there's a lot of them!

The 10th Sculpture On The Edge kicks things off, running from March 5th - 14th. The main event features large sculptures scattered around the headlands of Bermagui, but there's also a Symposium, Community Picnic, Fire Festival and more. The details are on page 44.

The Bermagui Seaside Fair is a real community event that brings together people doing all sorts of things, like a street parade, great music and cultural programs, Umbrellas of Bermagui, free kids novelty events, a sandcastle competition, pet parade, fireworks - and there's still more! Find out more on page 44.

Four Winds Festival is held every second year at Easter, and this year the program is as exceptional as ever. The outdoor Sound Shell amphitheatre is the setting for performances by international, Australian and local musicians and dancers. You'll find more information on page 46.

The Tilba Festival is on Easter Saturday and is an action-packed day with 4 stages of live music, stalls, great food, street theatre and old-fashioned games like gumboot-tossing, cheese-rolling and egg throwing. It's pretty unique - read more on page 51.

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 Imag Publications 2015 Independently owned franchise Published by iMag Publications 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.

Once you've done the festivals, the Sapphire Coast Turf Club has race meetings in March and April. So for a great day of racing, make sure you get to the track at Kalaru. Details on page 17.

Don't forget to keep your iMag handy as you travel around the region, or download it onto your phone or tablet from the website at www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au

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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.

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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45kg LPG cylinder deliveries from Eden to Tathra NO ANNUAL RENTAL CHARGES Weber BBQs Camping Equipment Homebrew Supplies Paper Supplies & Cleaning Chemicals Safety Equipment 6496 1082 Cnr Bass & Imlay Street's, Eden

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• New Complex • Centre of Town • Motel & SC Units • Now with Wireless Broadband • Fantastic views of Twofold Bay 178 Imlay St, Eden NSW 2551

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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

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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Dining with this view!

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Etched in Stone: the stories behind Eden’s War Memorial Between 2014 - 2018, nations around the world are commemorating the centenary of the First World War. Eden Killer Whale Museum’s exhibition Etched in Stone provides a local perspective on the stories behind the names of the First World War servicemen who are commemorated on Eden’s Cenotaph.

With the First World War being fought on shores far from Australia, few families were able to visit grave sites or battle grounds.

Local memorials provided a formal place for communities to grieve and remember those whose who would never come home. They also provided a place of commemoration where a grave was not possible, usually for the sad situation where soldiers were missing, presumed killed.

As early as October 1915, Australians began

establishing memorials commemorating those serving (or lost) overseas in the First World War. Coinciding with the first anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli, fundraising for New South Wales’ state memorial began in 1916, although it was not officially opened until 1934. In the Bega Valley Shire, memorial fundraising committees started to form in the

Above: Unveiled at the Shire Council Chambers in 1922, Eden’s First World War memorial took the form of simple marble honour rolls. Memorial services were conducted here until the first official service was held at the new Cenotaph in 1967.

Above: Bill Stafford & sons William, Lot & Bob. Courtesy of Mr & Mrs R Stafford.

Local brickmaker, Bill Stafford, gave his age as 45 years old but was actually 58 when he enlisted. Bill served in France until he was wounded in action and his true age was discovered while in hospital. William and Lot both served overseas with the Light Horse Regiment, with Lot going on to serve with the Volunteer Defence Force in WWII.

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early 1920s. The second in the Shire, Eden’s First World War memorial was officially unveiled in 1922. This was in the form of two simple marble honour rolls that were erected either side of the Council Chambers in Eden, which were later removed and incorporated into a new Cenotaph built in 1966. Located on Calle Calle Street, the Cenotaph was built to include the names of local World War Two service personnel and today includes the names of personnel who have served in other theatres of war since.

While memorials honour the names of service personnel, space prevents individual stories being told. The Fallen have always been given a special place in history, but what of the men who returned home physically and emotionally changed forever? Etched in Stone tries to understand the experience of some of Eden’s 122 First World War servicemen – the courageous and the deserters, the young and the old, the loss or survival of brothers, those who went on to serve in the Second World War and those who never made it out of Australia

the first time around. Etched in Stone is on display at Eden Killer Whale Museum until 2 December 2018.

Above: Ernest Ralston. Courtesy of Mrs D Hawthorne. A signaller with the 33rd Battalion, Ernie was recommended four times for gallant conduct and devotion to duty before being awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his service in France. After the war he served as Lighthouse Keeper at Green Cape Lighthouse.

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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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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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Hands-on interactive fun for all at Marine Discovery Centre The Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre is a fun and educational marine centre jam packed with interesting live exhibits and a large array of fascinating displays. From the land to the sea, the displays cover a huge range of topics including Shorebirds, Shells and Sharks. We also have many interactive exhibits such as the Touch Tank, Beachcombing table, Deep Sea Exhibit and Microscopes.

Come in and enjoy the film while the kids play in the huge box of shells; watch the octopus change colour and shape as she moves around her tank; discover what sand looks like once magnified several times under our special Micro-eyes. It’s hands-on, interactive, entertaining and fun!

During the holiday times we have additional outdoor activities such as our increasingly popular Guided Snorkel Tours. Join a qualified guide and we will take you on a spectacular tour of the underwater world. We cater for beginners through to advanced, all gear is supplied, and you will learn snorkel techniques and marine creature

Fun for the whole family!

identification in this two hour tour.

You may want to gather the family together for a Rocky Shore Ramble where we will discover the incredible world of rock pools and what lies in them, beneath the rocks, and under the weed.

Suitable for ages 5+, this is a fantastic 1.5 hour tour of fascination and fun for the whole family, and extended family, and your friends, and their friends!

Phone us for more details and to check current opening hours and admission prices.

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 10

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Cruise Twofold Bay and Beyond with Cat Balou Enjoy a memorable cruise aboard the 2014 South Coast Tourism Ecotourism Award Winner CAT BALOU. Some of Cat Balou's tours include: 2hr TWOFOLD BAY HIGHLIGHTS CRUISE Relax and see the highlights of beautiful Twofold Bay aboard Cat Balou. 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, woodchip mill and naval wharf. Also viewed are mussel farms and the fishing fleet at Eden.

There is an excellent chance of seeing dolphins, seals and penguins on the cruise so don’t forget your camera for some holiday photographs.

NEW CRUISE! - 3hr Coastal Wilderness Cruise Cat Balou Cruises have recently introduced another cruise option. This is a 3hour Coastal Wilderness Cruise. Cat Balou will head offshore taking in the beauty of Australia’s Coastal

Wilderness and Ben Boyd National Park while watching for birdlife and sealife. These cruises operate on selected mornings and head south towards Greencape Lighthouse, calling into picturesque Bittangabee Bay weather permitting.

