Far South Coast Imag March Edition

March 2012

Far South Coast Region Inside:

Sculpture On The Edge

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

Rock 'n' Rodders Dance Festival Page 9

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Bermagui Seaside Fair

From the Editor

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March Welcome to 2012 on the Far South Coast. Here's hoping autumn is fairly mild and the water stays warm, because there certainly wasn't a lot of hot weather during summer! Never mind - there are plenty of things to do on the Far South Coast apart from spending a day at the beach.

In fact March is one of the busiest months, with events happening right up and down the coast. Our What's On page has all the details - there are too many things to mention here.

It seems like there's something on every day in Bermagui, with the 15th Annual Bermagui Seaside Fair, Sculpture on the Edge as well as a Motorbike Show raising funds for cancer research and to support cancer sufferers and their families. Details are on pages 26 -28.

The Merimbula Rock 'n' Rodders Festival is on again too with plenty of music, dancing and cars straight from

Contents the 1950s and early 60s. More info on page 9.

Footprint Theatre are presenting an old Australian classic 'Back to the Old Selection' in Pambula and Candelo that should be great fun - see page 13.

The South East Harvest Festival in Moruya has guests including passionate gardener Costa, Jackie French and Julie Goodwin; see page 34.

Last but definitely not least, Merimbula is putting on a huge 10 day party to celebrate its Centenary. There's heaps of things happening - see page 15 for more information.

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

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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 is in full swing with both Sea Eagle & True Blue catching some great sized Striped Marlin and Yellowfin Tuna in January & February. March is set to see more of the same and is typically our best month for Game Fishing. Charters departing regularly all month.

Special Share 8hr Gamefish with lunch included only $200pp till the end of the month. Full Day Kingfish Charters also available $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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children under 16yrs) $10 per additional child from same family

Hire Boats

Rods available for hire

½ hr - $25 1 hr - $35 2 hrs - $50 3 hrs - $65 4 hrs - $80 5 hrs - $95 All day special - ONLY $120 A fun way to explore the beautiful Merimbula Lake

Visit us at the end of Public Jetty in Market Street, opposite the Lakeview Hotel

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Yallumbo Cove Eden © Paul Callaghan

Eden

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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.

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

...will take you there!

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

 Check Entertainm ent Page for details

Dining with this view!

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Eden Gardens Country Club Princes Hwy Eden . Phone: 6496 1126 www.edenfishermens.com.au

● Club Keno ● Club TAB ● Raffles ● Free child-minding ● Sky and Austar ● Bingo ● Regular entertainment ● Lunch and dinner 7 days a week

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● 18 hole championship golf course ● Fully stocked pro shop ● Lawn bowls ● No crowds, no stress ● Restaurant - Chinese and Australian menu 7 days lunch and dinner

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

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maritime history. Archaeology supported by the Australian Research Council.

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

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Replica Lighthouse-

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

Davy Jones’ Treasures Gift & Souvenir Shop

open 7 days

· Extensive range of historical books · Disabled Access · Bus Parking 184 Imlay St, EDEN opp Police Station ph 02 6496 2094 fax 02 6496 2024 www.killerwhalemuseum.com.au email: promo@killerwhalemuseum.com.au

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• Specialising in fresh local seafood • Local succulent steaks • Children catered for • Book your function NOW Ph 6496 1900 Opposite Eden Golf Club 81 Princes Hwy Eden

MoTel & UNiTS

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 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.

Mermaid was a well-known vessel in Australian waters at that time, having previously served Captain Phillip Parker King in his surveys of the Australian coast between 1818 – 1820.

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

• New Complex • Centre of Town • Motel & SC Units • Now with Wireless Broadband • Fantastic views of Twofold Bay 178 Imlay St, Eden NSW 2551

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Pambula Lake © Paul Callaghan Caption for 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

PAMBULA MERIMBULA GOLF CLUB

...an experience above the rest premier golf experience for all abilities spectacular function venue friendly and relaxed dining at its best health and fitness ring for our shuttle bus 6495 6154 www.merimbulagolf.com.au ARTHUR KAINE DVE MERIMBULA

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McKells Picture Framing We can frame your: ♦ Photos ♦ Mirrors ♦ Prints

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Hand-moulded Organic Sourdoughs Cakes & Pastries Wild Variety of Pies The Finest Australian Grown Coffee

CAFÉ STYLE EATING Open Mon - Fri 6.30am - 4.30pm Sat 6.30am - 2.00pm Extended opening hours during School Holidays

Sit by the lake and enjoy freshly opened oysters

Diverse Range of Gluten-free products

Shed 1- 52 Landing Road Pambula Lake

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♦ Original Artwork ♦ Needlework ♦ Just about anything

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26 Quondola St Pambula 6495 6649

A unique & refreshing selection of paintings, ceramics, jewellery, glassware, sculpture and clothing Open Mon-Fri 9.30 to 4.30pm Sat 10 to 2pm artessence@optusnet.com.au

47 Toalla Street Pambula

6495 7286

Your local liquor specialist

DRIVE RIGHT UP, WALK RIGHT IN! PAMBULA PAMBULA LIQUORSTOP IS MORE THAN JUST A PLACE TO BUY A CASE OF BEER, IT’S YOUR ONE IS STOP PREMIUM BOTTLER MORE THAN LIQUOR SHOP WITH:

PAMBULA’S LITTLE JUST A PLACE TO BUY A CASE OF BEER, IT’S YOUR ONE STOP PREMIUM LIQUOR SHOP WITH: • No parking or traffic hassles DRIVE • No parking or traffic hassles • An extensive range of

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• An extensive range of premium wines & spirits • Weekly specials • Friendly & knowledgeable customer service • A delivery service till late is available

premium wines & spirits Weekly specials Friendly & knowledgeable customer service A delivery service till late is available

4/13 Toalla St Pambula.

