Far South Coast Imag February Edition

February 2012

Far South Coast Region Inside:

Cobargo Folk Festival

Art Trail What To See & Do What's On Live Music Guide Monthly Markets Regional Map

Ironwood at Wolumla Page 13

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Mallacoota – Heart of the Coastal Wilderness Mallacoota is one of Gippsland’s great escapes, surrounded by the magnificent wilderness of the Croajingolong National Park and set on the beautiful Mallacoota Inlet.

Unwind at this pretty coastal town, blessed with Victoria's warmest winter temperatures and cool ocean breezes in summer. Water is in abundance in this region, so activities including surfing, fishing, swimming, sailing and boating are ideal in the many inlets, lakes and rivers around the town.

Mallacoota is located 23 km from the highway turn off at Genoa, so there is no through traffic to disrupt the tranquillity of the picturesque town nestled on the shores of the inlet at its entrance point to Bass Strait.

Life moves at a leisurely pace where everyone has a chat, and the latest news is about the biggest fish landed yesterday and when the prawn run will start. Visitors will find all their needs catered for with ample shopping facilities, accommodation and entertainment. There is a visitor information shed, lake cruises, hire boats, bikes and kayaks, organized tours and walking tracks dotted throughout the township, with boat launching ramps at four locations. Boat owners are encouraged to explore the coastline with twelve picnic jetties with

free barbecues and casual moorings.

Discover the coast from the popular patrolled Bastion Point Beach and Betka Beach, to the rugged Quarry Beach where snorkellers explore the rocks, or the peaceful Secret Beach.

The Top Lake, Bottom Lake, the inlets, cliffs and beaches are all great places to explore - or just sit and watch the beautiful sunsets for which the area is renowned. You may even spot a mighty Southern Right whale from vantage points around the town during the migrating season.

Historic attractions include evidence of indigenous occupation with numerous visible middens and stone used in tool making and the fully restored WWII communication bunker museum at the airport.

Mallacoota is situated within the Croajingolong National Park, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve recognised for its unique flora and fauna and its essential role in the preservation of native Australian species.

Undoubtedly one of Australia's most spectacular parks, Croajingolong encompasses 100 kilometres of coast and hinterland and features an extraordinary diversity of landscapes from pure white sandy beaches, rocky coastal headlands and granite peaks to rambling heathland, lush

rainforests and towering eucalypts. It also supports a diverse range of flora and fauna, with more than 1000 native plants and over 300 bird species.

Accommodation in Mallacoota is diverse and caters for couples, families and groups with four and five star outlets available in Gipsy Point, a beautiful peninsula jutting into the top lake of the Mallacoota Inlet, home to a large mob of kangaroos.

If you are towing a van, camping or driving in an RV, the Foreshore Holiday Park is not to be missed. The park is situated right on the lakeshore within easy walking distance of the town centre and provides a number of sites with access to private moorings right on the lake. It is one of the largest caravan parks in Victoria and one of the only parks that offer both boat and caravan sites in the one package.

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East Gippsland Visitor Information www.discovereastgippsland.com.au Free Call: 1800 637 060

Merimbula Marina Book Your 5hr Reef Fishing Charter Direct and receive a FREE 2hr Bay Dolphin Cruise

Reef Fishing Charters Departing daily. COOKED BREAKFAST served on board 5hr Charters! This month catching: snapper; morwong; tiger flathead

5 HOUR REEF 3 HOUR FAMILY FISHING $100 Adults $50 Adults $90 Seniors $40 Children $60 Child under 16yrs $270 Family (2 adults & 2 children)

Game Fishing

The 2012 season has started well, Sea Eagle caught Striped Marlin & Yellowfin Tuna in January. February is hotting up to be a great month of game fishing. Special this month 8hr Game Charters $200pp. Kingfish should also come onto the bite - Full Day Charters $150pp

Cruises

View Merimbula’s spectacular coastline from the water.

Regularly sighting dolphins, seals, turtles, penguins and seabirds.

2 HOUR DOLPHIN CRUISE $30 Adult $27 Senior/Student $20 Child (2-15yrs) $10 Child under 2yrs $85 per family (2 adults, 2

2 HOUR BBQ CRUISE $40 Adult $35 Senior/Student Concession $25 Child (2-15yrs, child under 2 free) $110 Family (2 adults + 2 children

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Cobargo Folk Festival

From the Editor

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February Welcome to 2012 on the Far South Coast. Thanks heavens there are so may places to explore and things to do on the Far South Coast; the weather has certainly been a bit patchy so far this summer!

But hopefully by the time you read this, the weather has warmed up and ocean swimming is feasible again.

In its 17th year this year, the Cobargo Folk Festival is happening over the last weekend in February. With international performers including the hilarious Beez from Germany, blues, folk, indigenous performances, dance, theatre and comedy plus a youth venue, there are plenty of reasons to spend the weekend in Cobargo. You can find more information on pages 23 and 24.

There's a new exhibition on at the Eden Killer Whale Museum titled "Wrecks, reef and the Mermaid' which contains spectacular underwater

Contents images from an expedition to document shipwrecks over 150 years old. Head to page 6 for more details.

Art galleries are busy with several exhibition openings this month too - check out our What's On section on page 15, and the popular Art Galleries Trail on pages 32-33.

The Sapphire Coast Music Society are kicking off their 2012 season in typically fine style with a performance by 'Ironwood', a talented group of chamber musicians who are returning to Wolumla this month. You'll find all the info you need on page 13.

Don't forget you can keep up to date with what's happening in our region anytime when you head home -by going to our website and downloading the latest edition of the Far South Coast Monthly Imag.

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Some photos courtesy of NSW Tourism Cover Photo: Daniel Champagne performing at the 2011 Cobargo Folk Festival

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Twofold Bay, Eden © Paul Callaghan

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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.

Eden’s Simply Succulents 100’s of plants at wholesale prices lOver 700 named plants in private collection to view lOpen most days other times by appointment l

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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 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.

What to See & Do Visit the Eden Killer Whale Museum Go whale & dolphin watching Check out the fishing trawlers at Eden Wharf Wander through the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre Hire a fishing charter, take a cruise or try sea kayaking on Twofold Bay VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Mitchell Street, Eden Ph: 02 6496 1953

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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

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Wrecks, reef and the Mermaid at the Eden Killer Whale Museum

A new photographic exhibition at the Museum shows maritime archaeologists at work on two rewarding expeditions off the Queensland coast two years ago.

In partnership with the Silentworld Foundation, Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) divers found the remains of HM Colonial Schooner Mermaid on the Great Barrier Reef in January 2009 and investigated other wreck sites on Wreck Reefs in the Coral

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Sea in December.

This ANMM travelling exhibition, titled Wrecks, reef and the Mermaid, includes stunning underwater photographs and a short video, all by Xanthe Rivett, of the dive team in action and their coralencrusted finds.

The 21.4 metre (70-foot) Mermaid ran aground off the Frankland Islands, some 40 km south-east of Cairns, in 1829.

Attempting a short-cut through the Great Barrier Reef and ignoring advice from more experienced officers aboard, the captain ran the schooner on to an unidentified reef where it became a total wreck.

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Davidson Gallery Whaling Exhibition Visit Old Tom’s Skeleton -the most famous of Killer Whales

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Australian waters at that time, having previously served Captain Phillip Parker King in his surveys of the Australian coast between 1818 – 1820.

Above: Divers and the Mermaid anchor. Xanthe Rivett photographer 2009

In December 2009 the ANMM/ Silentworld team headed 450 km offshore to Wreck Reefs in the Coral Sea, where divers took just 4 days to locate and survey the remains of two vessels closely associated with Matthew Flinders.

HMS Porpoise, a 10-gun Royal Navy sloop, commanded by Lieutenant Robert Fowler with Flinders on board as a passenger, was travelling in convoy through the relatively unexplored waters of the Coral Sea when it struck an isolated and unchartered reef.

Porpoise immediately fired a cannon to warn two following vessels – Cato, an armed cargo ship, and Bridgewater, an East India Company cargo ship.

Cato and Bridgewater both changed course, but towards each other. When Captain Park on Cato realised what was happening, he ordered his ship off the wind to avoid collision, but Cato too struck the reef, just two cable lengths (370 metres) from Porpoise.

Bridgewater ignominiously continued on its way to India, with no heed for the plight of the men on the other two ships.

The ANMM/Silentworld expedition carried out extensive surveys of the wreck sites at Porpoise Cay to pinpoint the archaeological remains of these historically important vessels.

Silentworld Foundation is a not-forprofit organisation established to further maritime archaeological research and to expand knowledge of Australia’s early maritime history. Archaeology supported by the Australian Research Council.

Wrecks, reefs and the Mermaid is on display from 17th February - 20th May.