Refreshments are included on both cruises and beer and wine are also available.

Ros and Gordon Butt have been operating Cat Balou Cruises for the past 28 years. As well as winning the 2014 South Coast Tourism Award for Ecotourism and Tourism Small Business, Cat Balou Cruises was awarded Trip Advisors Certificate of Excellence in 2014 and 2015 and ranked as their Number 1 attraction in Eden.

Bookings for all cruises must be made in advance.

Phone 0427 260489 or 0427 962027 for timetable and bookings Cruises depart from Main Wharf, Weecoon Street, Eden (20 mins south of Merimbula)

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$75 Adults & seniors, $50 all children under 16yrs, $220 Family (2 adults & 3 children)

Cruises depart Main Wharf, Eden BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: PH 0427 962027 or 0427 260489 www.whalewatchingeden.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. Seeking shelter from a gale, Bass travelled up the Pambula River, noting its beauty in his diary. A marker has been erected by the National Parks and Wildlife Service on this historic site.

European settlement began in the 1830s, with the original 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’s historic past is still very much in evidence, with beautifully restored and maintained historic buildings and farmhouses.

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Pambula now has an eclectic mix of businesses, with art galleries, cafĂŠs, restaurants, retailers, pubs, a wine bar selling locally made wines and local produce, 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.

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.

Follow the river inland around the corner from the playground area until you find the walking track. This track has viewing platforms that offer beautiful views of the cliffs on the opposite bank and the beautiful clear water below.

Heading south toward Eden from Pambula, turn off the Highway to Pambula Lake, at the opposite end of the lake/river system.

Pambula Lake is the operational base for several local oyster growers. Don't leave without trying some of the delicious freshly-shucked oysters, grown in the clean waters of Pambula Lake.

Wild Rye's Open in Cann River and Pambula Well-known throughout the Bega Valley and beyond, Wild Rye's Baking Co. has expanded its operations, with new premises in Cann River.

With many of its devoted Victorian customers looking for high quality food when travelling to the Far South Coast, Cann River was the logical solution for a Wild Rye's take-away, offering the same high standard products, but with fast service and easy parking on the Highway.

Local Cann River residents (and those from outlying areas) are already converted to the high standard of Wild Rye's products, with a loyal band of regulars already appearing daily.

Food is prepared every day in the kitchens of the Pambula shop, using local produce where possible, and then driven down to Cann River in a special refrigerated vehicle.

Wild Rye's have created a range of simple, fresh sandwiches, toasties and paninis, perfect for a quick bite to eat when travelling.

Wild Rye's famous pies are also available at

Cann River, with favourites like the traditional Aussie meat pie made from locally grown chunky beef through to seafood mornay and lamb Rogan Josh. For the vegetarians, choose from blue cheese, spinach and cauliflower or lentil and wild mushroom.

The all-important take-away coffee is a crucial part of the Cann River operation. Wild Rye's roaster Erin roasts all their coffee on-site in Pambula using a German Probat Coffee Roaster.

Wild Rye's source in-season speciality beans direct from the farm, as to ensure the product is grown sustainably and the farmer and their workers are fairly compensated.

Also available are a selection of cakes (including gluten-free) and pastries, and of course Wild Rye's range of breads, made by hand using traditional methods.

Wild Rye's, 14A Princes Highway, Cann River (next to the supermarket). Phone 6495 6649

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 www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au

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“We REPAIR first... REPLACE when necessary”

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

Ph: 6495 6220

Workshop located at 37A Bullara St, Pambula

For all your camping gear.

Gas & Weber Specialist Dealer ♦ BBQ’s, Cooking Appliances ♦ Tents, Tarps & Coolers ♦ Fridges, Sunshelters & Tables ♦ Sleeping Gear ♦ Gas Refills - Repairs & Replacement Parts ARTHUR KAINE DRV PAMBULA (Opposite Cemetary) gascon2549@bigpond.com Ph 6495 7121

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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 Have some thrills 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

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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Awesome Autumn Racing!

There’s no better way to kick start your weekend than with an exhilarating and funfilled Friday afternoon at the races!

The Merimbula Cup is on Friday 4th of March and then our second autumn race meet is on Friday 1st of April (no joke!)

Boasting a stunning track complimented with modern spectator facilities, the Sapphire Coast Turf Club is fast becoming one of the most popular racecourses in regional NSW. Local and interstate jockeys, trainers, owners and punters are drawn to the Sapphire Coast Turf Club, ensuring high class fields at all race meets.

Patrons can enjoy an unobstructed view of the action from most parts of the course, including the Members Reserve and Sponsors Lounge and from the large,

banked lawn areas.

Limited Reserved Seating Packages are available in our Sponsors Lounge… call 02 6494 1899 for information or if you would like to book.

Free buses will be running to and from the course on both race days. For departure times and locations visit www.sapphirecoastturfclub.com.au

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International star Cosentino performs at Magic Mountain Magic Mountain, in partnership with David Willis Entertainment, is excited to host one of the most exciting events the Sapphire Coast has ever seen.

Cosentino the Grand Illusionist will be performing on Magic Mountain's Rocka House stage over two magical nights during Easter.

A true all-round entertainer, Cosentino was runner up in 2011's highest rating TV show Australia’s Got Talent, he won Dancing with the Stars in 2013, and is a three time Australian award winning magician.

According to the Sunday Telegraph, "Cosentino is the most successful entertainer to emerge from reality TV in Australia".

Internationally, he has been awarded a prestigious Merlin Award, acknowledging him as the 'International Magician of the Year'.

Cosentino will be performing at Magic Mountain

on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th March in a family-friendly event. The shows will kick off around 6pm with support acts such as local talent Lochie Marson and others.

Food and drink will be available on the night from Magic Mountain's catering facilities.

Tickets will sell quickly, so check the Magic Mountain website for details on prices and ordering tickets.

To make a day of it, Magic Mountain will be celebrating its annual family Easter celebration on Easter Sunday.

We will enjoy the day with the DJ/ Karaoke stylings of DJ Grey and a gorgeous Easter fairy, an Easter egg toss, the Golden Egg Hunt, Egg Throw and much more…. the fun and games start from 10am.

For more information about upcoming events, visit the website www.magicmountain.net.au

...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

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Welcome Jimmy to Potoroo Palace!

Jimmy is Potoroo Palace’s most recent and long awaited for arrival.

He is a young male koala who has come to provide companionship to our own very precious koala, Sapphire, who was born at Potoroo Palace nearly 5 years ago.

Jimmy was close to dying from starvation when he was rescued in the wild, and was in care for quite some time whilst good health was restored to him. With assistance from National Parks, he now has a new safe and loving home.

