Bermagui

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Things to See & Do Dip a toe in the famous Blue Pool,

Bermagui's natural rock pool

Wander through the Fishermens

Wharf complex Sample the delights on offer at the restaurants, cafés, patisserie, gellateria and art galleries around town Explore the surrounding area by bike

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Bunga St, Bermagu 02 6493 3054 Open 10am - 4.30pm MondaySaturday10am – 2pm Sunday

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 kayaking. The Continental Shelf is just 20km offshore, making Bermagui the closest point to the Shelf on the Australian east coast, and an ideal place to book a fishing charter. If you'd prefer to stick to the shore, throw in a line from the beach, rocks or along the Bermagui River. 32

Don't miss a swim in the beautiful Blue Pool, set on the edge of the ocean at the base of the cliffs off Pacific Drive. Try out the 18 hole golf course, hit a ball around the tennis courts or play bowls or croquet at the Bermagui Country Club. Bermagui has its very own Art Trail; it's well worth setting aside a day delving into the collections of these galleries. You'll find Shop7 Art Space at the Fishermens Wharf, whilst Bermagui Mudworks and Grimm-Hewitt Studio/Gallery (please ring Nicole's studio first) are just south of town. Go bush walking or bird watching in the surrounding National Parks and State Forests. Take a stroll through the Fishermens Wharf complex, with its retail outlets, galleries, restaurants and cafés. Close to Bermagui, Wallaga Lake is one of the largest coastal lakes in NSW, an area of outstanding natural beauty with special significance for local Aboriginal people. Montreal Goldfield at Wallaga Lake is Australia's only Goldfield that goes to the sea, and has guided tours daily. Check the Goldfield's Facebook page for opening times. The Camel Rock Brewery and Cafe, located in the Wallaga Lake Big 4 Holiday Park has craft beers on tap and American-influenced food.

Well, we had the luck of the Irish to be able to run the 2020 exhibition between the fires, floods and Covid. It seems even more special than ever before, partly because of this, but mainly because it was special! There was a record number of exhibits of sterling quality and visitors aplenty, thankful that some sort of normality had returned, who flocked to see the sculptures. We trust that disasters and crises are over… and that 2021 will be more peaceful. The 2021 exhibition however is shaping up to be even more exciting. Interest from the art community is at an all-time high, with a healthy number of sculptors keen to exhibit this March. The optional ‘theme’ for the 2021 exhibition is ‘On the Other Side’. We are anticipating some interesting and diverse interpretations of this idea. We are very lucky indeed to have such a quality exhibition to look forward to. This year, we are also rolling out a schools program. Increasing student participation with the exhibition in several different ways has long been an ambition of the committee, and this year it may actually come to fruition. Edward Willson’s ‘Fluidity, ’ chosen from the 2020 exhibition as the Bermagui Business Award, was recently installed beside the 777 supermarket and narrowly escaped demolition after a wayward vehicle collided with the walled garden. We are pleased to report that Right: 'The All Seeing Eye' by Stephen Hogan Below: "Batak Zelig's "The Fall" it is undamaged and we thank Rhonda Drakos for hosting this sculpture. It can be enjoyed by locals and tourists on a daily basis and brings sculpture into our everyday lives. The Committee is committed to the goal of eventually developing an extensive and diverse collection of quality sculptures that are permanently installed around Bermagui for locals and visitors to appreciate. Big news! We have a new venue for the indoor sculptures! The community hall has served faithfully for many years, but an opportunity arose to exhibit in the Surf Club on Horseshoe Bay. This venue with its stunning outlook towards mother Gulaga is a remarkable site. The Indoor and Outdoor sculptures are now arranged around the U of Horseshoe Bay, providing a seamless flow of all exhibits which will enhance the overall viewing experience. All in all, hold on to your hats, folks! The 2021 SCULPTURE Bermagui exhibition, running from 6th – 14th March, is shaping up to be unmissable!

What will you discover? The Montreal Goldfield Family Day, held on Saturday 2nd January, 2021,is offering something to stir the imagination of families on the Far South Coast. There are activities for everyone. Take a guided tour and a walk through beautiful bushland; hear the Montreal Story, solve the Bermagui Mystery and enjoy the feeling of life in the 1880s; write out a Miners Licence with a pen and ink; learn how to pan for gold and other really great things to suit all ages. Located: 769 Wallaga Lake Road, 7 km north of Bermagui (entrance is beside the Big 4 Holiday Park). Phone: 6493 3054 Cost; $5.00 per person. Children under 5 years old admitted free. (All children must be accompanied by an adult). Open from 9.00 a.m. The day’s activities will depend on COVID regulations but it might be a good idea to come at about 2 hourly intervals until the last group arrives about 1.00 p.m. www.montrealgoldfield.org.au

Lakefront caravan park & campground with outdoor pool and tennis court. 15 minute stroll to Camel Rock Beach and Camel Rock BIG4 Wallaga Lake Holiday Park 186-188 Wallaga Lake Road, WALLAGA LAKE NSW 2546 (02) 6493 4655 Craft Beer, Great Food Great Atmosphere Located at the entry of BIG4 Wallaga Lake Holiday Park Ph: 6493 3225

Four Winds Easter Festival turns Twenty-One It’s time to celebrate. After the ravages of own picnic, your chair, or just lean back on your last Summer’s bushfires and the Covid-19 elbows and surrender to the open-air delights lockdowns, it’s time to revel in our beautiful of the Sound Shell, and the spectacular acoustic environment, our wonderful people, and enjoy of the Windsong Pavilion. live music and performance. In 2021 we will The Easter Festival is Four Winds’ flagship event, celebrate our 21st Birthday, our Indigenous however throughout the year we present community, our local character and our pristine concerts and performances, Youth Festivals, surroundings. Indigenous projects, and run artistic residencies. The Four Winds Sound Shell has been silent but All with a view to nourish creative culture for for the birds, and her green grasses await. For our community and our future. three days over Easter, 2nd 3rd & 4th April, our Follow our festival plans and year-round spotted gum forests will ring with song, sound program on our social platforms and website. and excitement. Subscribe to our mailing list for updates and New Easter Festival Creative Director, Lindy news. www.fourwinds.com.au Hume, is creating a program that will explore and honour our rich local musical talent, our Indigenous culture, and also present some of Australia’s premier musicians, composers and performers. Free events, evening events, local musicians and artists, Indigenous song and language, fabulous food and a glorious location, it will be a festival for the senses. Enjoy our legendary hospitality, bring your

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