The town with a population of
around 4,000 (and far more in summer), is situated around the
beautiful coastal waterways of Merimbula, Top and Back Lakes. These
clean tidal lakes provide the perfect site for this holiday town.
Their changing parade of blues each day and the many water sports that
can be enjoyed on the lakes make Merimbula's waterways a major
attraction for visitors.
There are many beaches to be
enjoyed around Merimbula. Gentle beaches suitable for small children
are found around the lake foreshores whilst great surfing beaches
outside the lake areas offer a variety of waves for board and body
surfers. The beach at short point is particularly popular with
boardsurfers. Other beaches around Merimbula include Main Surf, Bar
and Middle beaches. Some are patrolled during the summer months and
some offer BBQ facilities, changerooms and toilets.
Just about any water sport you
could desire is available around Merimbula. Fishing fans are well
catered for with boat hire, ramps and other facilities. One of the
most popular fishing spots is the Merimbula wharf which provides deep
sea fishing without the need of a boat.
The visitor to Merimbula is
not confined only to beach and water activities. Only a short drive
from the town will take you to the beautiful Bournda National Park,
while interesting excursions to the hinterland can be made for bush
and nature walks through ancient forests in the foothills of the South
Coast Range. You will also come across small country towns such as
Candelo (famous for its artisans and craft work), Kameruka and
Wyndham, each steeped in pioneeering history.
Shopping in Merimbula is a
tourist's delight with many specialty shops with unique crafts and
souvenirs as well as a good range of food and fashion outlets.
Likewise eating out in Merimbula never gets boring with a range of
cuisines and eateries to suit all tastes. Seafood is of course, high
on the menu.
Entertainment abounds in
Merimbula and all ages will find plenty to do here. For the kids there
is the Magic Mountain complex with activies such as waterslides, a
mountain slide, forest maze, pools, a playground and picnic areas. A
recent addition to Magic Mountain is a roller coaster ride. In town
the kids will find a great amusement centre and other attractions but
of course the best way to keep them occupied is on our beaches.
Adults are also well catered
for with a number of licensed clubs being a good way to spend the day
or night relaxing. You'll find entertainment, pokies and great
eateries at these clubs who welcome visitors to the area year round.
Other ways to keep busy during your stay include the aquarium, a
family leisure farm, winery and lake, river or sea cruises.
SOME
THINGS TO DO:
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Reef
and game fishing charters, whale watching, lake cruises and
local boat hire. |
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Pambula
Beach and rivermouth a few kilometres down the road. |
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A
great area for Golfers and Bowlers with good facilities along
the coast. |
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Tilba
Tilba National Trust classified village south of Narooma,
offering well preserved 19th Century weatherboard architecture
and local cheese factory with 100 year history. |
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The
"Working Village" of Carbargo on the highway north of
Bega. |
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The
area is a fisherperson's paradise from organised fishing trips
to just fishing off the beaches or rocks. |
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Eden
and beautiful Twofold Bay, the deep sea fishing port aligned
with the history of Whaling and fishing. |
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Merimbula
Jazz Festival - Queens Birthday Weekend, June each year,
(sometimes featuring the exceptional Royal Australian Air Force
Central Band Jazz Ensemble). |