Sapphire and Jimmy were introduced to each other very gradually at first and slowly, allowing them to see one another from a safe distance and to get used to each other’s scent.

After a while it seemed a good idea to let

them meet properly. They were watched very closely when their internal enclosure doors were opened so they could visit one another.

It was so exciting for staff to see Sapphire meet another koala after such a long time. Although they both live in different enclosures within one larger enclosure, they can still see and smell each other and it is a delight to know they have some companionship now.

Why not come along to see them this Easter and see if you can get some wonderful pictures to enter in Potoroo Palace’s fundraising Photographic Competition.

More details about this can be found on our website - just look under Events. www.potoroopalace.com

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

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Fishing Charters 4hr Morning Reef Fishing Charters

Just the right amount of time to catch a feed of fish to take home for lunch! $85 Adults | $60 Child under 16yrs $250 Family (2 adults and 2 children)

3hr Family Fishing Charter

$60 Adults | $40 Child under 16yrs $180 Family (2 adults and 2 children) On board a comfortable 43ft. Steber with on board toilet and sun protection | Personalised service guaranteed All gear, tackle and bait supplied | Fish cleaned No fishing licence required *Private and share charters available

Merimbula Bay Discovery Tour This enjoyable cruise take in the sights of Merimbula Bay and regularly sees dolphins, seals, seabirds and other marine life.

Boat Hire

Daily Departures $30 Adults | $27 Senior/Student Concession $20 Child 1-16 years $85 Family (2 adults and 2 children) A great way to explore Merimbula Lake.

Pack a picnic or try your hand at fishing.

4m aluminium tinnies with 6hp outboards 1 hour $50 2 hours $70 3 hours $90 4 hours $110 All Day Special (8hrs) $180

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Land a catch with Headland Fishing Charters Going fishing with Headland Fishing Charters is a real adventure for both young and old, experienced fishers or beginners.

Owners Gavin and Lisa Rikken love nothing better than to share their experience fishing the waters off Merimbula.

Headland Fishing's charter boat Jadele 11 carries 12 passengers and 2 crew, and personal attention is guaranteed. All you need to bring is food, drink and a hat.

Jadele 11 also has an on-board toilet.

Fishing licences, gear and bait are also supplied, and all caught fish will be cleaned for you.

If you're keen to try Reef fishing, you'll be catching species such as snapper, flathead and deep sea bream, all great to eat. Reef charters run from 6.30am to 12.30pm.

With Deep Sea Fishing, you'll be looking to catch species such as trumpeter, ling, morwong, snapper or shark. If Game Fishing is more your thing, you might find yourself

hooking either a black, blue or striped marlin, yellow fin tuna or albacore. King fishing is also available. These charters run from 7am - 3pm.

If you're not into fishing, try a Sapphire Coast Scenic Coastal Cruise. You'll enjoy the magical blue waters of the coast, see dolphins, seals, birds and other sea life and visit the spot where the Empire Gladstone sank at Haycock Point.

Jadele 11 is available for share charters or exclusive hire. Bookings are essential.

Charters depart from the public jetty opposite the Lakeview Hotel in Merimbula. Phone (02) 6495 1134 or go to www.headlandfishingcharters.com.au

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EFTPOS available www.topfun.com.au

PAMBULA MERIMBULA GOLF CLUB

...an experience above the rest premier golf experience for all abilities spectacular function venue friendly and relaxed dining at its best health and fitness ring for our shuttle bus 6495 6154 www.merimbulagolf.com.au ARTHUR KAINE DVE MERIMBULA

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Live Entertainment March/April Eden Fishermens Club Ph 6496 1577 March Fri 4th Mewstone Rock from 7.30pm Sat 19th Saturday Night Jukebox from 8pm April Fri 1st Jacqui Seczawa from 7.30pm Sat 23rd StormCellar from 8pm Sat 30th Darryl Towney @ Eden Gardens

Country Club from 730pm Eden Gardens Country Club Sat 30th Darryl Towney from 7.30pm Pambula Merimbula Golf Club Ph 6495 6154 Contact Club for details Lakeview Hotel Ph 6495 1202 March/April Saturday nights Tue 5th April

Abandon Ship DJ’s Charity Golf Day Raising funds for Merimbula Tourism Inc.

Merimbula RSL Phone 6495 1502 March Fri 4th The Hoops in the Scenic Lounge

from 7.30 – 11.30 pm Sat 12th DJ Grey in the Scenic Lounge

from 7.30 – 11.30 pm Sat 19th Ricky Bloomfield & the Radars in the

Scenic Lounge from 7.30 – 11.30pm Fri 25th Joe Driscoll in the Scenic Lounge

from 7.30 – 11.30 pm Sat 26th Jones Brothers in the Scenic Lounge

from 7.30 – 11.30 pm April Contact Club for details

Tathra Beach Bowling Club Phone 6494 1280 March Sat 5th Lochie Marson from 7pm Sat 12th Rockin All Over ‘Blasts From the Past'

Show from 7pm Sat 19th Wayne Tresize from 7pm Sat 26th Angus Rump and the Chips from 7pm Sun 27th Twilight Acoustic with Gary Jones

from 4pm April Sun 3rd Twilight Acoustic with Lochie

Marson from 4pm Sat 9th Chris O’Donnell from 7pm Sat 23rd Velshur from 7pm Bermagui Country Club Phone 6493 4340 March Fri 4th Jesso & Steve from 8pm Fri 11th Glenn Mood from 8pm Fri 18th Ray Stephens from 8pm Sun 20th Monster Raffle from 1pm. Draw

starts at 3pm. Plus over $1000 worth

of meat trays, seafood trays, fruit &

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starts at 3pm. Plus over $1000 worth

of meat trays, seafood trays, fruit &

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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 23rd January 8am - 12pm Nethercote Community Hall and gardens, cnr back Ck & Nethercote Rds 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 month 8.30am - 12.30pm 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 2nd & 4th Friday of each month 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

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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.

Contact 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.

Batemans Bay High School 3rd Sunday of month.

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 local produce at the Farmers Market or local shops

A visit to the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre provides an insight into how early farmers lived, worked and transported their products.

Bega has a great range of cafés, a bulk wholefood shop selling organic produce and some great locally-owned retailers.

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. The Bega Cheese Co-op is one of Australia’s leading manufacturers of dairy products, exporting over 60 millions units of cheese to more than 40 countries around the world. www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au

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Flora Australis exhibition at Bega Valley Regional Gallery Residents of the Bega Valley don't have to travel to see the outstanding exhibition FLORA AUSTRALIS - Australian Artists & the floral still life it's coming to our very own regional gallery.