Ph:St 6495 6335 4/13 Toalla Pambula

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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

OPEN 7 DAYS

Oaklands Pambula ♦ Trail & Pony Rides Ph 0428 957 257 ♦ Animal Nursery ♦ Farm & Garden Supplies, Nursery Ph 6495 7257 ♦ Merv’s Shed - Old Wares & Collectables Ph 6495 6822 ♦ Oaklands Café - Breakfast, snacks, coffee, lunch, morning or afternoon tea. Functions & Dinner by arrangement.

Open 9am - 4pm 7 days Ph Café 6495 7373

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Bar Beach, Merimbula Š Paul Callaghan

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 human occupation, with Aboriginal people making the most of the available food resources, leaving behind middens that are visible today.

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.

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www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au 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.

Merimbula is a great place to go shopping, with specialty shops and nationally-known outlets tucked away in arcades and courtyards. There are also plenty of cafes with great coffee.

Foodies are spoilt for choice, with a wide range of restaurants, clubs and the Hotel offering a host of different dining experiences, but with fresh local seafood a common theme.

For a musical night out, there are lots of venues in Merimbula and the surrounding areas that offer live music; especially during the annual Jazz Festival in June.

Merimbula celebrates its 100th birthday this March and April - see page 15 for more information.

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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The Fender Benders Ric hard King

Jamie Forbes (as Buddy Holly) Bill y O’Neill & Old Shadoogie Guye Ric hards (MC)

. Friday Night Meet and Greet dance – 8.30pm @ $10.00 . Saturday Night Main Dance – 8.15pm @ $25.00 . Sunday Night Farewell Dinner Dance – 6.30pm @ $30.00 (Includes 2 Course Meal)

. Weekend Package includes all three tickets and Workshop at $60

. Afternoon dance workshops – Sat. 1.30pm $5.00 (Non Dance Ticket Holders) . Sunday Hotrod Show & Shine at Golf Club – Free to public Phone Garry Dews for Weekend Hotrod Rally and Show & Shine Registration: 0412 486 608

Dance Workshops By: Harro’s Hoppers, Jivecatz and Merimbula Rock’n’Roll Club

Ticket Reservations Phone Club Sapphire on: (02)

6495 1306

For Program details, refer to our website, or email: lewis@sapphirecoastrockandroll.com.au

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PIZZA, PASTA RIBS, PIZZA DEALS

& BAKED POTATOES EAT - IN, TAKEAWAY HOME DELIVERY

Next Door To TOP FUN Budget Pizzas less topping but a thicker base.

ph 6495 1557

Shopping by the sea for a great Merimbula Experience...

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

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

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.

99 Main Street Merimbula 02 6495 3091

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

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

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

Lake Street Merimbula Phone (02) 6495 4446

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Our Merimbula - The Promenade

Some of the Our Merimbula specials being offered this month include: Boardwalk Icecreamery 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

♦ Mela Purdie ♦ Verge ♦ Andiamo ♦ Boo Radley ♦ Marilyn Seyb Shop 8 The Promenade Merimbula 6495 2018

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 Top Fun Buy one game of mini golf and get another one free to equal value

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

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.

Shops 5&6 The Promenade Merimbula 6495 1969

Shop 10 The Promenade Merimbula 6495 4011

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

Your local lingerie specialist

Shop 9 The Promenade Merimbula 6495 3646

Shop 12 The Promenade Merimbula 6495 2368

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HEADLAND FISHING ADVENTURES Merimbula - NSW

The best fishing boat in town offering REEF, DEEP SEA and GAME FISHING - WHALE WATCHING No fishing licence required • On-board Toilet PHONE: 6495 1134

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

(02) 6495 9651

needlecraft@mandeni.com.au www.mandeni.com.au/needlecraft

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

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

Main Street, Merimbula NSW 2548 I Ph: 02 6495 1306 clubsapphire.com.au

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Headland Fishing Going fishing with Headland Fishing is a real adventure for both young and old, experienced fishers or beginners, with skippers Joe and Andrew Gatt happy to share their 30 years' experience fishing the waters off Merimbula.

Headland Fishing's charter boat Jadele 11 carries 12 passengers and 2 crew, so plenty of personal attention is guaranteed. All you need to bring is food, drink and a hat - coffee, tea and biscuits are provided for morning and afternoon tea. Jadele 11 also has an on-board toilet.

Fishing licences, gear and bait are also supplied, and all caught fish will be cleaned for you.

You can experience the thrill of seeing Humpback whales in their natural habitat when you go whale-watching with Headland Fishing.

Also available is a Sapphire Coast Scenic Coastal Cruise where you can enjoy the magical blue waters of the coast, see dolphins, seals, birds and other sea life and visit the spot where the Empire Gladstone sank at Haycock Point.

Jadele 11 is available for share charters or exclusive hire, and departs from the public jetty opposite Lakeview Hotel in Merimbula. Accommodation package deals are also available.

Phone (02) 6495 1134 or go to www.headlandcharters.com.au

FOOTPRINT THEATRE presents an Australian classic Steele Rudd's

BaCK TO THE OLD SELECTION adapted by Richard Fotheringham directed by Lis Shelley music directed by Christina Mimmocchi COBARGO Folk Festival Sat 25 Feb @ 2pm PAMBULA Town Hall Sat 3 March @ 2pm & 7.30pm CANDELO Town Hall Sat 10 March @ 7.30pm More info 02 6495 7160 www.footprint.org.au

Back to the Old Selection - an Oz classic The characters from Steele Rudd’s stories of life on the Darling Downs in the 1880s come to life once more in Footprint Theatre’s production of “Back to the Old Selection”.