Surf Caption Lifesaving Pambula©Beach © Paul Callaghan forClub, photograph Photographer

Pambula 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 1830's, 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.

In 1888, gold was discovered on the banks of the Yowaka River, and by 1891 there were eleven mining companies in operation at the Mount Gahan site.

Pambula’s historic past is very much in evidence today, with beautifully restored and maintained historic

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buildings and farmhouses.

Pambula today has an eclectic mix of businesses, with art galleries, cafes, restaurants, gift shops and pubs. It's a great place to shop for something a bit different.

At the southern end of the town is Panboola, a fantastic community conservation and heritage project that has transformed this part of Pambula over the past 10 years.

Covering former farmland, areas of saltmarsh, billabongs and the former Pambula Racecourse, the area has been extensively re-planted and has great walking and cycling tracks. The old race track is a great spot for the kids to cycle around, with the centre of the track often inhabited by kangaroos.

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 is great for families.

Heading south toward Eden turn off the Highway to Pambula Lake, where there’s a boat ramp for launching vessels. Several oyster growers sell fresh Pambula Lake oysters here too, including Broadwater Oysters.

What to See & Do Enjoy the beautiful historic buildings of Pambula Village Visit the ‘Oaklands’ complex Take a walk around Panboola Visit the friendly kangaroos at Pambula Beach Try some oysters at Pambula Lake

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Bermagui, Merimbula Pambula and Eden

Tours available for all ages & experience levels. First time paddlers welcome Certified Sea Kayak Guides & Instructors NSW Maritime Authority Lic HD0405

For bookings Ph 02 6493 5635 or 0405 529 214

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Merimbula Merimbula is the tourist hub of the Sapphire Coast with its lakeside restaurants and cafes, great shopping and a vast array of attractions and accommodation choices.

Merimbula has a long history of

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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 snorkeling, surfing, cycling, enjoying a scenic flights, ten-pin bowling, family fun parks or experiencing native animals or marine creatures up close.

What to See & Do Try sea kayaking Get out on the water with hire boats or fishing charters, and go dolphin watching Take a scenic flight up and down the spectacular Far South Coast Have some thrills at Magic Mountain Fun Park, Top Fun & Mandeni Family Fun Park Visit the Merimbula Aquarium at the Wharf at fish feeding time Visit Potoroo Palace Native Animal Education Sanctuary Go fishing off the Wharf, beaches or in the Lake VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Beach Street, Merimbula Ph: 02 6495 1129

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Retailers and businesses in Merimbula are offering monthly deals, discounts and specials as part of the “Our Merimbula” Shop Local campaign.

Customers can sign up for their free keytag, which qualifies them for the deal of the month at any of the participating stores or businesses.

Each business will provide a unique special for the month, so make sure you show your keytag to find out what their particular deal is, or log on to www.ourmerimbula.com.au to view the month’s info.

Visitors to Merimbula can also benefit from the campaign; some unit or room keys already have an Our Merimbula keytag, and regular visitors can sign up for their own.

Keytags are available at participating stores and the Merimbula Visitor Information Centre. Monthly specials are advertised in-store, and on the Our Merimbula website.

The logo is displayed at participating stores, so call in, sign up for a keytag, and enjoy the Merimbula Experience.

Some of the specials being offered this month include: Boardwalk Icecreamry Receive $5 off the regular price of Vegetable or beef nachos, plus can of coke or water for $10 instead of $15 Brief Affairs Receive an additional 10% off all summer sleepwear Ginger & Luvvy Spend $300 at Ginger & Luvvy and receive a free lunch at Saltwater Organics to the value of $20 Merimbula Pizza Spend $50 or more and receive free 1 large garlic pizza and a 1.25 litre bottle of soft drink.

Pins and Needles Spend $100 on patchwork or fashion fabrics, and receive a free reel of thread valued at $5.95 Saltwater Organics Receive 10% off retail and café on Mondays throughout February Top Fun Buy one game of mini golf and get another one free to equal value

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

Budget Pizzas less topping but a thicker base.

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Fish Feeding Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11.30

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

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Our Merimbula - The Promenade

Boardwalk Pancakes, Crepes & Ice Creams Breakfast Lunch Okonomiyaki Lake Views, On the Boardwalk Opposite Sanity

or Sale F s s e n i Bus Eco friendly, organic & fair trade products Organic hair, body, mineral makeup and skin care.

Vitamins, herbs, homeopathics, cleaning products, baby products, organic seeds, nuts, and a huge selection of coffee & teas.

Fantastic eco friendly gifts and

Pins ‘n’ Needles Patchwork Fabrics & Quilting Supplies, Needlework Supplies & Kits, Dress Fabrics, Fashion Patterns & Haberdashery Wool, Knitting & Craft Supplies & Books

Shop 9 The Promenade Merimbula 6495 3646

DELICIOUS VEGETARIAN CAFÉ

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BOOKS, COFFEE, MUSIC And that chocolate indulgence!

Smarty Pants A great combination of surf, skate and street wear. Labels include Havaianas, Elwood, Mossimo, Lollita, Seafolly Kids, All About Eve, O & E, Rockstar, Famous, Kustom & Osiris.

Shop 10 The Promenade Merimbula 6495 4011

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NATIVE ANIMAL EDUCATIONAL SANCTUARY • Open 10am-4pm daily (except Christmas Day and Good Friday) • Educational talks at 11 am and 2 pm each day • Individual Animal Encounters by arrangement • Function room available for hire for meetings, work shops, conferences and exhibitions

• Blue Wren Cafe now licensed, enjoy Breakfast, Lunch & Devonshire Tea • BBQ also available • Evening meals (with talks & walk optional) for groups by arrangement

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

40 FLAVOURS OF ICE CREAM • Gelati • Yoghurt • Sundaes

• Hot Dogs • Nachos • Pancakes • Milkshakes • Coffee

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Baby Koala Sapphire at Potoroo Palace Potoroo Palace Native Animal Sanctuary's baby Koala received her official name this month. The raffle for the naming rights has been running across the region for months, and at a much-anticipated celebration, local motel owner Sue Wilson's name was drawn. She promptly gave the prize to her cleaner, Judy Waiting, who, after lunch with friends, decided on a name.

Meet Sapphire. The Sanctuary's cutest baby is still at the rambunctious stage - crawling on mum's head, chasing the boots of keepers and grabbing them, running up trees and leaping back down.

"It's because she's still on mum's milk," says Head Zookeeper Karen Johnson.

"Once she converts to gum leaves it'll be all snoozeville.”

The Sanctuary has three baby emus, too. Found by a local forester, they were hatched and midwifed by one of the keepers, and are growing fast.

They’re already more than knee-high to most things, and are consummate goofballs – running, somersaulting, dancing under the sprinkler; typical Aussie kids, having fun and growing fast.

From echidnas to wombats, dingoes, kangaroos, cockatoos, possums, Potoroo has most things Australian (including a Hills Hoist about behind the feed shed).

Potoroo Palace is just 9km north of Merimbula on the Princes Highway, open every day from 10am -4pm.

Below: Sapphire with her Mum when she was just 3 months old.

Sapphire Coast Music Society Welcomes Back Friends in 2012 The Sapphire Coast Music Society 2012 concert program welcomes back musicians who have struck a chord with local audiences, as well as talented new faces.

The first concert for the year on February 26th at 2.30pm is the historically informed, popular chamber group Ironwood. This talented group of chamber musicians performed at

Wolumla in 2010, and we look forward to another exciting program.

The most anticipated concert for 2012 will be the return of the Sydney Welsh Choir on April 8th. Booking ahead for this concert is advisable, as their previous performances have sold out.

On June 29th, David Miller makes his annual pilgrimage to Wolumla, bringing with him a talented selection of students from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

The SCMS is delighted that Dimitri Ashkenazy (clarinettist) and Suzanne Powell (piano) will return for another concert on September 23rd. When they

appeared in 2010, their performance received rapturous responses from a very large audience.

The final concert for the year will be the return of the highly popular, charismatic pianist, Lachlan Redd. His ability to charm audiences with his music and elegant playing is legendary.

All concerts are at the Wolumla Hall, and tickets can be purchased at the following venues about a fortnight before each concert and at the door on the day: Magpie Music (Bega), Booktique (Merimbula) and Eden Music Centre. For more details contact Olwen Morris on 6495 0232 or Pat Reilly on 6495 9708.

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Phone: 02 6495 3800 Shop 5/17 Merimbula Drive, Merimbula NSW 2548 (behind Woolworths)

MANDENI FAMILY FUN PARK & GOLF CENTRE Enquire about our family day pass

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Now located at Shop 3/68 Market St, Merimbula (next to the lolly shop).

Parking at the front & nearby.