The exhibition runs from 11th March until 11th June and looks set to be the BVRG blockbuster show of 2016.

FLORA AUSTRALIS will be opened by the Hon. Mr Andrew Constance, Member for Bega, Minister for Transport & Infrastructure on Friday 11th March 6pm. All welcome.

The exhibition features stunning historical pieces from the Art Gallery of New South Wales collection, along with works especially created for the exhibition by contemporary artists.

Artists include Tom Roberts, Margaret Preston, Katie Petyarre, Arthur Streeton, Margaret Olley, Laura Jones, Nicholas Harding, Rupert Bunny, Roy de Maistre, Lucy Culliton, Elioth Gruner, Alesandro Ljubicic, Hans Heyson, Zuza Zochowski, Ken Done, A.E Aldis and Julian Meagher. Entry to the gallery is always FREE.

Below: Tom Roberts, Roses 1911, oil on canvas on hardboard, 51 x 61cm Collection AGNSW

Below: Tim Maguire, Untitled 1994, diptych oil on canvas, 200 x 400cm Collection AGNSW

BEGA CHEESE HERITAGE CENTRE 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

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Now incorporating the Bega Visitor Information Centre Ph 02 6491 7645 Fax 02 6491 7646 begavic@begacheese.com.au

FLORA AUSTRALIS

Australian Artists & the Floral Still Life

11 March - 11 June 2016 Tom Roberts Margaret Preston Katie Petyarre Arthur Streeton Margaret Olley Laura Jones Nicholas Harding Rupert Bunny Roy de Maistre Lucy Culliton Elioth Gruner Alesandro Ljubicic Hans Heyson Zuza Zochowski Ken Done A.E Aldis Julian Meagher

Exceptional works from the Art Gallery of NSW & new works from contemporary artists Bega Valley Regional Gallery Zingel Place Bega NSW 2550+61 2 6499 2187 gallery@begavalley.nsw.gov.au Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10am - 4pm Saturday 9am - Noon Image - MARGARET PRESTON, Still Life with national Flowers 1957, oil on canvas, 50 x 50cm

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

Thornleigh On Newtown Licenced Cafe

Morning & Afternoon Tea & Lunch served from Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm Dinner from 6pm, Friday and Saturday nights - booking essential.

The cafe is the perfect place to sit back and enjoy our coffee with great company & our friendly service.

Everyone is welcome 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” Rear of 32-34 Church St Bega 6492 6628

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Our menu is Dine-in only, please call 6492 4359 to secure your table.

Eftpos and disabled facilities available. Air conditioned.

187-189 Newtown Rd Bega www.thornleighonnewtown.com.au

Bega

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

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

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What's On

FEATURED EVENTS: Sapphire Coast Turf Club race meetings

March/April

4th March & 1st April

Sculpture On The Edge 5th - 14th March Flora Australis Exhibition 11th March - 11th June

Bermagui Seaside Fair 12th March

Four Winds Festival 22nd - 27th March

Tilba Festival 26th March

Cosentino The Grand Illusionist 26th - 27th March

ETCHED IN STONE 21st October - 2 December 2018 - Eden Killer Whale Museum, Eden.

Commemorating the centenary of the First World War, Etched In Stone explores the stories behind the names on Eden's Cenotaph. 122 servicemen left Eden to fight - some never made it overseas, and some never came back. This poignant exhibition also examines the history behind Eden's memorials to the fallen and lost. Read more on pages 8 - 9 or visit www.killerwhalemuseum.com.au SAPPHIRE COAST TURF CLUB RACE MEETINGS 4th March & 1st April, Sapphire Coast Turf Club, Kalaru The autumn racing season starts with the Merimbula Cup on Friday 4th March, and continues on Friday April 1st. The Turf Club attracts trainers from Victoria,

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the A.C.T. and around NSW, and is one of the best country race venues in the State. There's Fashions on the Field and a free jumping castle for the kids.

Details on page 17 or visit www. sapphirecoastturfclub.com.au

EXHIBITION OPENING - FLORA AUSTRALIS - AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS & THE FLORAL STILL LIFE 11th March - 11th June, Bega Valley Regional Gallery, Bega Flora Australis features stunning historical pieces from the Art Gallery of New South Wales collection, along with works especially created for the exhibition by contemporary

artists.

The exhibition will be opened by the Hon. Troy Grant MP, Deputy Premier, Minister for the Arts, Member for Dubbo on Friday 11th March at 6pm and all are welcome.

Details are on page 27.

BERMAGUI SEASIDE FAIR 12th March, Dickinson Oval, Bermagui It’s another jam-packed program for the 19th annual Bermagui Seaside Fair. The “Rio Olympics” fancy dress street parade starts at 10am. The musical entertainment includes Djembe Forte with West African rhythms, Tony King and Kris Ralph of Beautifully Mad and Tony Jaggers.

The cultural program includes a Photographic Exhibition, Art in Place themed art show and an Open Arts & Crafts Exhibition.

Don’t miss the Poets Breakfast, pet pageant, sandcastle

competition, golf hole in one beach bash, Barefoot Bowls, over 100 market stalls, carnival and a fireworks spectacular in the evening. Find all the details on pages 44 - 45. www.bermaguiseasidefair.com SCULPTURE ON THE EDGE 5th - 14th March, Bermagui Sculpture on the Edge celebrates its 10th birthday this year, and as always, features spectacular, thought-provoking sculptures scattered around the headlands of Bermagui. There's also symposiums, a Community Picnic and Fire Festival, an exhibition of local school children's sculpture and this year a new Environmental Prize.

More information is on page 44 or go to www.sculpturebermagui.org.au

FOUR WINDS FESTIVAL 22nd - 27th March, Barraga Bay, Bermagui The Four Winds Festival always features an extraordinary program, and this year it's no different. Four Winds brings six days of exquisite music to Bermagui, with 80 artists participating in 33 performances. It all happens in the exceptional outdoor ‘Sound

Shell’ amphitheatre space on Easter Saturday and Sunday, with a program of 25% Australia compositions, incredible artists, exceptional music and fine local food.

Read more on page 46 or go to: www.fourwinds.com.au

TILBA FESTIVAL 26th March, Central Tilba As unique as the village itself, the Tilba Easter Festival is a volunteer non-profit community project, completely free of corporate sponsorship and committed to creating a day of fun for everyone. With four stages of live music, delicious food, cooking demonstrations from the River Cottage Australia Cooking School, Cheese Rolling, and the Bushies Boot Throw, there is sure to be laughs and fun a-plenty.

