Eden

Eden
Eden is set in rugged beauty with golden sandy beaches and crystal waters to the east and forests and parklands to the west. Eden is pretty much the last seaside stop before the Princes Highway heads inland towards Victoria. Eden situated on the magnificent harbour of Twofold Bay is steeped in the traditions of the sea and started its life a whaling town. In 1818 the first whaling station on the Australian mainland was established at Eden, and whaling remained a major industry until the 1920s.
Although whaling is no longer practised the coastline is a whale watching wonderland playing host to these magnificent creatures on their annual migration south during the months of September to November. Many species of whale (Humpbacks, Southern Rights, Minke, Blue) are sighted just offshore during this period, some venturing all the way into the bay. Charter boats offer deep sea fishing and diving expeditions all year round. Eden Killer Whale Museum has many fascinating exhibits of Eden’s past and houses the skeleton of “Old Tomâ€? a legend Killer whale in his day. (more…)

Ulladulla

Ulladulla
A small fishing/resort town it has some of the best surfing beaches on the south coast. The town is a holiday centre during the summer months with great fishing spots and a stunning golf course overlooking the ocean. The many caravan parks, motels and fresh seafood make it a perfect spot for a vacation.
In the 1930s many Italian fishermen settled in the small fishing village of ULLADULLA, and they’re still a strong influence on the atmosphere of this tranquil outpost: the traditional Blessing of the Fleet continues to be celebrated every Easter at the harbour breakwater.
It’s a beautiful area, dominated by the sandstone plateau of the Morton National Park, rising steeply to the west of town. Mostly this is an inaccessible barrier, but there’s a good bushwalk to the top of the 719-metre Pigeon House Mountain in the Budawang Range; the walk there and back takes about four hours and is accessed from the Princes Highway, via a turn-off 8km south of Ulladulla. (more…)

Tilba Tilba

Tilba Tilba
In the picturesque mountain villages of TILBA TILBA and CENTRAL TILBA, 17km south of Narooma, time seems to have stood still – and various craft shops and workshops are ready and willing to exploit the old world ambience.
It’s an area famous for its cheeses, and is also a little-known wine-growing region: Central Tilba’s hundred-year-old ABC Cheese Factory is open for visits – and free tastings (daily 9am–5pm), and you can follow this up with some wine tasting at Tilba Valley Winery, signposted off the Princes Highway, 5km north of town (Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 11am–5pm). (more…)

Tathra

Tathra
From Bega, an alternative route to Merimbula takes you along the coast road via the small holiday and fishing village of TATHRA. Tourist information is dispensed at the helpful Tathra Wharf Trading Post right on the wharf an all-purpose place which also rents out fishing, diving and surfing gear, and has a decent café; there’s a maritime museum upstairs (daily 8am–5pm) Just to the south, coastal Bournda National Park features stunning beaches, brackish lagoons and freshwater lakes: there are NPWS campsites at Hobart Beach on the southern end of Wallagoot Lake (more…)

Pambula

Pambula
The township of Pambula is located 1km from Pambula Beach with a rich history dating back the 1850s . Gold was once discovered on the Pambula Goldfields where precious gems may still be found today. Dolphins may be seen chasing food up the Pambula River and middens over 2000 years old left by aborigines are still to be found.