“Its’ all about the style” See you soon at Heelz 3/68 Market St Merimbula 6495 2811

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All your favourites at the Lolly Shop

● Ten Pin Bowling ● Zone 3 Laser Game ● Mini Golf ● Video Games ● Kiosk ● Birthday Parties

99 Main Street Merimbula 02 6495 3091

EFTPOS, City Link & Mobile Recharge available www.topfun.com.au

Classes Available All needlecraft & patchwork supplies Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm Sat 9 to 12 noon

(02) 6495 9651

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489 Sapphire Coast Dr, Merimbula (1.6km north of the Tura Beach turn-off)

The Lolly Shop in Merimbula is one of those special places that can transport you back in time and place.

For some, it’s the memories of childhood that are rekindled, whilst for others, the Lolly Shop can take them back to a different country.

After being out of supply for 20 years, Choo-Choo Bars have been recently relaunched, much to the delight of loyal fans.

The Lolly Shop carries a range of sweet treats including fudge, Rocky Road, honeycomb, licorice (including Dutch licorice and Bassetts Licorice Allsorts), aniseed balls, brain lickers and zombie chews.

You’ll also find brand names like White Knights, Walkers Toffees, Walnut Whips, Caramac and Dime Bars.

Stock up on American candy including Hershey Bars, Peanut MM’s and Reece's Peanut Cups, as well as lollies from England and New Zealand.

You’ll even find a sugarless range and black jelly beans.

Please note that all varieties are subject to availability.

Merimbula Lolly Shop is located at 62 Market St. at the top end of town.

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What's On - February expeditions off the Queensland coast in 2009. Stunning photography and a short video are included in the exhibition.

Check page for more information, phone 6496 2094 or go to www.killerwhalemuseum.com.au

1st - 29th February - Summerside Festival, Canberra 25 venues throughout the Canberra region host the Summerside Festival, celebrating summer in the Canberra region. Dining events featuring local and seasonal produce, the best of the region’s wines plus innovative and exciting performances, events and exhibitions highlighting local talent.

Presented by The Poacher’s Way. Info at www.thepoachersway.com.au 3rd February - Exhibition Opening Genesis, Bega Valley Regional Gallery, Bega Celebrating 5 years since the foundation of the Bega Valley Art and Craft Society, Genesis features selected works from current Society members plus a curator's choice from the BVACS Permanent Collection. Official opening at 6pm, entry free. Details on page 32 or www. begavalley.nsw.gov.au/Community/ Art_Gallery/Art_Gallery.htm 4th February - Kerry McInnis and Mike Macgregor, Ivy Hill Gallery, Wapengo Drinks with the artists from 6 - 8pm.

Kerry is paints abstract landscapes, and Mike is a sculptor. For more information, go to www.ivyhill.com.au 17th February - 20th May - Wrecks, reef and the Mermaid , Eden Killer Whale Museum, Eden This Australian National Maritime Museum Trust exhibition shows maritime archeologists at work on two

17th February - Exhibition Opening - Spiral Artists Past & Present, Spiral Gallery, Bega Spiral Artists Past & Present celebrates 15 years of Spiral Gallery Co-operative in the UN International Year of the Co-operative. 54 artists: paintings, ceramics, prints, sculpture, textiles.

Exhibition opens at 5pm. Details on page 33 or go to www.spiralgallery.org.au for more information.

24th - 26th February - 17th Cobargo Folk Festival, Cobargo Showgrounds Folk, blues, world music, bluegrass, bush poets, comedy, dance, youth venue and kids program - Cobargo Folk Festival has it all. Details on page 24, or go to www.cobargofolkfestival.com for early bird tickets, program etc.

26th February - Ironwood, Wolumla Hall, Wolumla Presented by the Sapphire Coast Music Society, Ironwood are a historically informed popular chamber group.

Performance starts at 2.30pm. See page 13 for more information, or contact Olwen Morris on 6495 0232 or Pat Reilly on 6495 9708.

Until 20th May - Wrecks, reefs and the Mermaid - Killer Whale Museum Eden

26th February - Ironwood, Chamber Group at Wolumla Hall - Wolumla

27th January - 15th Feb - Washed Ashore Spiral Gallery - Bega

1st to 29th February - Summerside Festival - 25 Venues throughout Canberra Region

MERIMBULA Home of Merimbula-Imlay Bowling Club • • • • • • • •

4 magnificent bowling greens Entertainment auditorium and Sapphire Room for functions Gymnasium Rockpool Cafe and Gardens Pacific Bistro Leisure lounges Club Keno, TAB, Sky Channel and Austar, ATM and EFTPOS Free Courtesy Shuttle Bus

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Middle Beach, Mimosa Rocks National Park © Paul Callaghan

Tathra 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,

Located directly opposite Tathra’s famous surf beach

Set in beautifully landscaped grounds featuring ponds and waterfalls.

Resort style quality apartments, villa houses and motel units. 2 swimming pools, 2 spa pools & a hydrotherapy swim spa.

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Tathra Beach Country Club Golf or Tennis Ph 6494 1220

The Golden Sands Chinese Restaurant

www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au 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 from September to November.

Bushwalking, kayaking, mountainbiking, 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 located near the Tathra Surf Lifesaving Club.

An easy 3km walking & cycling track runs from Tathra to the mouth of the Bega River at Mogareeka, with other

Visit National Parks

• Coast & forest campsites, walks and drives • Accommodation and tours at Green Cape Lightstation • Summer & Easter Discovery Program • Award winning Montague Island Tours

walks around town as well.

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.

On the 21st and 22nd January, Tathra is becomes the base for the Tathra Wharf to Waves Weekend. Running since 2002, this event now encompasses a fun run, 40km bike ride and ocean swims from the Wharf to the Surf Lifesaving Club.

What to See & Do

Check out the view and spot whales from the Headland lookout Enjoy the walk from Tathra to the mouth of the Bega River at Mogareeka Explore the Bega River by boat

Tathra Laundrette

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

Ph 6494 5222

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For information and advice contact NPWS Merimbula 6495 5000 or Narooma 4476 0800

• Coin Laundry • Commercial & Domestic Laundry • Holiday Bag Wash • Quality Linen Hire

Carol & Mike 15 Bega St. TATHRA

Ph 02 64941769 or 0427588233

Explore with Brogo Wilderness Canoes Early summer is a great time to explore the inland waterways of the Far South Coast - the days are fine, the water is warming up and large numbers of visitors are still to arrive.

One of the best locations to go canoeing is the Brogo Dam, with its extensive catchment running back into the magnificent Brogo Wilderness area. The waterways are pristine, and the peaceful backwaters are a haven for local native bird life and fauna - sea eagles, swooping azure kingfishers, water dragons, goannas and shy echidnas have all been observed on and around the Dam.

To really explore the beauty of the Brogo Dam and Brogo Wilderness, hire a fully equipped canoe from Dave and Sue at Brogo Wilderness Canoes.

Their canoes are safe, stable “Canadians”, and all safety gear, maps and instructions are provided.

For tranquillity and beauty it’s hard to beat - you can explore forest gullies, swim, bring a picnic lunch and stop wherever you desire.

A 2 - 3 person canoe with all safety gear costs just $25 per person for a half day, with children half price.

For bookings contact Dave or Sue on (02) 6492 7328.

Bush walking in the Tathra Forest Wildlife Reserve From Tathra, head back toward Bega on the Snowy Mountains Highway, and turn right into Thompsons Drive.

The car park on the right marks the start of the Tathra Forest Wildlife Reserve.

This 60 hectare wildlife corridor provides habitat for a range of fauna species, including glossy black-cockatoos (below left), listed

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as a threatened species. These rare birds feed on the black sheoaks (Allocasuarina litoralis) found in coastal forests, and build nests in the hollows of old or dead trees.

The Main Ridge Track passes through coastal rainforest down to a secluded wetland, with a variety of waterbirds, frogs and water dragons.

Continue through the Reserve until

you reach Dilkerra Rd; follow this until you reach the famous Tathra beach.

The walk takes about 45 minutes one way, and is graded as easy - medium.

Tathra Bowlo - Barefoot Bowls Just the place to relax & put your feet up with family & friends Barefoot Bowls Deal commences 27 Dec to 26 Jan - Daily from 3.30pm - Bowls/Beer & BBQ for $7 • 3 Bowling Greens • Free Entertainment • Meat/ Seafood Raffles & Members Draw Tuesday & Friday Nights • Meals • Club Keno • TAB • Bingo Mondays & Fridays Courtesy Bus available from 5pm

Cnr Andy Poole Drv & Dilkera Rd Tathra

Ph 6494 1280

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Glebe Park, Bega © Paul Callaghan

Bega

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Bega is the business and administrative heart of the Bega Valley. It is also a place of natural beauty, surrounded by lush pastures and forests hugging the escarpment.