Things are dire for the Rudd family; the drought is biting and the bills are mounting up. Will Dad find a way of paying the bills? Will the bear industry save their bacon? Will Sarah find true love? Will Joe ever learn? Will the mystery of the Rudd’s guest be solved?

All these questions and more will be answered in the next production for Footprint Theatre.

The play, written by Steele Rudd but never performed in his lifetime,

has been adapted by Richard Fotheringham and is directed by Lis Shelley. The cast is drawn from across the shire with actors hailing from as far south as Wonboyn to Bega in the north. Musical direction is by Christina Mimmocchi of Sydney who is well known in folk music circles as a singer, researcher and musical director.

The production will premiere at the 2012 Cobargo Folk Festival on the 25th February for one afternoon only, with performances at the Pambula Town Hall on Saturday March 3rd and at the Candelo Town Hall on Saturday 10th March. For more information, go to www.footprint.org.au or ph 6495 7160.

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

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Golf•Cycle BBQ•Relax

New Activities . . . . . . . . .

A r c he ry Paddl e B oa ts Giant J ump i n g Pi l l ow Bike tra i l s & Hi re 9 hol e g ol f course 9 hol e p i tch & p utt 1 8 h ol e mi n i - g ol f Wat er Gol f C r o q uet, b occe & o r ien te eri n g

Shop 4/62 Market Street, Merimbula Ph: 6495 2680

Open to the public 7 DAYS 9.30am - 5pm Ph 0403 706 692 www.mandeni.com.au/Mandenicentre

Just 5 minutes north of Merimbula on Sapphire Coast Drive

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40 FLAVOURS OF ICE CREAM • Gelati • Yoghurt • Sundaes

• Hot Dogs • Nachos • Pancakes • Milkshakes • Coffee

Merimbula Ice Creamery www.merimbulaicecream.com.au

HYLANDS CORNER PLAZA

(opposite Merimbula PO Ph 6495 2311)

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1 Market St. Merimbula Ph (02) 6495 1202 www.merimbulalakeview.com.au

Treats at Merimbula Ice Creamery The Merimbula Ice Creamery has become a ‘must visit’ destination for all holiday makers, where after a day of sun, sand and surf; after that BBQ, during an evening stroll or after a restaurant meal, it's the place to go because everyone loves an ice cream.

Enticed by the aroma of the waffle cones baked fresh on the premises every day, and with over 40 fabulous flavours of ice cream, gelati and yoghurt you'll be in ice cream heaven.

There are plenty of choices on the menu, including ice cream sundaes to die for. Why not get a group together and share the famous ‘Kitchen Sink’: 14 or 30 scoops of ice cream, piled high with cream, nuts, wafers etc., and served in our special ‘Sink’. We'll even take your photo and put it on our ‘Wall of Fame’.

You can quench your holiday thirst with the best milkshakes, thickshakes, real fruit smoothies, Lavazza coffee and more. If your hunger pangs are hard to ignore, try The Ice Creamery’s famous hot dogs, nachos and pancakes. .The Merimbula Ice Creamery is situated at Hyland’s Corner Plaza on the corner of Market Street and Merimbula Drive, opposite the Post Office. Open ’til late, seven days a week. www.merimbulaicecream.com.au

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

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Heelz - welcomes you to our new store to experience our range of hand selected Ladies Quality Shoes, Handbags & Accessories from all over the globe.

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

Parking at the front & nearby.

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Merimbula Celebrates its Centenary with 10 days of events On March 27th this year Merimbula celebrates the 100th anniversary of its gazettal as a Township. The gazettal was a cause for celebration, as even though the area had been actively occupied by a number of families for a time previously, Merimbula was at last properly recognised as a Town.

A wide range of events have been planed to celebrate Merimbula's 100th birthday - here's a sample of some of the things happening over late March and April.

Tuesday 27th March 12.30pm The Celebrations will be launched with a luncheon at Club Sapphire, Merimbula, at which former Australian Test Cricketer and educator, Paul Sheahan (courtesy of Rex Airlines), will be guest speaker. Paul will officially start the celebrations.

His address will be followed by the launch by local identity Chappie Munn of a Pictorial History that has been commissioned by the Merimbula– Imlay Historical Society. A birthday cake will be cut by the oldest living Merimbula born resident Mary (Posey) Gray. The Launch will also feature a choir of 100 voices singing the Centenary Anthem.

Friday 30th March Friday night The Merimbula Special Events Committee will host a Centenary Ball at the Merimbula RSL Club. Music will be provided by the Royal Military College Duntroon Big Band, one of the nation’s best known group of musicians. Tickets for the Ball can be purchased at the RSL.

Below: S.S. Merimbula at the Wharf

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Wednesday 4th April

8.00am Pambula-Merimbula Golf Club’s 36 hole Centenary Competition, running over 2 days, commences.

Mid-morning RAAF Roulettes acrobatic team perform their spectacular aerial display for the first time ever over Merimbula.

Afternoon Sapphire Coast Turf Club will hold their Far South Coast Hotels TAB Race Day at their Kalaru race track.

4.00pm Ecumenical Church service at St Josephs Church, Main Street, Merimbula.

6.30pm The Merimbula-Imlay Historical and the RSL Sub-Branch host the William Dawes Memorial Dinner at the RSL. The William Dawes was an American Liberty ship, torpedoed by a Japanese submarine off Tathra Headland in July 1942, and a number of boats from Merimbula rescued the crew. Bookings for the dinner should be made at the RSL.

Morning Dick Smith will fly to Merimbula to take part in the burial of a Time Capsule in the Museum grounds, prepared by students at Lumen Christi College 12.30pm Luncheon at the RSL Club, featuring guest speaker Dick Smith.

The luncheon costs $25 per person, with bookings made at the RSL. 7.30 pm The Merimbula Square Dance Club will hold a free, Come, See and Try Dance Night at Club Sapphire. All welcome.