You'll find all the information you need on page 51, or go to www.tilba.com.au/tilbafestival. html

COSENTINO THE GRAND ILLUSIONIST@THE ROCKA HOUSE, MAGIC MOUNTAIN 26th - 27th March, Magic Mountain, Merimbula Cosentino, winner of 2013 Dancing With the Stars and the first Australian magician to have his own TV show, is performing at Merimbula's Magic Mountain.

Cosentino is performing two family-friendly shows at the Rocka House. You'll find more information on page 18, or go to www.magicmountain.net.au HATSAVVY MILLINERY STUDIO - SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST HATS. Hatsavvy studio, Shop 3/120 Wagonga Street Narooma 0439791498 Yes there are lots of hats, but the milliner creates each handmade style specifically to your proportions and lifestyle. If you don't want a hat made from a 1960's Irish linen tea towel then you'll be guided through the process of finding YOUR best style and you pick out a hat from the shelf. There's designer handpicked women's street wear, jewellery, Melbourne cup hats and even soy candles and melts. Expressions of interest are now open for hatmaking classes.

Check out Hatsavvy on Facebook & Instagram.

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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 Go fishing off the famous Tathra Wharf 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.

Swimming at Tathra’s patrolled beach (summer only) may provide the added bonus of a dolphin sighting, and passing whales, heading south on their migration, are frequently seen

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from September to November.

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 cafés 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.

Tathra Beach Country Club Golf or Tennis EDUCATION | CONSERVATION | REHABILITATION

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Learn about birds from Australia and around the world.

Interact with the birds in our walk-in aviaries.

Meet the keeper at 11am.

Find the perfect gift at ‘The Bower’.

Enjoy ‘Brood’, the café with a difference.

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN NATURE

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The Golden Sands Chinese Restaurant

(Chinese/Australian Food) Dinner Wed-Sun, Lunch Wed-Sun

Ph 6494 5222

OPEN 10am - 3pm (4pm IN SUMMER). CLOSED EVERY WEDNESDAY 343 Tathra Road, Kalaru (02) 6494 1169 www.ontheperch.com.au

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

BOWLING CLUB LTD.

Sandbar Bistro

Open 7 days a week Lunch 12-2pm – Dinner from 6pm Sensational food in sumptuous surroundings, great variety of meals with fresh local produce.

To book phone 6494 4925

Just the right place to relax & put your feet up with family & friends!

• 3 Bowling Greens • Free Entertainment • AUSTAR • Meat/ Seafood Raffles & Members Draw Tuesday & Friday Nights • Meals • Club Keno • TAB • Bingo Mondays & Fridays • Courtesy Bus available daily from 5pm

Cnr Andy Poole Drv & Dilkera Rd Tathra

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Art Galleries Trail Batemans Bay to Eden 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, this is an experience you will remember.

Jeweller Bloss Theodore - at Juela Mogo

Boutique jewellery design at Juela Mogo 3. Studio Diciotto 18 Connells Close, Mossy Point Ph: 44717560.

Fine Art Studio and workshop displaying paintings and printmaking by Frances Luke.

Open Saturday and Sunday 1 - 4.30 pm. Enrolments taken for workshops in Drypoint etching and colour block printing. E: francesluke8@gmail.com

Paintings by Frances Luke, at Studio Diciotto, Mossy Point 4. To Di For Designer Accessories Shop 1, 64 Vulcan Street, Moruya.

Ph 4474 2422. Open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 2pm.

Martina Penning exhibits her colourful art with a twist.

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5. Montague Art and Craft Society MACS Cottage, 92 Campbell St, Narooma. (behind BP service station). Ph 44765397 www.macsartnarooma.com.au.

Established in 1981 MACS promotes local contemporary and traditional art and craft running regular art groups as well as hosting various activities and workshops throughout the year. Visitors always welcome at MACS Cottage Studio/Gallery open Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm, Sat 10am - 1pm.

1st - 29th December special MACS Christmas art and craft shop at nearby SoArt Gallery Wed - Sun 10am - 7pm 25th - 28th March 35th Open Easter Art Exhibition at Narooma Leisure Centre 6. Apma Creations Aboriginal Art Gallery & Gift Shop 17 Corkhill Dve Central Tilba 0437 617 390 Showcasing authentic Aboriginal artists and creative producers from across Australia and the Torres Strait. Paintings, jewellery, didgeridoos, bush medicine, wood carvings, clothing, stationary, cd's, traditional woven baskets, glassware and more.

7. 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.

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

To 13 March, Susan Chancellor and Julie Krone present a different take on the art of printmaking. Susan has used mono print for her figurative and landscape works. Julie shows the influence of Maori patterns from her upbringing in New Zealand to play with text as pattern, language as mimicry, and words as art printed on various forms from canvas to columns.

From 17 March to 17 April LOOK AT ME a lighthearted and colourful exhibition of paintings and ceramics by Wanda Akkerman, Tim Moorhead, Dianne Williams and Jenni Young Bourke. Drinks with the Artists Saturday 19 March from 6pm.

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Art Galleries Trail Batemans Bay to Eden 9. Narek Galleries 1140 Tathra-Bermagui Rd, Tanja. Ph: 64940112 www.narekgalleries.com Established for over forty years, the gallery presents a vibrant programme of regularly changing exhibitions by critically acclaimed Australian artists and craftspeople in the Old Tanja Church and a stockroom display in the 'Glasshouse Gallery'. The exhibition Tableau, contemporary ceramics by Ros Auld, opens 4pm Friday 25 March and continues to 8 May. With considerable skill, Ros Auld hand builds impressive vessel and platter forms as well as wall works.

By applying crackle glazes that create textural depth, the ceramic works evoke the grandeur of the natural world.

'Tableau' by Ros Auld - at Narek Galleries

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

To 15 March - ' Emotional Striptease ' by CHRISTIAN THOMPSON. 11 March – 11 June 2016 - FLORA AUSTRALIS, Australian Artists & the floral still life. Featuring stunning historical pieces from the Art Gallery of New South Wales collection, along with works especially created for the exhibition by contemporary artists. FLORA AUSTRALIS is the BVRG blockbuster show of 2016. Artists include, Tom Roberts, Margaret Preston, Katie Petyarre, Arthur Streeton, Margaret Olley, Laura Jones, Nicholas Harding, Rupert Bunny, Roy de Maistre, Lucy Culliton, Elioth Gruner, Alesandro Ljubicic, Hans Heyson, Zuza Zochowski, Ken Done, A.E Aldis, Julian Meagher.

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11. 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: 4 March – 23 March, International Women’s Day Exhibition Find Your Red! Including Artworks from the Heart Foundation project “Go RED for women”. Sponsored by Women’s Resource Centre & BVSC 24 March – 20 April, Proof – 18 Printmakers, rural SE NSW. Opening 5pm Thursday 24 March. ‘Proof’, a printmaking term for testing an image before the final printing & also a word that means evidence, authentication, & demonstration. The artists explore a diverse range of contemporary printmaking practices which include woodblocks, etchings, collographs, screenprints, monotypes and digital prints.

