Fast facts
- Land of rivers, mountains and beaches
- Famous for its fishing, whales and cheese
- Six hours’ drive south of Sydney
Why go there
The allure of the Sapphire Coast is in its sparkling beaches, bays, lakes, cliffs, caves and national parks – all accessible via excellent walking tracks and coastal drives.
The region is renowned for deep-sea fishing off Bermagui, whale watching at Eden, award-winning cheeses at Bega and a rich Aboriginal cultural heritage around Wallaga Lake.
Things to do
- Visit the cheese-making town of Bega, where historic buildings are surrounded by lush dairy country.
- Fish off historic Tathra Wharf, the last steamer wharf on the east coast.
- Explore the cliffs, sea caves and rock stacks at the coastal Mimosa Rocks National Park.
- Follow the food, wine and art trail along the Tathra–Bermagui road, one of the South Coast’s best drives.
- Check out the spectacular views from Boyd’s Tower, in Ben Boyd National Park.
Don’t miss
- Cheese-making at its best, at the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre.
- Aboriginal culture at the Umbarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre.
- The massive whale skeleton of “Old Tom” at Eden’s Killer Whale Museum.
- A whale-watching tour out of Eden – the season runs from September to November.
Events
- Cobargo Folk Festival, Cobargo, in February.
- Bermagui Seaside Fair, Bermagui, in March.
- Merimbula Jazz Festival, Merimbula, in June.
- Eden Whale Festival, Eden, in October/November.
- Mambo Merimbula Wave Classic, Merimbula, in November.