Views of Mumbulla Mountain to the north and the escarpment to the west are best appreciated from the Lookout, located just 3 kilometres north of town on the Princes Highway.

In the language of local Aboriginal people, members of the Yuin nation, Bega is said to mean “large camping ground”. It would have been a place of great abundance, with an underground lake feeding a series of wetlands, providing plenty of tucker.

The dairy industry has always played a major part in the Bega economy, and this is still the case today, with the Bega Cheese Co-op one of Australia’s leading manufacturers of dairy products, exporting millions of dollars worth of product every year.

A visit to the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre is a must for all visitors to the region. The Heritage Centre has a wonderful display of cheese and butter-making equipment from the 1900's, and provides an insight into how early farmers lived, worked and transported their products.

The Heritage Centre is also home to the Bega Tourist Information Centre, which provides information about attractions throughout the region.

Bega has seen its demographics change over the past 30 years, with many people moving from cities to enjoy the relaxed country lifestyle.

Bega has a thriving arts community with its own Regional Gallery which hosts several major exhibitions each year, as well as the artist-run Spiral Gallery.

The new Sapphire Marketplace complex has opened after a 15 month construction phase, bringing nationally

recognised retail outlets to Bega.

Housing the largest Big W outside of Sydney, the complex represents a huge change to Bega's retail landscape.

What to See & Do Visit the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre Follow the picturesque walking/cycling track near the Bega River Take in the view from the Bega lookout, 5km north of Bega Visit the Art Galleries VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE At Bega Cheese Heritage Centre Lagoon Street, Bega Ph: 02 6491 7645

...will take you there!

BEGA CHEESE HERITAGE CENTRE Regional Bus Ticketing available for Countrylink & Premier bus services

Free admission Gourmet range of fudge Cheese tasting & sales Ice creams, milk shakes & light meals The History of Dairying Museum Picnic area Local products, Arts & Crafts

Open 9am - 5pm, 7 days

(closed Christmas Day & Good Friday)

Ph 02 6491 7762

Lagoon St, North Bega www.begacheese.com.au Now incorporating the Bega Visitor Information Centre

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Bega Secrets

Award winning range of food, Pizza deals and more. Open 10am-9.30pm Mon to Fri, 4.30pm-9.30pm Sat & Sun. At 98 Carp St Bega next to Coles with plenty of parking.

Phone ahead for prompt service:

6492 6000

SPIRAL GALLERY + SHOP 27th Jan - 15th Feb (Gallery 1) Inspirations from the shoreline ‘Washed Ashore’

THE BEST LITTLE MUSIC SHOP IN THE MILKY WAY

17th Feb - 29th Feb (Gallery 1) ‘Spiral Artists Past & Present’

MAGPIE MUSIC

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 1pm

• Fantastic range of instruments & accessories • Print music, CD’s & DVD’s •accessories Print music, CD’s & DVD’s •• The in Hi-Fi & Home Thebest best in Hi-Fi & Theatre Home Theatre • School of Music - teaching all instruments

47 Church St Bega 6492 5322 www.spiralgallery.org.au

A ppr oved 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

Keith & Liz Broomfield

THE BEST LITTLE MUSIC SHOP IN THE MILKY WAY

• Fantastic range of instruments &

• Magpie School of Music - teaching all instruments 125 Auckland St Bega 6492 3533 www.magpiemusic.com.au

Large range of stock frames, fast 6 little nursery downSelection the lane and the friendly service. of • local•• photography by Tony & Robert Lockerbie.

Think outside the picture.

Open Mon to Fri 9am – 5pm, Sat 9am – 1pm 32-34 Church Street, Bega Phone 02 6492 6628 115 Carp St Bega 6492 6500 tony@tonylockerbie.com Hardy plants for coastal, frost and drought conditions Special interest books and gift cards Seedlings and herbs are our specialty Come, relax and be inspired by the ambience of our nursery

Behind Candelo Bulk Wholefoods and next to the Gipps St carpark

ArtizAntique The funkiest little decor & gift shop in the deep south!

Antiques • Vintage • Retro • Art • Books • Records • Unique Gifts • Homewares • Artisanmade furniture & decor • investment art Open 9.30-5.30 Mon to Fri 10am 12.30 Sat

8 Canning St Bega 02 6492 4441

Ph 6492 3533 125 Auckland St Bega www.magpiemusic.com.au

Discover the delights of our Bed and Breakfast in a gracious 1870’s home in the heart of Bega.

3 individual ensuite rooms, one with spa bath.

62 Carp Street, Bega Phone 02 6492 1393 www.thepickledpear.com.au

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Step back in time at the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre and the Bega Pioneers Museum William Tarlinton and the Imlay Brothers were amongst the first Europeans to settle in the Bega Valley region around 1829, but members of the Yuin Monaro tribal group had been inhabiting the area for thousands of years prior to this.

The beef and dairying industries were established in the 1840s, and still remain significant contributors to the Valley's economy.

Bega Cheese has played a huge role in the development of the dairy industry in Bega, and people from around Australia and the world come to visit

the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre and learn about the history of dairying in the Valley.

The Heritage Centre is also the perfect place to sample the different styles of Bega Cheese, as well as a variety of other Australian cheeses.

The coffee shop has a great range of milkshakes, icecreams and a large selection of homemade cakes to keep the rumbling tummies at bay.

The Bega Visitor Information Centre is also located at the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre, and the friendly volunteers will be happy to answer

questions about the region.

The Bega Cheese Heritage Centre is open 9am - 5pm daily, and from 11am on Anzac Day ( the Centre is closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday).

The Bega Cheese Heritage Centre is located in Lagoon St, Bega; head north over the Bega River and turn right at the roundabout.

Bega’s premier venue...

is now open!

Savour the menu or relax with a coffee in Grace’s Café open 7 days for lunch and dinner + Regular entertainment Raffles and Draws + Sports Bar and Lounge with big screen TV’s +TAB, Keno and Sports Channels + Courtesy Bus Wednesday to Saturday

82 Gipps Street Bega 6492 1055

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Another fantastic place to learn about Bega's history is the Bega Pioneers Museum, on the Corner of Auckland and Bega Sts. Housing the largest collection of framed photographs of pioneers in NSW, even the building which houses the Museum is classified (it was built in 1858-9 and operated as a hotel).

The Pioneers' Museum has many rooms and outside exhibition areas containing pieces from every aspect of early Bega - industries, clothing, military, machinery, transport, household effects, as well as family histories.

Wandering through the Museum really is like stepping back in time, and children will find the displays of everyday items fascinating.

The Pioneers Museum is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am 4pm, and Saturday from 10am - 2pm, except public holidays. Admission is $ 7.50 for adults, $ 3.00 seniors and pensioners and $2.00 for children.

Art Gallery, © Paul Callaghan CaptionCobargo for photograph © Photographer

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 cheesemaking 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

www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au 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.

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

The two storey building that is home to “Bangles Gallery” is a fine example of

century-old architecture, and features lovely wrought iron lace work around the verandahs.

What to See & Do Follow the Cobargo Village Historic Walk and listen to the Audio Tour Enjoy a picnic on the banks of the Narira River Enjoy the Outdoor Gallery, with painted lightpoles and topiary sculptures Explore nearby Wadbilliga National Park

Cobargo Folk Festival - a whole lot more than just folk music Once again the Cobargo Showground will become “tent city” for the annual gathering of international, national and local performers that is the Cobargo Folk Festival. But the weekend is about more than traditional folk music; also on the bill is comedy, theatre, blues, bluegrass, country music and dance.

The Festival, held on the outskirts of the historic and picturesque village of Cobargo, has become a fixture on the Australian Folk Festival calendar and each year attracts enthusiasts from interstate and overseas.

Concerts, displays, dances and workshops are featured in eight venues within the showground, including a special kids venue, “The Crossing Youth” and workshops.

International artists appearing this year include The Beez (Germany), George Mann (USA) and Alistair Brown from the UK. Australian stars include Judy Small, Kerrianne Cox, Ami Williamson, Martin Pearson, the finger-picking guitarist

Nick Charles and blues sensation Fiona Boyes.

By popular request the high energy band The Woohoo Revue has been invited again and will appeal to the younger folk who packed out their performances last year.

Local and interstate indigenous performers will feature at the 2012 Festival with a concert, workshops and dancing hosted by Kerrianne Cox, community leader and celebrated singer from Broome in W.A..

The main concert hall, named “The Gulaga”, will be converted into a concert-type theatre for a full-scale theatrical production of Steele Rudd’s original play “The Old Selection”, performed by Footprint Theatre of Pambula. This project was made possible by Festivals Australia, an Australian Government program which supports cultural activity at regional and community levels.