Sunday 1st April Morning A flotilla of boats will leave Merimbula to lay a wreath as near as possible to the point where the William Dawes was hit.

9.30am The Merimbula Cricket Club will contest a cricket match at the Berrambool oval against the Diggers Football Club.

10am Bimbimbie Retirement Village will celebrate the Centenary with a special Thanksgiving Service.

12.30pm The Merimbula Boardriders will commence their surf races at Main Beach, Merimbula.

4.00pm The RBS Morgans Ride for Cancer arrives from Canberra via Bombala at Main Street Merimbula.

Below: View of the Hotel and foreshore

Thursday 5th April 6.00pm Down South Jazz Club’s special Centenary Gig at the Lakeview Hotel.

7.00pm Merimbula Artists Group will open their Easter Art Show at Twyford Hall, Merimbula.

7.30pm Rhonda Birchmore performs “Legs 11” at Club Sapphire - bookings essential from the Club.

Friday 6th April 6.30pm The combined View Clubs Centenary Dinner at Club Sapphire.

Contact the Club for bookings.

Saturday 7th April 11.00am Grand Parade Winding its way from Merimbula Drive to Market Street, Beach Street, back to Main Street and then along to Spencer Park, where there will be a BBQ lunch.

1.00pm Grand Finale Community Showcase Concert.

5.00pm McClymont Sisters perform a special country & western concert at Magic Mountain that evening from 6.00pm. Bookings should be made at Magic Mountain.

Below: Looking across Merimbula to Short Point

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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: 2 to 26 March Tim Moorhead, pure pigment pastel interiors on board, and Julie Bradley, rice paper collage and gouache drawings Drinks with the Artists Saturday, 3 March, 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.

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.) Exhibition runs until March 3rd.

Drawings - New work by Matthew Jones March 9th to April 14th. Opens Friday, March 9th at 6pm. All welcome at the opening. Featuring mixed media work by the Far South Coast Living Artist Scholarship recipient for 2011, Matthew Jones.

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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.

In Gallery 1: Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures.

Friday 2nd March to Wednesday 21st March - officially opens on International Womens Day ,Thursday 8th March at 5pm.

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. 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.

11. 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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Nelson Lagoon, Mimosa Rocks National Park © Paul Callaghan

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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, 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 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.

A mecca for mountain bike enthusiasts, the Tathra area has some of the best single tracks on the east coast.

This year the Tathra Enduro is on April 21 - 22, with mountain bike races to suit all ages and abilities. Held for the first time in 2011, the Tathra Enduro is a collaboration between not for profit organisations the Tathra Mountain Bike

Tathra Beach

Located directly opposite Tathra’s famous surf beach

Country Club Golf or Tennis Ph 6494 1220

The Golden Sands Chinese Restaurant

Club Inc and the sustainable energy group Clean Energy for Eternity (CEFE).

With free kids races and a 10km time trial, Saturdays's events are a warmup for the main races on Sunday.

20km, 50km and 100km races offer a rare opportunity to race along the coastline, tracking through reclaimed farmland and the stunning Mimosa Rocks National Park. For more information go to http://www. mountainbiking.com.au/race-entrycompeition-event-manual-form/2012tathra-mtb-enduro

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 Pedal around the 40km of mountain bike track

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

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

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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Emergency - Ambulance - Police - Fire 000 Emergency - for the Hearing or Speech impaired using a text phone 106 State Emergency Service 13 25 00 Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26 NRMA 13 11 11 Police Stations Eden 6496 1444 Merimbula 6495 1366 Bega 6492 9999 Tathra 6494 1911 Bermagui 6493 4244 Narooma 4476 2044 Moruya 4474 2444 Batemans Bay 4472 0099 Hospitals Pambula District Hospital 6495 6002 Bega District Hospital 6492 9111 Moruya District Hospital 4474 2666 Batemans Bay District Hospital 4472 1500 24 hour emergency veterinary services Eden 6496 1252 Merimbula 6495 1261 Bega 6492 1837 Batemans Bay 4472 8877 National Parks & Wildlife Service Merimbula 6495 5000 Narooma 4476 2888 WIRES (Wildlife Rescue Service) Eden - Bermagui 6495 4150 Bermagui - Batemans Bay 0427 020 327 Take the time to teach children and overseas visitors how to make an EMERGENCY CALL. Always leave the 000 Emergency Number by the phone.

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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

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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: Thornleigh On Newtown Cafe Morning & Afternoon Tea & Lunch served from Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm Breakfast & Lunch Saturday 8am-2pm The cafe is the perfect place to sit back and enjoy our coffee with great company & our friendly service.

Everyone is welcome Bookings preferred but not essential Our menu is Dine-in only, please call 6492 4358 to secure your table.

Off street parking, Eftpos, Disabled facilities available.

187-189 Newtown Rd Bega www.thornleighonnewtown.com.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.

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• 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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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Thornleigh on Newtown Café open Bega's newest edition to the food scene is the Thornleigh on Newtown Cafe, housed in the beautifully restored historic Bismarck House.

Local chef Steve Jackson is making the most of Bega's regional, seasonal produce, creating a menu based on rustic comfort food.

Several components of dishes are made in-house, including traditional curries, sausages, slow braises, pickles and baked goods.

Steve's farm to table approach creates dishes that are full of real flavour simple, healthy and honest food.

Dishes include twice-cooked house-made chicken sausages on a barbecued corn salad, the CowMan's, not Ploughman's, Lunch, or for breakfast, corn fritters with chorizo or free-range baked eggs with cream and herbs.

Thornleigh on Newtown is open for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea from Tuesday to Saturday from 10am 4pm, as well as breakfast on Saturdays from 8am - 2pm.