22 April – 4 May, Recognition – Bega Valley Art Students – with the guidance of tutor Danielle Pirrie, exploring style, execution, colour & media.

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12. 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.

13. Artessence Gallery 47 Toalla St Pambula. Ph 6495 7286 (Facebook: Artessence Gallery) Open Monday - Friday 10am - 4.30pm, Saturday 10am - 1pm. A wide selection of art from local and interstate artists including local photography, paintings, prints, lino cuts, jewellery, ceramics, glassware, woodwork, sculpture, mosaics and textiles at historic McKells Cottage, Pambula.

14. Old Cellars Gallery 246 Mt Darragh Rd South Pambula.

Ph 0447 507 913 Contemporary and traditional arts featuring local and interstate artists. www.oldcellarsgallery.com.au www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au

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Intriguing Cobargo

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.

The town was large enough from the 1890s onwards to support a newspaper, ‘The Cobargo Watch’.

Today, Cobargo is a wonderful example of a working village of local artisans, with many of the buildings over 100 years old, reflecting the charm of the art & craft housed within them.

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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.

The Continental Shelf is just 20km offshore, making Bermagui the closest point to the Shelf on the Australian east coast, and the perfect 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 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. www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au 43

Fun, fun, fun at the Fair!

The 19th annual Bermagui Seaside Fair is on Saturday 12th March.

The street parade theme this year is “Rio Olympics” and there’s great prizes in different categories to encourage participants to dress up.

The 3rd Umbrellas of Bermagui includes 15 large shade umbrellas sponsored by local businesses and hand decorated by well-known artists. These unique works of art are now on display at various businesses around town, the Country Club and Community Centre. They will showcase in the street parade and then on Dickinson Oval until the auction at 12.45pm.

For your listening and dancing pleasure, the Horizon Credit Union stage has a fantastic line up of entertainment. Tony Jaggers headlines on the Bermagui Medical Centre stage, which also features Oops! The Clown, Katie Callaghan, the ever popular pet pageant and boxing, Zumba

and karate demonstrations.

The Fair’s cultural program includes ‘Art in Place’ Themed Art Show at the Fishermens Wharf and Photographic and Arts & Crafts exhibitions at the Surf Club. Meet the exhibitors at the official opening on Thursday 10th March, 6pm at the Surf Club.

For early risers, be at the harbour for the Bermagui Blessing and start of the yachting exhibition, or on Dickinson Oval for the Poet’s Breakfast. Get friends and family together for the sandcastle competition. Try your luck in the hole in one golf beach bash. There’s free kid’s novelty events, Kids Corner, vintage and classic cars, Seasiders auction, over 100 market stalls and a fireworks extravaganza in the evening to conclude the day.

More info and entry forms at bermaguiseasidefair.com

Bermagui's Sculpture on the Edge celebrates 10 years Excitement is building for the tenth anniversary of Bermagui's Sculpture on the Edge, which runs from 5th - 14th March.

A free Symposium featuring indigenous artists speaking about the connection between their art and culture will be held on Sunday March 6th in the Bermagui Library. Registration is essential via www.sculpturebermagui.org.au.

The annual Community Picnic and Fire Festival will take place amongst the sculptures on Endeavour Point Headland on 13th March.

Entries for the large sculptural pieces have been received from Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and regional New South Wales and Victoria.

Workshops will be conducted at a number of schools in the area and an exhibition of local school children's sculpture can be enjoyed in the foyer of the Community Centre.

There will be a new Environmental Prize this year to add to an already impressive list of available awards.

Bega Valley Shire Council will again provide their $10,000 Acquisitive Prize and the event's patron, architect Philip Cox, will also give an Acquisitive Prize as he has done every year.

Find out more, including program details at www.sculpturebermagui.org.au

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• Fancy Dress Street Parade • Bermagui Blessing • Poet’s Breakfast • Auto Alley Vintage & Classic Cars • Oops! The Clown • Pet Pageant • Free Kid’s Novelty Events • Over 100 Market Stalls • Carnival • Fireworks Spectacular Friday 11th to Sunday 13th March • ‘Art in Place’ Themed Art Exhibition Shop 8, Bermagui Fishermen’s Wharf • Arts & Crafts Exhibition and Photographic Exhibition Bermagui Surf Club

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Four Winds Easter Festival - An exhilarating experience 80 artists, 21 events, 33 performances. Four Winds is bringing six days of exquisite music to Bermagui this Easter.

There is something for everyone with a festival experience set to be a memorable one for music enthusiasts of all ages.

Performances will be held in the exceptional outdoor ‘Sound Shell’ amphitheatre space across Easter Saturday and Sunday with a program of 25% Australia compositions, incredible artists, exceptional music and fine local food.

“I think a festival should be about stretching an audience’s imagination, giving them something that extracts a reaction, which gets them thinking in another way.” Artistic Director, Paul Dean says.

Featured Artists include Europe-based Navarra String Quartet; dynamic young British violinist Jack Liebeck; award-winning cellist Li-Wei Qin;

Australian composer James Ledger; Londonbased Australian pianist Zubin Kanga; young, prize-winning pianist Alex Raineri; the Arcadia Wind Quintet, Four Winds 2015 artists-inresidence; the exciting string ensemble Penny Quartet, the dramatic Australian taiko troupe,Taikoz; the Sculthorpe Wind Quintet; singer-songwriter Radical Son; local Yuin Artists Warren Foster Snr and Warren Foster Jnr; the Gulaga Dancers; innovative and cross-cultural music exponents Ensemble Offspring; fLiNG Physical Theatre; and acclaimed young operatic tenor, Andrew Goodwin.

For all details of the full program, ticket packages, child-minding, the youth workshop program, and the free bus service running from Narooma to Merimbula go to www.fourwinds. com.au, call 02 6493 3414 or drop in and visit the office at the Bermagui Community Centre.

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 6 - 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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Australia's only goldfield that goes into the sea A guided tour through the Montreal Goldfield near Bermagui is a unique experience for all ages and should not be missed. The goldfield is an intact example of alluvial diggings in the 1880s and the only goldfield in Australia that goes into the sea.

Today, trained guides tell you the story of the

Montreal goldfield and the Great Unsolved Bermagui Mystery as you wander along pathways and boardwalks through the beautiful natural bush that covers the diggings today.

All shafts are fenced off or covered so you can look down them in safety. It is so peaceful now; a far cry from the chaotic days of the gold rush era.