Festival patrons can join in the many dances and workshops, with the bush

dance, tango, contra dance, western swing all popular, or sit back and watch the expert performers in their displays.

Over the three days there's a Comedy Concert with Glover and Sorrenson, Martin Pearson and Dingo’s Breakfast, a bluegrass concert with Jimmy The Fish, The Freerangers and Strange Bedfellows. A blues concert with Dorothy-Jane Gosper, Fiona Boyes, Damien Coen and Paul Johnson, Nick Charles and Pete Fiedler and Songs of the Snowy Mountains by the iconic bush band Franklyn B Paverty.

The Festival has a licensed bar, cafes and exotic food stalls. Camping with toilet and shower facilities is available for all full weekend ticket holders.

Young people are most welcome to attend and join in, but they must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

The Festival runs from 24th - 26th February; early bird tickets, program and details at www.cobargofolkfestival.com The Cobargo Folk Festival -it's about a whole lot more than just folk music! www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au

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Cobargo is a one of those towns that people love to explore, with a great range of shops full of interesting, often hand-made goods, housed in beautiful buildings.

Take a stroll around the town and you'll find an array of art and craft, jewellery, pottery, woodwork and leatherwork, or hunt among the collectables, curios and

Cobargo Secrets

Cobargo Secrets old wares on offer.

The Lazy Lizard Gallery is a co-operative of 9 local artists, who create a range of works from landscape painting to sculptures in metal and wood.

Recharge your batteries at Ello’s Cafe which serves delicious meals set within an old train carriage, or try fantastic freshly-roasted coffee at Valley Edge.

Cobargo Bazaar Ever wondered where to go to find something a bit unusual, a bit different or a bit funky? Head to Cobargo Bazaar to find something special for yourself or your home.

With a range of clothing made from natural fibres and silks in different styles and sizes, Cobargo Bazaar is a world away from mass-produced clothing retailers. There are plenty of clothes that you won’t find in the average ‘high street’ store.

You’ll also find lots of beautiful jewelry, particularly silver, with designs sourced from around the world. Funky hats are plentiful, as well as shawls and silk scarves to add some colour.

Cobargo Bazaar also stocks homewares, including hand-carved furniture, hammocks, exquisite light fittings from Indonesia, folk instruments from around the globe and lots of other craft items to bring a unique touch to your home. From India you’ll find cushion covers, bedspreads and rugs in gorgeous designs and colours.

Drop in to Cobargo Bazaar and see for yourself - it’s a real treasure trove.

Cobargo Bazaar, Princes Highway, Cobargo Ph/Fax 6493 6608.

Ello’s Cafe Decked out like a carriage, with comfortable booth seating and outdoor eating area, Ello’s Cafe serves all day breakfast, light meals and take-aways.

Bangles Gallery A comprehensive range of all Australian made pottery

57a Princess Hwy, Cobargo 6493 6206

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Quality leather goods including: • R.M. Williams, Akubra, Drizabone • Belts made on-site • Promoting Australian Made • Best value on the South Coast 68 Princes Highway, Cobargo 2550 Phone 6493 6655

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Caption Baragootfor Lake photograph Entrance,©Bermagui Photographer © Paul Callaghan

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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. Book a fishing charter on

one of the many local boats or 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.

Cellar Door ● Open Thursday to Sunday 11am - 4pm Piazza serving pizza & light snacks ● Open Sunday 12 - 3pm Restaurant ● Open Thursday to Sunday 12 - 2.30pm

2845 Bermagui/Tathra Rd, Murrah

What to See & Do

14km › Bermagui 28km ›Tathra

Phone 6494 0164

What’s On during the week:

Bingo - Monday 11am Trivia - Wednesday 8pm Pool Comp - Wednesday 7.30pm - Friday 7.30pm - Saturday 7.30pm

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Take a trip to Montague Island Nature Reserve to watch the wildlife Discover local history at the Bermagui Museum

Bermagui Country Club Live Entertainment every Friday night from 8.30pm Indoor & Outdoor Entertainment Facilities.

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

The Terrace Cafe at the Club is open every day for lunch and dinner; you can pore over the menu online so you can order as soon as you arrive.

Test your riding skills at the Bermagui Mountain Bike Park. Go bush walking, take a guided walk or bird watch in the surrounding National Parks and State Forests.

Take a guided tour of the Montreal Goldfield and learn about the discovery of gold in the 1880s.

Visit the new Fishermen's Co-op complex with restaurants, a wine bar and gift shops to wander through, or sit and watch the boats unloading their daily catch of fresh fish.

Enjoy a game of golf at the Country Club Try a bike ride through forests full of spotted gums and burrawangs.

The Terrace Opening Hours: Lunch 12pm - 2pm Dinner 6pm - 8.30pm Open 7 days For bookings phone 64934177 Courtesy Bus available Friday & Wednesday evenings - bookings can be made by phoning the club on 64934340, or bus mobile 0427233639

Visit the Montreal Goldfield Hire a kayak or small boat and journey up the Bermagui River or take a sea kayaking adventure tour VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Bunga Street, Bermagui Ph: 02 6493 3054 Open 7 days 10am - 4pm

...will take you there!

Saltwater

Couria Creek Cottages

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Cafe Breakfast and Lunch Daily 7:30am-4:00pm Dinner Summer: Wednesday-Sunday Winter: Thursday-Saturday 5:30pm-8:30pm Takeaway Daily from 7:30am Bookings 6493 4328

Fran’s Beauty Therapy 45 Wallaga Lake Rd Wallaga Lake Heights

0437 132 614

Nature ... the rhythm of life ...

Our two private retreat cottages nestle amidst 36 superb acres in the foothills of Gulaga Mountain at Tilba Tilba.

Enjoy the best of nature, peace and relaxation, cute alpacas and donkeys.

‘Couria Creek’ via Tilba Tilba NSW Phone (02) 4473 7211 www.couriacreekcottages.com.au

Bermagui Zane Grey Tourist Park

(closed winter) 23 Alexander Drive, Bermagui Phone 02 6493 4661 kimcollingham@aapt.net.au

• 3 and 4 star s/c accommodation • Pool • BBQs • Family friendly • Ample car and trailer boat parking • Walk-in cool room Phone 02 6493 3308 2 West Street, Bermagui anchorageresort@bigpond.com www.anchoragebermagui.com

1 Lamont St, Bermagui - Phone 02 6493 4382 zanegrey@westnet.com.au www.bermaguitouristpark.com.au

MONTREAL GOLDFIELD ~ A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE ~ Tours daily at 2pm from the site at 769 Wallaga Lake Road Wallaga Lake (entry by guided tour only) www.montrealgoldfield.org.au

bermaguifreshfoodemporium

Relax in our tranquil garden setting 10am-5pm Thursday-Monday

◗ Luxury (4 star), deluxe and ensuite cabins ◗ Ensuite sites ◗ Spacious powered and unpowered caravan and camping sites ◗ Situated opposite Horseshoe Bay Beach many sites enjoying magnificent views of the ocean and Gulaga Mountain ◗ Walk to shops, golf course, restaurants ◗ Dump point for self contained travellers

specialising in smoked products � fresh fish & seafood � full deli range � quality butcher � Open Monday-Friday

7.30am-6pm Saturday 7.30am-2pm Sunday 7.30am-1pm � 18 Lamont Street

Bermagui � Tel/fax 02 6493 4232

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The villages of Tilba Tilba and Central Tilba lie on the slopes of Gulaga, a place of great spiritual significance to people from the Yuin nation.

Named Mt. Dromedary by Captain Cook in 1770, the lower slopes of Gulaga became the site of much activity when gold was discovered in the 1860s.

Many of Tilba’ s buildings were constructed in the late 1880s when the gold boom was at its peak. By the time mining ceased, the dairy industry was firmly established as the main source

of income for the area.

The village of Tilba Tilba, just a few kilometers south of Central Tilba, is also protected by a National Heritage listing.

Tilba Tilba is home to the magnificent Foxglove Spires, featuring one of Australia’s finest open gardens covering 3.5 acres. There is also a cafe, gift ware, antiques and a nursery on site. Tilba Tilba also has a general store, and is the base for the walk up Gulaga.

The entire village of Central Tilba

was classified by he National Trust in 1974 in recognition of its historical significance.

Central Tilba maintains its village atmosphere, and has become a centre for crafts people and artisans, as well as ‘old-fashioned’ stores like the general store, lolly shop and toy shop.

Shops with leather work, unusual clothing, cafes, antiques and gift ware, as well as the pub, art studios, and the famous cheese factory are all located on Central Tilba’s main street.