Thornleigh on Newtown, 187 - 189 Newtown Rd, Bega. Phone 6492 4358 www.thornleighonnewtown.com.au

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

Check page 5 for more information, phone 6496 2094 or go to www.killerwhalemuseum.com.au 2nd March - Exhibition Opening - Tim Moorhead and Julie Bradley, Ivy Hill Gallery, Wapengo Drinks with the artists from 6 - 8pm, Saturday 3rd. For more information, go to page 16 or www.ivyhill.com.au 2nd - 11th March - Sculpture On The Edge, Bermagui This free sculpture exhibition includes large sculptures placed around beautiful Bermagui, with smaller sculptures displayed at the Bermagui Community Centre. Also includes an Open Garden

at architect Philip Cox's Murrah property 'Thubbul' on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th March. Details on page 28 or go to www.sculpturebermagui.org.au 3rd March and 10th March - 'Back to the Old Selection', Pambula Town Hall and Candelo Town Hall Footprint Theatre presents Steele Rudd's play 'Back to the Old Selection' at the Pambula Town Hall on Saturday 3rd March at 2pm and 7.30pm and at Candelo Town Hall on Saturday 10th March at 7.30pm. Details on page 13 or visit www.footprint.org.au 8th March - Exhibition Opening Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures, Spiral Gallery, Bega As part of International Womens Day, Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures is officially opened at 5pm on International Womens Day. Details on page 17 or go to www.spiralgallery.org.au for details.

9th March - Exhibition Opening Drawings, Matthew Jones, Bega Valley Regional Gallery Featuring mixed media work by the Far South Coast Living Artist Scholarship recipient for 2011, Matthew Jones.

Opens Friday, March 9th at 6pm. All welcome at the opening. Details on

page 16 or www.begavalley.nsw.gov.au/ Community/Art_Gallery/Art_Gallery.htm 9th - 11th March - Sapphire Coast Rock 'n' Rodders 50s & 60s Dance Festival Presented by Sapphire Coast Rock 'n' Roll, the 3rd annual Festival features live music, dances, workshops and a Hotrod Show and Shine. Weekend packages for $60. Phone Club Sapphire for ticket reservations on 6495 1306. See page 9 or www.sapphirecoastrockandroll.com.au 10th March - 15th Annual Bermagui Seaside Fair Lots of fun, free events for all the family, starting at 8am with the Bermagui Blessing and finishing with spectacular fireworks at 8.45pm. Art exhibitions, market stalls, sandcastle competition, live entertainment, Red Faces, helicopter rides, live music and more. Details on page 27 or go to www.bermaguiseasidefair.com 16th - 18th March - South East Harvest, Riverside Park ,Moruya

Celebrate Autumn with gardening personality, Costa Georgiadis and demonstrations from special guest presenters Jackie French and Julie Goodwin. From 9am - 3pm, the Harvest Festival has a huge array of stalls featuring local produce and locally made delicacies, sustainable living displays and activities for children of all ages.

Entry is $5 (16 years and over) or $10 for a family ticket (2 adults and up to 2 children 16 or over). Children under 16 are free. More info on page 34 or visit www.southeastharvest.com.au 24th March - Bike Show, Bermagui Foreshore Reserve, Bermagui The Bermagui-based chapter of Cancer Research Advocate Bikers (CRABS), are holding a Bike Show in aid of cancer research and support for cancer sufferers and their families. Eleven classes catering for a wide range of enthusiasts, plus stalls carrying motorcycle related accessories and clothing. A family event with plenty of activities for kids as well as food and drink stalls. Entry is $5 for adults, $10 to enter a bike, and kids are FREE. Every cent raised goes to Cancer Council NSW and CAN Assist.

10th to 15th Mar - Bermagui Seaside Fair

2nd to 11th Mar - Sculpture On The Edge Bermagui

3rd & 10th Mar - Back To The Old Selection at Pambula & Candelo Town Halls

9th - 11th Mar - Sapphire Coast Rock 'n' Rodders 50's & 60's Dance Festival

24th March - Bike Show at Foreshore Reserve - Bermagui

27th March - 7th April Merimbula's 100th Centenary, Merimbula Lunches, book launches, dinners, RAAF Roulettes, RBS Morgans Ride for Cancer, dances, Dick Smith, Rhonda Birchmore, Grand Parade and Community Showcase Concert - Merimbula has a lot to celebrate, and it's celebrating with a lot of events! See page 15 for more information and details.

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Saturday March 10th is the date for the fifteenth Bermagui Seaside Fair.

The theme is “Hey Hey It's Hat Day”! so dig out your best, funniest, silliest, biggest, most outrageous hat. Prizes will be given!

The Wallaga Lake/Bermagui Men's Shed will be cooking breakfast from 7.30am, and at 8.30am Bermagui’s first Poets Breakfast will be held with five poets guaranteeing a good laugh.

All are invited to participate and have

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

14km › Bermagui 28km ›Tathra

Phone 6494 0164

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

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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Try out the Club’s new Kids Play Area - now open in the Terrace Cafe Table Service is now available at the Terrace Raffles Every Wednesday and Friday night!

First draw 7.30pm

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some fun in a Red Faces competition.

No strict categories, no age limit, family groups welcome.

There’s a chalk art competition from 11am to 3.30pm at the Bermagui Fishermen's Wharf - a m2 space will be allocated to fill with your art.

There’s heaps of other events Bermagui Blessing, street parade, Citizens of the Year, free kid's novelty events, auction, carnival, over 100 market stalls, Teen Talent, arts and crafts and photographic exhibitions, themed art show “Bermagui Conversations”, Model Boat Expo, sandcastle and hole in one competitions, helicopter joy rides and a fireworks spectacular in the evening.

Entry is free and remember the Fair is an alcohol free event.