Entry is by guided tour only. Tours leave at 2pm daily from the Heritage Centre, Wallaga Lake Rd. 7 km north of Bermagui, and take just over an hour.

Group bookings available for a guided tour at any time.

For group bookings of 10 or more please ring 02) 6493 3054. www.montrealgoldfield.org.au Also on facebook and Trip Advisor.

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Experience the oyster industry first hand and take in the breathtaking beauty of the unspoilt New South Wales South Coast on the Australia’s Oyster Coast Trail Our Estuaries

Our oyster farmers operate across eight estuaries in the most beautiful, pristine environmental surroundings. From the amazing Shoalhaven River, surrounded by wineries and glorious mountain views, to the untouched, isolated and unspoilt beauty of the Wonboyn Lake, the landscape is simply breathtaking.

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The estuaries are so well managed that our oysters can be eaten straight out of the water!

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Australia’s Oyster Coast farmers are keen to let you sample their world class produce and taste the flavour of the pristine waters from which they’re harvested. They are passionate artisans who are committed to growing oysters of the highest quality. Visit an oyster farm gate and ask a farmer about what makes their oysters taste so good!

Our Oyster Trail Partners

Australia’s Oyster Coast has selectively partnered with accommodation providers, restaurants, wineries and other tourism operators whose reputation for consistently high quality product and services are known.

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ABC Cheese The ABC Cheese Factory is located in the heart of historical Central Tilba and is the home of Tilba Real Dairy.

The ABC Cheese Factory was established in 1891 and was the first Cheese Co-op in NSW. Today the ABC Cheese Factory is owned by local dairy farmers Erica and Nic Dibden who bottle their unhomogenised milk on-site and make cheese.

Their milk and cheese can be purchased at the Factory or at many retail outlets across the South Coast of NSW. Come and watch cheese being made, milk being bottled or come and sample some of their delicious products.

Cheese tastings are available at all times, as are tastings and sales of a large range of local South Coast honeys.

As well as cheese and honey, the ABC Cheese Factory also features a wide range of jams and preserves, local

produce, regional guides and books, souvenirs, gifts, ice-cream and other refreshments – including freshly ground and brewed coffee.

The ABC Cheese Factory is open every day from 9am to 5pm except Christmas Day, Good Friday and Boxing Day. ABC Cheese Factory, 37 Bate St Central Tilba. Ph (02) 4473 7387

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Tilba Festival - as unique as the village itself The Easter highlight on the Eurobodalla’s Nature Coast is the Tilba Easter Festival. As unique as the village itself, the Tilba Easter Festival has entertainment and activities to suit all tastes, including Town Criers, hilarious street games with prizes, live music on 4 different stages, roaming street performers and a fabulous parade.

Of course, as Tilba is home to River Cottage Australia, there will be a showcasing of local produce, market stalls and delicious food. For the first time this year, there will be cooking demonstrations celebrating local produce by teachers from the River Cottage Australia Cooking School, amongst other local culinary identities - a must for budding chefs!!

This all happens in the magical setting of Central Tilba’s main street and its 100 year old, colourful weatherboard buildings.

Beautiful Mt Dromedary or “Gulaga - the Mother Mountain”, towers up 800 metres behind the village, and is widely known for its pristine rain forests and aboriginal sacred sites.

Easter Saturday is the one day each year when Bate Street is closed to traffic and open to a huge array of culture and festivities. A modest donation ($10 adults, $5 concession and free entry for kids 2-16) covers all the entertainment, all day long! The festival is proud to be a volunteer non-profit community project, completely free of corporate sponsorship, and dedicated to a day of fun for everyone who attends.

There will be buskers, street theatre, a continuous reptile awareness show, jumping castles and face painting.

Don’t forget to try your hand at the Cheese Rolling Competition, the treacherous Egg Throwing Championship, the Bushies Boot Throwing Contest or one of the other many games and activities.

To learn more about the events and accommodation visit www.tilba.com.au Tilba warmly welcomes you to join in the festivities and soak up some of Tilba’s special magic...rain or shine , see you there!

Annual Tilba Easter Festival Easter Saturday 26th March 9am to 5pm

Fun and laughter guaranteed!

• Buskers • Street Theatre • Jumping Castles • Face Painting • Cheese Rolling • Egg Throwing

• Aboriginal Welcome • Boot Throwing • Cooking Classes • Market Stalls • Local Produce • Live Entertainment

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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. and 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.

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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.

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For lovers of local history Specialty Coffee Roasters

Available Candelo Books, Moruya Books, Narooma Newsagency and Visitors’ Centre, ABC Cheese Factory and Gulaga Gallery, Pineapple House Bermagui, Bodalla Dairy Shed, Gallery Bodalla, or direct from author. www.paceymedia.com.au

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Island Charters Narooma “The Ocean Adventure Specialists”

Would you like to see Whales, Fur Seals, Thousands of Sea Birds and maybe Dolphins?

Then come out with us! You can combine the National Parks Lighthouse tour with whale watching, a guided snorkel with the playful fur seals, or try our new tour - Meal With A Seal. www.islandchartersnarooma.com Online booking available

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Have an unforgettable experience with Narooma Charters Narooma Charters have been operating from Narooma for over 30 years, and with his fleet now expanded to two large boats, manager Norm Ingersole and his staff are able to offer a wide range of tours at the best charter prices in town.

Being the most experienced crew operating out of Narooma means they know where all the good fishing and diving spots are, and Norm loves sharing that knowledge with his clients.

For instance, large numbers of seals are staying at Montague Island over the summer months, making it a perfect place for snorkelling or diving. Australian Fur Seals are very friendly towards those exploring their underwater world, and love to play all around you as they demonstrate just what poetry in motion really means.

It's also expected to be a great Kingfish season, with fish starting to bite early; good catches of reef fish have also been made this year. You

can see them on an evening tour between September and January.

Narooma Charters run fishing trips both morning and afternoon, and you can expect to make some remarkable catches.

Tours to Montague Island are a must for visitors and locals alike. The penguins are a great sight as they arrive on the island at dusk each evening; you'll see them on the evening Penguin tour.

Combining tours is a great option too - a Montague Island tour combined with snorkelling at NSW's largest seal colony is an experience you'll never forget.

Book early with Narooma Charters and Montague Island Tours, and don't forget to mention this article to receive the 10% discount for iMag readers.

For bookings, phone 0407 909 111 or visit www.naroomacharters.com.au

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. Book direct & mention this advert to save 10% 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

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Picturesque Moruya Things to See & Do Stroll or ride your bike through Moruya's Riverside Park Take a drive alongside the beautiful Moruya River Head south and visit Bodalla's historic All Saints Church VISITOR INFORMATION Moruya Library, Vulcan St Moruya 44741333 Open Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 9:30am - 12pm

Traditionally home to two indigenous tribes, the Walbanga and the Brinja-Yuin, the name Moruya is derived from the word, mherroyah, meaning "home of the black swan". Black swans still feature in Moruya, frequently seen in the lakes and rivers around town.