What to See & Do

passi o n fi s h candles & gifts Central Tilba NSW www.passionfish.com.au

Specialising in locally handcrafted Soy candles

Open 7 days 10am - 4pm

Ph 02 44737714

27 Bate St Central Tilba

Enjoy the spectacular Foxglove Spires gardens in Tilba Tilba Hike to the top of Gulaga (Mt Dromedary) - start at Pam's Store in Tilba Tilba.

Step back in time wandering through the National Heritage listed village of Central Tilba

“The Lure of the Lake”

T I L B A WAT E R F R O N T C O T TA G E S Affordable Holiday to the South Coast near Bermagui.

Sleeps 6 people, self contained, linen available, pets welcome.

Imagine being lulled to sleep by the distant sound of the rolling waves of the sea, waking up to the sounds of the native birds welcoming a new day. $660 per week during off-season www.tilbawaterfrontcottages.com

email - tilbawaterfcottages@bigpond.com

Contact Kevin or Pam on 02 4473 7322

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4 Bedroom home $1,000 per week - off season $1,200 per week - top season Family of 2 adults & 2 children Extra $15 per person per day

Central Tilba Farm Cabins (02) 4473 7353

Pam’s Store (02) 4473 7311

Dromedary Hotel (02) 4473 7223

Tilba Valley Wines (02) 4473 7308

Gulaga Gallery (02) 4473 7233

Tilba Leather (02) 4473 7360

Tilba Living History

Central Tilba Farm Cabins Ever wondered what happens on a real working farm? Central Tilba Farm Cabins offers you the opportunity to find out.

The cabins are located at ‘Braeside’, an historic 350 acre Tilba property at the foot of spectacular Mt. Dromedary (Gulaga Mountain) with lots of beautiful bush. There are 4 fully self-contained cabins, each one separated from the others to ensure privacy.

Cabins have a main bedroom with a queen sized bed and a connecting shower and toilet, and an open–plan kitchen/living/dining room with a television and twin bunks for the kids (bring your own linen). An open fireplace, well-stocked with split wood, guarantees cosy evenings for the whole family.

The cabins are a 3 minute drive to Central Tilba, and only 5 minutes to the beach, and are a perfect base for exploring all the fabulous sites of the local area. Talk to hosts Ron and Tralee, and you might even be able to bring your pet with you!

Cabins cost from $80 per night for the whole family, and once you’ve experienced a stay at Central Tilba Farm Cabins, you’re sure to become a regular.

Phone (02) 4473 7353, email traleesnape@hotmail.com or visit the website at http://www.centraltilbafarmcabins.com.au

The Toast of the Coast Wine Tasting & Sales Morning/Afternoon Tea & Coffee

Lunch Available Daily Live music 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month only 11kms south of Narooma and 5kms north of Tilba Mockingbird Lane Antiques (02) 4473 7226

ABC Cheese Factory (02) 4473 7387

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Foxglove Spires Open Garden - Open 7 Days

Wander along many fragrant paths, under rose covered arbours, into many secluded areas. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of this harmonious, spellbinding, three and a half acre open garden.

Ph 024473 7375 www.foxglovespires.com.au Corkhill Dr, Tilba Tilba Tilba Treasures

The Spires Nursery

This unique shop is a treasure trove of homewares, antiques, collectables, kitchenware, books, gifts, jewellery and personal care products. And you can now shop online.

A magical place to visit. Adjacent to Foxglove Spires Open Garden. Rare & interesting perennials, trees, shrubs & roses.

Gardeners Shop with an eclectic range of gardeners gifts.

Ph 4473 7799 www.tilbatreasures.com.au

Ph 4473 7196 www.thespiresnursery.com.au

N u r s e r i e s & G a rd e n s Simply Succulents 47 Government Rd Eden Ph 6496 1906 Open Saturday - Tuesday Bega Garden Nursery 32-34 Church St Bega Ph 6492 6628 Open Monday - Saturday The Spires Nursery Corkhill Dr, Tilba Tilba Ph 4473 7196 Open 7 days Foxglove Spires Open Garden Corkhill Dr, Tilba Tilba Ph 4473 7375 Open 7 days Bodalla Nursery 195 Princes Hwy Bodalla Ph 4473 5166 Open 7 days Large range of fruit & deciduous trees.

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Monthly Garden Advice Autumn Ramblings Well, here we are into another year. It is hard to imagine where the time goes.

For those of you who are well and truly into gardening, the growth rate of plants over the last few months surely shows us where time goes.

The summer season so far has been great for gardening, with the variety of weather conditions from warm hot days to cooler wet days. This all bodes well for great growing conditions for plants, but unfortunately these conditions also bring with it a few things we need to keep an eye out for.

Plants will have made a lot of supple new growth, and as we move into autumn this growth can have a light trim to thicken up the branches leading into winter.

During February the dead heading of perennials and shrubs will in some cases encourage a late summer flush of flowers

and many of these flower heads can be used in floral arrangements within the home. A good example of this are the beautiful dry heads of Hydrangea. These combined with some “in season” flowers make a lovely floral arrangement.

Be vigilant for insect attack on the supple new foliage and spray with a systemic insecticide. Late fungal activity on roses can cause the plant to become unsightly.

Pick off the diseased leaves and dispose into a plastic bag. A control spray of a quality fungicide will keep any future activity at bay.

For those of you that are into the vegetable garden, now is the time to start preparing the garden for your Autumn plantings. Fork the bed over adding some animal manures and lime. Leave for a week or so and fork over again ready for the planting of carrots, cabbage, broccoli,

cauliflower and any other seasonal vegetables that suit your taste buds.

In the flower garden pansy, viola, primula, poppies and other Autumn/Winter flowering annuals will start appearing in your nursery. Using the same method of soil preparation as for your vegetables, get these in soon for a great display in Autumn and Winter.

For those of you lucky enough to still be on holidays on our beautiful coast, call in and share your gardening secrets with us....we would love to see you.

Keith Mundy The Spires Nursery Tilba Tilba www.thespiresnursery.com.au

Monthly Markets Guide Eden Eden Market 1st Saturday of month from 8am - 1pm.

Eden RSL Hall, Calle Calle St.

Candelo Candelo Markets 1st Sun. of each month from 8.30am 12.30pm. Candelo Oval & Town Hall.

Bega SCPA Markets in Bega 3rd & 17th from 8am - 1pm. Littleton Gardens, Bega.

Eden local produce market 3rd Saturday of the month. Eden Community Garden, Uniting Church, Chandos Street. 8:30-12 noon

Tathra Tathra Markets 4th Sunday of mth from 10am - 2pm at Tathra Hotel, Bega Rd, Tathra. Stall fees go to Starlight Childrens Foundation.

Bermagui Bermagui Hand & Homemade Market last Sunday of mth, 8.30 - 12.30, Dickinson Park.

Pambula Pambula Rotary Market 2nd Sunday of month Pambula Recreation Grounds.

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

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

Pambula Town Hall.

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

Merimbula RFS Market Thursday 23rd & Friday 24th 9am – 3pm at Twyford Hall.

Wyndham Wyndham Market No market this month as it falls on Christmas day.

SAARINEN ORGANICS www.saarinenorganics.com Local manufacturers and growers of herbal creams and ointments.

Incorporating Certified organic and Chemical-free local ingredients.

For all your facial and skin care needs, visit our website or come and see us at the markets for specials.

Try our Aloe vera face cream range Made with fresh Aloe vera gel, honey, chamomile and calendula.

Blended with high quality oils of Jojoba, Vitamin E, macadamia nut and olive oil.

You can find us at: Candelo markets in the hall.

Wyndham markets in the hall.

Twyford Hall markets.

Nethercote market.

Tilba Tilba Market Home grown - hand made, every Saturday 8am till 12noon Tilba Hall, contact 4473 7231 Narooma Narooma Rotary Markets 4th Sunday of mth NATA Oval, Princes Hwy. Moruya Moruya Country Market Riverside Park, cnr Shore St and Ford St 8am - 1pm every Saturday morning.

Malua Bay Quota Seaside Market 1st Saturday August, October & December.

Malua Bay Beach Reserve, Malua Bay. Batemans Bay Batemans Bay Coastal Patrol Market 1st Sun of mth, Corrigans Park, Batehaven, 9am-1pm.

Batemans Bay High School 3rd Sunday of month.

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Far South Coast Art Galleries

Art Galleries Trail Batemans Bay to Eden 1. The Land of Many Waters Gallery 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. Artfull Gallery Shop 3, Clocktower Arcade, Mogo.

Ph 4474 5588. Open 10.30am - 4pm Tuesday to Sunday.

Representing a stylistically-varied selection of local art by established and emerging artists, with a leaning toward the contemporary and modern, but with smatterings of old-world and traditional works; original and unique Australian Art at affordable prices.

3. 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.