Visit www.bermaguiseasidefair.com

What to See & Do Take a trip to Montague Island Nature Reserve to watch the wildlife Discover local history at the Bermagui Museum Enjoy a game of golf at the Country Club

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

Try a bike ride through forests full of spotted gums and burrawangs.

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

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Bermagui Seaside Fair A seaside village celebration on the beautiful Sapphire Coast NSW

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SATURDAY 10th MARCH 2012 DICKINSON PARK, BERMAGUI • Bermagui Blessing ~ 8am • Poet’s Breakfast ~ 8.30am • Street Parade ~ 10am • Arts & Crafts Exhibition ~ 10am–4pm • Chalk Art Competition ~ 11am–3.30pm • Kids’ Entertainment & Free Novelty Events • Live Entertainment on 2 Stages • Teen Talent • Sandcastle Competition • Hole in One Competition • Red Faces • Carnival • Auction • Helicopter Rides • Over 100 Market Stalls • Food & Drinks • Fireworks Spectacular ~ 8.45pm

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‘Art in Place’ Themed Art Exhibition BERMAGUI FISHERMEN’S WHARF

Saturday 3rd to Saturday 10th March Open Exhibition of Photography BERMAGUI COMMUNITY CENTRE

Friday 9th to Sunday 11th March

A free fun filled day for everyone

Model Boat Expo

BERMAGUI COUNTRY CLUB

Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th March Variety Concert

BERMAGUI COUNTRY CLUB

Sunday 11th March

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Sculpture on the Edge @ Bermi 2012 sees the sixth annual Sculpture on the Edge at Bermagui, with an exhibition of large sculptures on the spectacular Endeavour Point Headland, on Horseshoe Bay Beach and in Dickinson Park. Small sculptures will be on show in the Bermagui Community Centre.

Sculpture on the Edge, running from March 2nd - 11th, will begin and end with fire sculptures by two local artists.

On the final evening of the 11th, there will be a community picnic amongst the sculptures, when the People's Choice awards will be announced.

A public Symposium titled"Let's hear it for the girls!" is on Sunday March 4th at the White House in Montague St. Other associated events will be an exhibition at Shop 8 in the Fishermen's Wharf complex and an Open Garden at architect Philip Cox's Murrah property 'Thubbul' on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th March.

Sculpture on the Edge attracts both established and emerging artists, and is visited by about 7,000 enthusiasts. This free event makes sculpture accessible to a wide audience, and it has had its share of controversies, making it all the more interesting. Previous exhibitors have participated in Sculpture by the Sea in Sydney, Cottesloe and Denmark and the Busan Biennale in Korea.

Information and details about events are at www.sculpturebermagui.org.au

Visit historic Montreal Goldfield

“A unique experience” Admittance by guided tour only Tours daily at 2pm - $5pp - 1¼ hrs

Montreal Goldfield at Bermagui

Groups - Bookings essential 1800 645 808 6493 3054

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The Montreal Goldfield is a Heritage Site 7km north of Bermagui on the Wallaga Lake Road. It is a virtually intact remnant of the gold rush days of the early 1880s, and is the only goldfield in Australia located beside the sea.

A section of the original goldfield has been preserved, but for safety reasons, you can only enter the Goldfield as part of a tour. This however provides a wonderful opportunity to hear the full Montreal story; a story of an unsolved mystery, history and fascinating anecdotes.

Compacted paths and boardwalks allow visitors to wander through the

beautiful forest and tree ferns. The track itself is approximately 200m long and most is wheel chair accessible, and there are plenty of strategically located benches along the track.

Tours of the Goldfield are held daily at 2pm and take around 1 ¼ hours, and toilet facilities are available. If you have a group of more than 12, contact the Bermagui Visitors Centre 6493 3054 and choose a time that suits you.

Admission is $5pp.

When visiting the Bermagui Seaside Fair, take a tour of the Goldfield at 2.00pm before you venture home.

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.

Today, Cobargo is a wonderful example of a working village of local artisans, with many of buildings over 100 years

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Cobargo Secrets 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.

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 old wares on offer.

Bangles Gallery For nearly 38 years the Bangles belief has been quality, variety, affordable prices and great customer service.

Located in a magnificent two-storey timber building in the centre of Cobargo, pottery is at the heart of Bangles Gallery.

A talented pool of craftspeople supply Bangles with a selection of traditional and modern Australian-made pottery.

There's an extensive range of cookware that is both beautiful and functional, vases, pots, and elegant decorative pieces.

Bangles is not just about pottery though.

A more diverse range of products has been introduced, including glassware, ironware, leadlight lamps and beautifully crafted cutlery sets.

Reflecting the Bangles philosophy, these pieces all represent great value for money without sacrificing quality.

Browse through the well-stocked shop to find the perfect gift or something special for yourself.

Bangles, Princes Highway, Cobargo.

Phone 6493 6421

Bangles Gallery A comprehensive range of all Australian made pottery Princes Hwy Cobargo 6493 6421

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.

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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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 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.

The village of Tilba Tilba, just two kilometers down the road from 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.

What to See & Do

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

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Open 7 days 10am - 4pm

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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

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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

The Dromedary Hotel If you’re spending time in Central Tilba, drop in to the Dromedary Hotel and “have a cold one” in the historic atmosphere of an original country pub.

The pub was one of the first buildings constructed in the village, and was originally run as a coffee palace. Operating as a hotel since 1896, the “Drom” has a long tradition of hospitality that is still evident today.

Like many of the original buildings in Central Tilba, the "Drom" was built from timber, no doubt supplied by one of the local sawmills. A testament to the durability of hardwood, the "Drom" is a fantastic example of 1890s architecture.

Located right in the centre of the National Trust-classified village, the "Drom" has accommodation available, making it a perfect base to explore the town, with everything located within easy walking distance.