European settlement began in the 1820s, with the township gazetted in 1851.

Moruya's granite quarries were famous for supplying the rock used in the piers of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. From 1925 to 1932, the Harbour Bridge works saw 250 stonemasons employed and relocated to Moruya by the contractor to produce 18,000 cubic metres of dimension stone for the bridge

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pylons, 173,000 blocks and 200,000 yards of crushed stone that was used as aggregate for concrete.

Moruya granite was also used for Sydney’s Post Office, the Bank of NSW, the Cenotaph in Martin Place and the base of the Captain Cook statue in Hyde Park.

These days, Moruya is known for its beautifully preserved heritage buildings and streetscapes, as well as the large, intricately carved wooden poles that are dotted along the footpath of the main street.

Fantastic cafes, restaurants and pubs can also be found in this bustling little country town that has lots to offer.

Moruya Heads is about 10 km to the east of the town. Moruya Heads Beach is home of the local sur life saving club, so it's a great place to swim safely with the family. Congo and Bingi are located south of Moruya and also feature beautiful unspoilt beaches.

If you're keen to go bush, then head to the Deua National Park, the largest park in the South East region. There are plenty of great tracks to hike on, including one from the Berlang campground to the gaping chasm of The Big Hole. Further along the same track is the ancient rock feature of Marble Arch, where stalactites hang from ancient elevated ceilings.

Dreams come true at Moruya’s ‘To Di For’ The owner of ‘To Di For Designer Accessories’, Moya Finch, has always had a love of fashion and decorating.

She once told her husband, “I’m going to work in that boutique one day,” never dreaming she would end up owning it. Dreams really do come true.

Moya loves anything unique and unusual and this is reflected in the range of clothing, bags, accessories and homewares that To Di For carries. There are fantastic labels including Salt, 7 Sisters, Boo Radley and Marilyn Seyb, just to mention a few.

As well as fashion, there is a great range of coastal living and decorative homewares, including natural cane, timber, shells, furniture and other ‘must haves’.

The very popular and well known paintings by artist Martina Penning can also be found here along with paintings by Hilary Bell, who specialises in coastal scenes of pelicans and

tranquil boats.

Come and meet Moya and her friendly staff for an inspiring and unique shopping experience.

Moruya has it all - old world charm, beautiful boutiques, great eateries and wonderful beaches and scenery.

Visit soon - you’ll be glad you did.

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Visit our ‘coastal living boutique’ for our eclectic range of clothing, handbags, accessories, unique gifts and coastal decorator items To Di For. Also exhibiting Martina Penning paintings.

Unique coastal decor and fashion for you and your home.

Shop 1/64 Vulcan St. Moruya Ph 4474 2422 www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au

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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 born 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’. The Zoo also has the largest collection of primates in any private Zoo in Australia.

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.

With features including display gardens, a sensory garden, herbarium, nursery, arboretum, picnic, playground and barbeque areas, there are plenty of opportunities for children to burn off some energy.

Entry to the Botanic Gardens is free, and every Sunday morning at 11am there are free guided walks with a trained volunteer guide.

The Old Dairy Country Crafts ♦ Shabby Chic ♦ Dolls and Bears ♦ Gifts ♦ Home Embellishments ♦ Cow Ceramics Shop 2, ClockTower Arcade, Mogo.

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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 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.

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

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

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 www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au

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Step back in time at The Original Gold Rush Colony The Original Gold Rush Colony at Mogo is located in a 4.5ha natural bush setting and is a great place to step back in time, reliving Australia’s Pioneering Era. Guided tours run four times each day, and you can pan for real Gold, see the working rock crusher and explore the mine tunnel.

The Original Gold Rush Colony has taken out the award in Heritage and Cultural Tourism at the South Coast Tourism awards in 2008, 2009 and 2010, and the Heritage and Cultural Tourism Hall of Fame in 2013.

At the 2015 awards the Gold Rush Colony won Gold in the Budget Accommodation section and Silver in the Heritage and Culture category.

Within the Gold Rush Colony is the fantastic Mogo Maze, which is suitable for all ages and has proven very popular since it opened.

Younger children can see other people moving through the gaps in the palisade

timber fencing. They can also reach the raised platform in the centre and look out over the top of the maze to the outside world.

The Mogo Maze has a Eureka theme, and has the Eureka flag hanging on the sailing mast at the entrance, and above, the magnificent mural painted by talented staff member Trevor Hyde.

Guests can choose to run the maze on its own or take up the challenge of the Eureka Theme Crossword Puzzle. Questions are scattered throughout the maze, with cryptic clues to help solve the answers . Guests can return their crosswords to reception to collect a prize. The maze can be ticketed separately to the Gold Rush Colony.

Within the park, you can take a tour, pan for gold, or play mini-golf.

Overnight guests receive free entry into the Gold Rush Theme Park.

Details at www.goldrushcolony.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 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 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. www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au

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Rare opal display from the major opal fields of central Australia and beyond. It is a collector’s paradise where you’ll find that unique gift for someone.

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Clyde River Oysters at the Oyster Shed There’s something about being on or near the water that lends peace and tranquillity to the spirit, and Batemans Bay is blessed to have such easy access to the beautiful Clyde River, running right through the township.

If you’re down around the water’s edge, make sure you drop in to see Enola at The Oyster Shed, the last shed on Wray St, located on the northwestern bank of the Clyde River.

Enola sells fresh Sydney rock oysters and pacific oysters grown “organically” from her own leases, in one of the cleanest rivers in New South Wales.

The Oyster Shed’s oysters have an excellent flavour, and are a highly nutritious food, being

rich in omega 3 oils, iron, zinc, iodine, vitamins A, B complex, & C. These days, you can be much more adventurous in the kitchen with oysters than just serving the old standards of oysters kilpatrick or mornay. Just ask Enola - she’s got lots of recipes for a more contemporary approach.

The Oyster Shed is also a great spot for a picnic.

All you need is the picnic rug, a bottle of wine and some freshly-opened oysters, then relax and enjoy the spectacular Clyde River views.

And to keep the holiday vibe going, take some oysters home with you! www.oystershed.com.au

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Enjoy fabulous Clyde River Oysters at the river’s edge. www.oystershed.com.au

UNIQUE WATERFRONT HOLIDAY TOWNHOUSES 100 metres to Batemans Bay town centre

Clyde River Motor Inn Bookings 4472 6444

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