4. Gumnut Hideaway Gallery ‘Couria Creek’ 9065 Princes Highway, Tilba Tilba. Ph 4473 7211 wwwgumnuthideawaygallery.com.au Open most days – please ring first. Rustic timber gallery exhibiting images on canvas by local nature and landscape photographer Lindy Quin. Also photo books showcasing the Far South Coast.

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5. Bermagui Mudworks 23 Alexander Dr, Bermagui Ph 6493 4661.

Open 10am - 5pm Thursday to Monday until June 11th (Queen's birthday long weekend) Pottery studio & Cafe, with original wheel thrown domestic ware and garden ware.

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

Monthly exhibitions featuring the work of the finest contemporary artists in the region. Current exhibition: Kerry McInnis, abstract landscapes, and Mike MacGregor, sculpture, from Friday 3rd February to Monday 27th February.

Drinks with the Artists Saturday 4th February from 6 - 8 pm.

7. Bega Valley Regional Gallery Zingel Place, Bega. Ph 6499 2187 www.begavalley.nsw.gov.au/Community/Art_Gallery/Art_Gallery.htm Open Tuesday - Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday 9am - 12 noon.

Current exhibition: Genesis. Celebrating 65 years since its foundation, Genesis features the selected work of current members of the Bega Valley Art and Craft Society hung alongside a ‘curator’s choice’ from the BVACS Permanent Collection (ministered by the BVRG.) Official opening Friday 3rd Feb at 6pm. Entry free, all welcome. Participating artists will give a floor talk on Wednesday 22nd Feb at 12 noon (gold coin donation). Exhibition open from 3rd Feb – 3rd March.

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Batemans Bay to Eden 8. Spiral Gallery 47 Church St Bega. Ph 6492 5322 www.spiralgallery.org.au Open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday 10am-1pm. Represents regional, emerging and established artists.

Current exhibitions in Gallery 1: Washed Ashore - the shoreline and flotsam and jetsam washed ashore are the inspiration for art created by 40 south coast artists (to 15th Feb). Spiral Artists Past & Present - celebrating 15 years of Spiral Gallery Co-operative in the UN International Year of the Cooperative. 54 artists: paintings, ceramics, prints, sculpture, textiles (17th -29th Feb). Spiral Artists Past & Present opens at 5pm on Feb 17th.

In Gallery 2: Spiral Artists (1st - 29th Feb).

9. Australian Pottery at Bemboka 1 Oliver Street, Bemboka ph 6493 0491 http://www.australianpotteryatbemboka.com.au Open October - June Friday to Monday 10am to 5pm or by appointment.

Australian pottery made in the last half century, in a contemporay house and gallery setting with mountain views.

This season's exhibition - 'Body | Surface | Form' - contrasts the effect of flame on wood-fired works with the delicacy of porcelain and the bling of lustres and crystalline glazes.

10. The Crossing Gallery 21 Sharpe Street Candelo Ph 6493 2764 www.thecrossinggallery.com.au Exhibiting works by local artists. Contact Gallery for opening times.

11. Boardwalkart Gallery 7 Bodalla Place, Merimbula. Phone 6495 4608 www.boardwalkart.com.au Open September - May, Wednesday and Sunday only from 11am - 3pm. Extended times during Christmas and Easter school holidays. Other times open by appointment only. Exhibition of paintings

by Tracey Creighton. Gallery fronts Merimbula Lake accessible from the boardwalk. Art Lessons and Creative Workshops available throughout the year.

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12. Longpoint Gallery 42 Lake Street, Merimbula Ph 6495 3398 www.longpointgallery.com.au. Open to the Public (private viewings by appointment, please phone).

Longpoint Gallery is the studio gallery of local award winning artist Kathryn Hede. Kathryn’s delightful and passionately inspired works show a diverse range of styles and mediums – moody landscapes, vibrant and evocative seascapes and vivid abstracts. A short drive from the centre of Merimbula, following the lake foreshore and close to the picturesque Bar Beach and Merimbula Wharf.

13. Artessence Gallery 47 Toalla St Pambula. Ph 6495 7286 Open Monday Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm, Saturday 10am - 2pm.

Paintings, Ceramics, Jewellery, Glassware, Mosaics and Clothing by local and interstate artists.

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Moruya River © Paul Callaghan

Narooma • Bodalla • Moruya Narooma is one of the most scenic towns on the Far South Coast, sitting between the ocean and the startling blue-green waters of Wagonga Inlet.

The town manages to retain a '1950s fishing village' vibe but modernised, with great shops, cafes and restaurants.

It's a fantastic place for families, with a patrolled beach, bike tracks and lots of waterways to explore or fish in.

Narooma is the base for charter operators offering tours to nearby Montague Island, with its spectacular lighthouse, little penguin and fur seal colonies and Aboriginal heritage.

BODALLA BOWLING CLUB

The biggest little club on the South Coast

• Tony’s Chinese Restaurant

open Wed-Sun, lunch & dinner & takeaways.

• Lunchtime $7.50 daily,

blackboard specials also available Wed & Thurs nights.

• Club open midday Mon-Fri, 10am Sat & Sun

• 6 Beers on tap / Tooheys Old • Full size Snooker Table GREAT CHINESE KITCHEN Potato Point Rd Bodalla

Just up the road from Narooma is Bodalla, the village with the magnificent stone church and many other historic buildings. The village was developed by Thomas Mort in the late 1800s as a private country estate based around the dairy and cheese making industries, which still dominate Bodalla today.

All Saints Anglican Church was commissioned by the Mort family in memory of Thomas Mort and his wife.

Work began on the Church in 1880 and was completed in 1901.

Further north, the township of Moruya also has beautifully preserved heritage buildings and streetscapes and is a great place to explore.

It’s famous for supplying the granite used in the piers of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, as well as Sydney’s Post Office, the Bank of NSW and the Cenotaph in Martin Place.

These days however, Moruya is known

for the large, intricately carved wooden poles that are dotted along the footpath of the main street.

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

What to See & Do Take a trip to Montague Island Nature Reserve to watch wildlife Follow Narooma's Mill Bay Boardwalk to see schools of fish and graceful stingrays Visit Bodalla's historic All Saints Church Stroll or ride your bike through Moruya's Riverside Park Indulge in some retail therapy in Moruya's many specialty shops stocking unusual items

Island Charters Narooma “The Ocean Adventure Specialists”

Catch a fish.

Go scuba diving.

Snorkel with fur seals.

Cruise the Batemans Marine Park.

Have a NPWS guided tour of Montague Island.

Visit an island lighthouse.

Or you could just book out the boat and design your own mixed adventure with a bit of everything! www.islandchartersnarooma.com

only 50 metres off the Hwy

Ph (02) 4473 5251

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With 13 years experience, we know how to provide friendly, professional service and memories to treasure. Call Kathie or Martin on 0408428857 max.12 passengers

2/40 Princes Hwy Narooma 02 4405 9523 www.montaguecoffee.com.au

Narooma Bodalla Moruya Secrets

Montague Coffee Roasters Cafe sit-in or takeaway - open early 2011 & 2012 Good Food Guide Retail, Internet & wholesale Coffee

Narooma New & Used WE BUY, SELL & TRADE • Second hand books • Quality Furniture & Bedding • Computer Desks & Chairs • Filing Cabinets & Bookcases • Bric-a-Brac • Local Removals

122 Wagonga St Narooma 4476 1107

Always Affordable Shop 9-59 Vulcan St Moruya 02 4474 5067 Daily blackboard specials available Easy quick meals ready to go From our display cabinets All food made fresh on the premises Open 7 days per week

Bulk buy wholefoods & save.

Flour & bread, local dairy, legumes, fresh local veges & eggs, grains & cereals, seeds & nuts, chocolate, vinegars & oils, spices, dried fruits & much more

1/61 Vulcan St Moruya 4474 2538

Monday — Saturday 7.30—5.00 Sunday 8.00—3.30 Open for dinner Friday & Saturday From 6pm Thursdays from 6pm over summer 57 Vulcan street Moruya 4474 4334

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 this summer.

Unique coastal decor and fashion for you and your home.

Shop 1/64 Vulcan St. Moruya Ph 4474 2422

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Mogo © Paul Callaghan

Mogo 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.

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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 Jennifer back Drynan in time.

PROPRIETOR After taking out the award for Cultural “Mogo Cottage” and Heritage Tourism at the South 30 Princes Highway Mogo NSW 2536 Coast Regional Tourism Awards in Tel. 4472 5359 (4472 jely) 2009 and 2010, in 2011 the Fax.2008, 4472 4396 Original Gold Rush Colony won the www.jellybeads.com.au admin@jellybeads.com.au Heritage and Cultural Tourism - Hall of jjs_jellybeads@yahoo.com.au ABN Fame 19 419 447 524 award.