With cold beers on tap, delicious lunches and dinners available and a great verandah, the Dromedary Hotel is the perfect spot to while away a sunny afternoon.

Sometimes on a Sunday there's live entertainment in the afternoon - check with the Hotel to see who's playing when.

The Hotel is open 7 days a week, so drop in and say hello.

The Dromedary Hotel - Bate St, Central Tilba. Ph. (02) 4473 7223

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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.

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Monthly Garden Advice Marching on Autumn has arrived, and what a special time in the garden this season is. We should all be well and truly on our way to setting up our Autumn, Winter and early Spring flower and vegetable gardens.

Gardeners along the coastal zone need to be aware that although the flowers and vegetables might still have some life in them, they might need to pull them out a bit early so the new plants can go in before it becomes too late in the season.

In the flower garden, preparation for the new seedlings involves digging over the beds and adding some weed-free cow manure to encourage the new root development of the young seedlings.

Then it's off to the local nursery for your selection of pansy, viola, primula, stocks, poppies, wallflowers and stocks just to name a few.

All these varieties have many different

forms from the exciting colours, many of them new this season, to the different heights that each particular plant can reach.

In designing the flower bed, consideration should be given to the location of the bed relevant to the overall layout of the garden. Keep in mind that as Winter arrives, the sun is usually lower in the sky, and some gardens can remain shaded for a longer time throughout the day.

Flowers and vegetables require at least six hours of direct sunlight a day to grow and produce quality fruit and flowers, so shade can be a problem.. Plants also create shade themselves, so careful consideration should be given to placing the taller varieties at the rear or less shady section of the flower bed.

At planting time, use a seaweed/

fish emulsion fertiliser to water in the seedlings. This will reduce the instance of transplant shock and get the young plants off to a great start.

Similarly, in the vegetable garden planting should be well under way. With the same treatment as for the flower beds, planting of cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, carrots, beetroot and many others can now begin.

If you haven't any room, or live in a unit or the like, all these plants can be planted in pots, troughs etc. but use a premium potting mix to plant with. As for all potted plants, the fertiliser requirement is greater in a pot than in the ground. A weekly application of a liquid fertiliser will encourage more fruiting and flowering.

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. Eden local produce market 3rd Saturday of the month. Eden Community Garden, Uniting Church, Chandos Street. 8:30-12 noon 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 29th & Friday 30th 9am – 3pm at Twyford Hall.

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

Wyndham Wyndham Market

4th Sunday of month from 8.30am 12.30pm at Wyndham Hall (OPEN IN ALL WEATHER).

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

Littleton Gardens, Bega.

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.

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.

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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Moruya River, Moruya © Paul Callaghan

Moruya The township of Moruya 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, and Moruya will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Bridge this year.

These days however, Moruya is known for the large, intricately carved wooden poles that are dotted along the footpath of the main street.

Moruya has a great array of specialty

www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au shops for those looking for something a little bit different. Fantastic cafes, restaurants and hotels with live music can also be found in this bustling little country town.

Moruya has a thriving arts community, with exhibitions frequently held at the Mechanics Institute.

The Deua National Park, the largest in the South East region is a fantastic spot for bushwalking, with the area surrounding the headwaters of the Deua River protected by reserves and wilderness areas..

What to See & Do Stroll along the banks of the beautiful Moruya River Find the hand-carved poles situated along the length of the main street Enjoy the fantastic Moruya Country Markets, held every Saturday at Riverside Park Drive to beautiful Broulee Beach and wander across the permanent sand bar to complete the Broulee Island Walk

South East Harvest Festival - ABC's Costa comes to Moruya In partnership with the Sustaining Our Towns project, the Southeast HARVEST is very excited that Australia’s favourite gardening personality, Costa Georgiadis will venture south to the HARVEST on the weekend of 16,17 and 18 March.

When approached by the Sustaining Our Towns project to visit the festival, Costa responded with his trademark effervescence. “I had no idea that there are so many exciting things going on around there. I knew I just had to come down and see for myself all the gardens and farms and community projects that were described. I want to lift the lid on the Eurobodalla!” enthused Costa.

Over three days, Costa will visit a school garden, a number of sustainable gardens and a small scale polyculture farm and market garden at Turlinjah.

He will spend the day at the HARVEST on the Saturday and take part in a cooking demonstration using freshly harvested produce from The SAGE

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Project community garden. Finally, Costa will join a garden blitz at The SAGE Project site on the Sunday morning and if he can squeeze it into the packed schedule, he will install a no-dig garden at the Boomerang Meeting Place in Mogo before heading back to Sydney.

Costa’s philosophy and practice is all about how we can tread lightly and embrace nature’s cycles and seasons.

He encourages us to investigate and champion our local produce from its source, which is exactly the mission of the Southeast HARVEST. “We’re just so excited that Costa wanted to come to the HARVEST festival” said President Carole Carlson.

“He’s such an energetic personality and people can’t help but respond to his infectious passion for growing food locally and sustainably. It’s the perfect combination.”

The HARVEST is held every 16 months to enable growers and guest demonstrators to showcase produce

from each season. This year’s festival on Saturday 17 March will be a celebration of Autumn, the season that many believe is the best time of year for this region.

A huge array of interactive stalls are planned, featuring local produce and locally made delicacies, as well as displays promoting more sustainable living and activities for children of all ages.

Limited event merchandise will be given away to early birds and a fantastic prize will be drawn every hour for a lucky ticket holder to win.

Entry to the HARVEST is only $5 (16 years and over) or $10 for a family ticket (2 adults and up to 2 children 16 or over). Children under 16 are free. Tickets include access to the full program of events in the main marquee, including demonstrations from special guest presenters Jackie French and Julie Goodwin.