Come play beads under Mogo is now famous for its great range the jellybead tree of specialty stores, housed in replica nineteenth century timber buildings.

• Beads • Books • Magazines • Findings There are potteries, galleries, antique • Sterling Silver, stores, bookshop and coffee shops, • Ready Made Jewellery, • Handmade Beads, many of which specialise in unusual • Classes and interesting items. Mogo is the Children welcome perfect place to spend time browsing Mogo Cottage 30 Princes Hwy Mogo for something a little bit different.

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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’.

Mogo Zoo also won their category at the 2011 South Coast Regional Tourism Awards; they won the award for the best Tourist Attraction.

Congratulations to the Original Gold Rush Colony and Mogo Zoo on their recent awards - they certainly did Mogo proud.

What 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

Having moved to the front of the ClockTower Arcade complex, The Old Dairy has undergone something of a re-vamp, with new products to match its new premises.

The Old Dairy now has a great range of shabby chic home decorator embellishments including an array of vintage chic french country romantic swags, beautiful velvet and silk flowers, quilts and throws. For crafty types, The Old Dairy has several different styles of fringed beading, perfect for adding that special touch to home furnishings. There is also a great range of plain and scented candles, perfect for creating an intimate atmosphere.

Not everything is new to the Old Dairy though; the fantastic range of dolls and teddy bears are still there to visit. Old favourites include the highly-sought after Charlie Bears, as well as teddies from Settler, Gund and Berrington Boyd to name just a few.

The Old Dairy still carries its famous range of black and white cow ceramics that are always popular as gifts for collectors.

The Old Dairy, Shop 2, ClockTower Arcade, Mogo. Phone 4474 3524.

Amanda’s of Mogo

Extensive range of art & craft supplies including:

♦ Canvasses ♦ Art Materials ♦ Stamping ♦ Papercraft ♦ Scrapbooking ♦ Cardmaking ♦ Precious Metal Clay

Historic Mogo

The Old Dairy in Mogo - A Collector’s Visual Feast

Clocktower Arcade

Clocktower Arcade Six fabulous shops to keep you occupied.

46 Sydney St Mogo 4474 2288

THE OLD DAIRY

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

4474 3524

Mogo Orchid & Fern Nursery Greenhouse of Australian Native Orchids & Ferns. Specialise in Australian cool climate native orchids. Materials for repotting & mounting. Wall Décor, Designer pots. Nursery with a difference.

14 Charles Street MOGO 4474 2291

Workshops for all levels in card-making, scrapbooking & PMC (silver) jewellery.

Open 7 days 9am - 5pm Phone/Fax: 4474 3453 41 Princes Highway, Mogo NSW 2536

Mogo Bookstore We offer a wide variety of quality second hand books at affordable prices.

Drop in for a relaxed browse when you visit Mogo. Enquiries are welcome.

Princes Hwy Mogo.

4474 2141

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Clyde River, Batemans Bay © Paul Callaghan

Batemans Bay Like many coastal towns, Batemans Bay, settled by Europeans in the 1820's, relied on timber, ship building, dairying and fishing as its main source of income over the past two hundred years.

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

Opal & Shell Museum

Treasures from the Deep

Crystals, Gems, Specimens Fossils, Shark Tooth, Shells

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‘the Bay’. Swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, surfing and diving are all within easy reach of town. The Batemans Marine Park ensures that the coastal environment is protected for future generations.

Hire a boat, kayak or a houseboat to explore the spectacular upper reaches of the Clyde River.

Batemans Bay is a great destination for families, with its array of outdoor activities and attractions such as minigolf, a cinema, animal park, tennis and a carnival in summer.

There are lots of great national parks to explore within easy driving distance.

Head west along the Kings Highway past historic Nelligen and up Clyde Mountain to see beautiful escarpment forests in the Budawang National Park.

The beautiful township of Braidwood is also worth a visit.

142 Beach Rd Batemans Bay

Explore the Clyde River by boat, houseboat or kayak Book a fishing charter for a deep-sea fishing experience Visit the Budawang National Park to experience the spectacular escarpment or the Murramarang National Park with its coastal forests Head into town for great shopping Enjoy a coffee or a meal at one of the cafés and restaurants on the bank of the Clyde River.

Drive south and explore Malua Bay, Mossy Point and Tomakin.

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Princes Hwy, Batemans Bay Ph: 1800 802 528 info@eurobodalla.com.au

...will take you there!

ph 4472 7248

BLUEDOCK

What to See & Do

BATEHAVEN BOOK EXCHANGE

BATEMANS BAY

Situated at the end of Wray Street

UNIQUE WATERFRONT HOLIDAY TOWNHOUSES

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Buy, Sell & Exchange a wide range of Books Shop 4/270 Beach Rd Batehaven

100 metres to Batemans Bay town centre

Open Mon-Fri 10am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-1pm

Clyde River Motor Inn Bookings 4472 6444

Ph/Fax: 02 4472 6736 Email: ericamccreath@bigpond.com www.batehavenbookexchange.com

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Enjoy fabulous Clyde River Oysters at the river’s edge.

Ask about our BBQ Tours

EAT IN, TAKEAWAY, and homE dElIvErY now available (02) 4472 6771

Live Music - February Eden Fishermens Club Ph 6496 1577 Sat 18th Jukebox Saturday Night, 8pm Pambula Merimbula Golf Club Ph 6495 6154 Contact Club for details Club Sapphire Merimbula Ph 6495 1306 Fri 3rd The Mark Bolsius Quartet, funky Jazz in the Audi. 7.30pm Sat 4th The Jah Duo Free in the Main Bar, 7.30pm Fri 10th Firetree plus Ollie Brown Free in the Audi, 8pm Sat 11th Shadoogie Free in the Audi, 8pm Fri 17th Shaun Kirk plus Matt Southon and Genevieve Chadwick Free in the Audi, 8pm Sat 18th Acacia Free in the Main Bar, 7.30pm Fri 24th Cash on Demand Sat 25th Sugarcane Collins plus support Free in the Audi, 8pm

Merimbula Aquarium & Wharf Restaurant Ph 6495 4446 Sun 5th Steve Clark Trio

Bermagui Country Club Ph 6493 4340 Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night from 8pm Fri 3rd Karaoke from 8pm Sat 4th Live band ‘Spin Drift Saga’ 8pm Fri 10th Jamie Parkinson, 8pm Sat 11th DJ Matt Brown, 8pm Fri 17th Brian and Annie, 8pm Sat 18th Live band ‘Angus Rump and

the Chips’, 8pm Fri 24th Darryl Lamb, 8pm Sat 25th DJ Col Thomas from 8pm No Cover Charge

Merimbula RSL Ph 6495 1502 Fri 17th Rodney Vincent Luncheon Show from midday. Tickets on sale now for $20 per person, Sat 25th Over the Moon, Free entry in the Scenic Lounge Lakeview Hotel Ph 6495 1202 DJ Mick Saturday nights Thu 16th Down South Jazz

Tilba Valley Wines Ph 4473 7308 Sun 5th True Blue Fri 10th Summer Showtime:

The BEEZ from Berlin $20

7.30 p.m.

Sun 19th MG Jazz

Tathra Beach Bowling Club Ph 6494 1280 Fri 3rd Mike Raddell Fri 10th Contact Club for details Fri 17th Birdy Fri 24th Poddy Dodgers Contact Club for more details of Friday night entertainment

Dromedary Hotel Ph 4473 7223 Sun 5th Moon Dog Gypsy Blues Sat 11th Full Circle Sun 19th John Atkins

Club Bega Ph 6492 1055 Contact Club for details

FESTIVAL

1-29 Feb 25 venues throughout the Canberra region Escape the city, embrace our region and enjoy a Canberra summer.

Taste our region’s finest food and wine and discover new places and experiences.

Replenish your soul... The Poachers Way.

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& Gabo Island Tours Starting from $45 per person.

For inquiries call www.mairser v.com.au

6495 1074 Heli-Flights (Seasonal only)

Mallacoota & Gabo Island Lighthouse Tours Half Day & Full Day Tours Available Includes lighthouse climb.

Join us on our low level beach patrol flights!

Morning and afternoon flights covering Merimbula, Pambula, Eden and Tathra beaches Bookings essential on 6495 1074 $150pp (45 min duration approx) Run in conjunction with local Surf Life Saving

Skydiving

(Seasonal only)

MERIMBULA’S FAMILY FUN PARK

Triassic Park Walk . Toboggan Run . Toddler Town Cars Rollercoaster . Grand Prix Cars Kiddie Splash Pool . Waterslides Magic Carpet Slide . Mini Golf Take Away Food, BBQ & Picnic Facilities Annual Passes . Half price returns.

FRee enTRy

TiCKeTS oR unliMiTed Ride BAndS AvAilABle

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