Visit www.southeastharvest.com.au for more information.

Live Music - March Eden Fishermens Club Ph 6496 1577 Fri 30th DONNY RYAN, from 5.30pm Pambula Merimbula Golf Club Ph 6495 6154 Fri 30th Wright to Rhythm, from 6.30pm Lakeview Hotel Ph 6495 1202 Friday nights DJ Mick Sat 3rd DJ Mick Sat 10th DJ Mick Sat 17th I am Sam and Bongolicious Sat 24th DJ Mick Sat 31st DJ Mick Merimbula RSL Ph 6495 1502 Fri 2nd Creedence Clearwater

Recycled tickets $15 Sat 3rd Tony Jaggers in the Scenic Lounge Sat 10th Jamie Parkinson in the Scenic Lounge.

Watch all the games on the big screens and enjoy the footy tipping.

Merimbula Aquarium & Wharf Restaurant Ph 6495 4446 Contact for details

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Club Sapphire Merimbula Ph 6495 1306 Fri 2 The Steve Clark Trio + Guests Modern, Latin Jazz in the Rockpool, 7pm. Dinner reservations essential.

Sat 3 Garry Carson Jones Free in the Main Bar, 7.30pm Fri 9 -Sun 11 Sapphire Coast Rock ‘n’ Rodder’s Festival. Featuring

Shadoogie, the Fender Benders, Richard King, Jamie Forbes as Buddy Holly, Billy O’Neill & Old Shadoogie. Dance workshops and displays.

www.sapphirecoastrockandroll.com.au Separate tickets for individual events or weekend tickets for the lot @ $60 per person! See our website for details.

Fri 16 Mike Waddell Free in the Main Bar - 7.30pm Sat 17 Rino & Jade Free in the Main Bar - 7.30pm Mon19 Rino & Jade’s Midday Melodies Free in the Audi from1pm Wed 21 The Golden Gig - Details TBA Fri 23 Mark Easton Free in the Audi from 8.30pm Sat 24 Jay Podger Free in the Main Bar, 7.30pm Fri 30 Pixie Jenkins - Fusing country, comedy and cabaret with his electric fiddle, Pixie Jenkins is one of a kind. Doors open 8.30pm. Over 18s only. FREE show with table reservations available.

Sat 31 The Damn Fine Gentlemen plus Support. Free in the Audi, 8pm Tathra Beach Bowling Club Ph 6494 1280 Fri 3rd Mike Raddell Fri 10th Contact Club for details Fri 17th Birdy Fri 24th Poddy Dodgers

Club Bega Ph 6492 1055 Contact Club for details Bermagui Country Club Ph 6493 4340 Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night from 8pm Fri 2nd Karaoke from 8pm Sat 3rd Private function - no live entertainment Fri 9th Candy from 8pm Sat 10th Live Band ‘3 on the Tree’ from 8pm Fri16th Brian and Annie from 8pm Sat 17th Live Band ‘Unhappy Pirates’

from 8pm Sun 18th Monster Raffle Tickets on sale

from 12pm. Live entertainment

with Darryl Lamb from 1pm Fri 23rd Darryl Lamb from 8pm Sat 24th D Col Thomas from 8pm Fri 30th Struth from 8pm Sat 31st Live Band ‘Angus and the Chips’

from 8pm Tilba Valley Wines Ph 4473 7308 Sun 4th True Blue Sun 18th DJ Gosper Dromedary Hotel Ph 4473 7223 Sun 4th Chris Hartland Sun 18th Full Circle Sun 25th Tuck & Jenny

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Original Gold Rush Colony, Mogo © Paul Callaghan

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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.

Amanda’s of Mogo

Extensive range of art & craft supplies including:

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

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

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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 back in time.

After taking out the award for Cultural and Heritage Tourism at the South Coast Regional Tourism Awards in 2008, 2009 and 2010, in 2011 the Original Gold Rush Colony won the Heritage and Cultural Tourism - Hall of Fame award.

Mogo is now famous for its great range of specialty stores, housed in replica nineteenth century timber buildings.

There are potteries, galleries, antique stores, bookshop and coffee shops, many of which specialise in unusual and interesting items. Mogo is the perfect place to spend time browsing for something a little bit different.

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

Specialising in cold climate Australian native orchids, the Mogo Orchid & Fern Nursery has everything for the orchid lover and more.

Housed in a large greenhouse are plants of varying ages, from 1 year old plants in 50mm tube pots to a display plant which is between 35 and 40 years old.

There is also a large range of orchids mounted on tree-fern backs and cork, and different varieties of locally grown ferns. Always popular, Mogo Orchid & Fern Nursery has orchids that flower throughout the year, and new stock arrives on a weekly basis.

Orchids make a fantastic gift as they beat cut flowers hands down; an orchid flower can last for several months, not several days!

The Nursery stocks potting mixture and accessories for the orchid lover, locally made outdoor furniture, native animals houses, designer pots and wall décor.

The undercover display area has wheelchair access and there’s plenty of car parking available. Open 7 days.

Mogo Orchid & Fern Nursery 14 Charles Street, Mogo.

Phone 4474 2291

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Mogo Orchid & Fern Nursery

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

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

4474 3524

Clocktower Arcade

Clocktower Arcade Six fabulous shops to keep you occupied.

46 Sydney St Mogo 4474 2288

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

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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 ‘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.

Batemans Bay has a fantastic 27 hole championship golf course, and there are plenty of other courses to play within easy driving distance.

The Bay is famous for its Clyde River oysters, and there are plenty of cafes, restaurants, clubs and hotels offering local seafood on the menu.

Follow the coastline south to explore beautiful beaches to be found at Malua Bay, Rosedale and Broulee.

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What to See & Do 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

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

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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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& Gabo Island Tours Starting from $45 per person.

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

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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

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