Far South Coast Imag May Edition

May 2011

Far South Coast Region

Narooma Oyster Festival

Inside: Art Trail What To See & Do What's On Live Music Guide Monthly Markets Fishing Tips Regional Map Bushwalking Guide

Adam Szabo and Amy Putt in concert at Wolumla - Page 11

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Wagonga Inlet, Narooma © Paul Callaghan

From the Editor

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May Welcome to the beautiful Far South Coast - where else in the world would you want to be?

When May arrives and the deciduous trees shed their summer greenery for magnificent shades of red, yellow, orange and brown, you know that autumn is well and truly here.

It's a wonderful time on the coast for outdoor activities with the cooler days perfect for bushwalking, cycling and kayaking. Hardy souls may still brave the ocean, although it's at least 4 degrees too cold for me!

In Narooma this month is the fabulous Narooma Oyster Festival, a wonderful celebration of life on the coast that ticks all the boxes for a good festival; a focus on food and wine, live music, activities for the kids, fireworks and art and craft exhibitions. One of the things that makes this Festival special though is the 12 metre oyster bar, and on the Saturday night, the Oyster Ball. If you haven't been to Narooma before or you haven't visited for a while, this is

Contents the weekend to go. See pages 31 to 33 for more information.

The Sapphire Coast Music Society are bringing two outstanding students, Adam Szabo and Amy Putt, both currently enrolled at the Sydney Conservatorium, to Wolumla for a concert on Sunday 29th May. This is a performance of special significance for budding classical students in the region as Adam and Amy ably demonstrate the musical heights that can be scaled by young people.

There's more information on page 11.

Don't forget the Bega Valley Shire Council has placed a ban on smoking at outdoor public locations - there are restrictions in the Eurobodalla Shire as well.

We hope you have a truly memorable May wherever you are on the Far South Coast.

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Yallumgo 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.

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.

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For a real taste of life in the whaling industry you can also visit Davidson’s 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. You can experience some of Eden's history and see the skeleton of “Old Tom”, Eden’s famous killer whale, at the Eden Killer Whale Museum.

Eden is now famous as a destination for whale-watching, with migrations occurring in late autumn and spring.

In 2011, the Eden Whale Festival is being held over the weekend of 29th 30th October - don't miss it!

Visit the Eden Killer Whale Museum Go 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

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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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What to See & Do

● 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

Eden Killer Whale Museum celebrates its 80th anniversary On 17 September 1930, while on his daily walk, Allie Greig, discovered the body of the killer whale known as Tom. This single event was the impetus behind establishing a museum in Eden a place to commemorate the intriguing natural story of the equal working relationship between the whalers and killer whales of Twofold Bay. Tom’s body was processed across the bay at Davidson Whaling Station on the shores of Kiah Inlet. Local entrepreneur, John R Logan drove the vision, and in February the following year sought out a committee to begin the project of establishing a home for the skeleton of Tom.

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The building was eventually completed in 1938 with Tom being installed early in 1939. In the interim, visitors to Eden were able to see the great orca skeleton in the private offices of Logan which were located close to the main business area of Imlay Street. Unfortunately Logan passed away late 1937, never seeing his dream realised.

The museum building is now an iconic centrepiece overlooking the sapphire waters of Twofold Bay and has recently been recognised as holding collections of local, national and international significance. This year Eden Killer Whale Museum has a full programme of events planned to celebrate its 80th anniversary

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Whaling & Twofold Bay

Replica Lighthouse-

this gallery gives an insight into lighthouses

Eden’s Simply Succulents

Davidson Gallery Whaling Exhibition Visit Old Tom’s Skeleton -the

Davy Jones’ Treasures Gift & Souvenir Shop

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MoTel & UNiTS

· 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

• 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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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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including the new exhibition, Collectoscope.

Collectoscope showcases rarely displayed items and reflects on the development of local and national culture in the distant and recent past.

Artefacts range across a broad cross section of collecting areas including Australiana, militaria and costume.

This exhibition complements the permanent exhibitions that encompass the historical aspects of Eden’s timber, fishing and whaling industries and maritime heritage.

Collectoscope is open at the Eden Killer Whale Museum 11th September 2011.

Located in the heart of beautiful Eden, only minutes walk to club, hotels and shopping centre

Wireless Internet 99 Princes Highway access available Eden NSW 2551 Ph: 02 6496 1798 Fax: 02 6496 1820 info@fountaincaravanpark.com.au www.fountaincaravanpark.com.au

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Caption for Pambula River photograph © Paul Callaghan © Photographer

Pambula

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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 1830s, 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.

Timber, maize, wattlebark, dairying and oyster farming formed the basis of the local economy in the late 19th century.

However in 1888, gold was discovered on the banks of the Yowaka River, and by 1891 there were eleven mining your website? companies in operation at the Mount ew website?

Gahan site.

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

One of these buildings is the former home of Syms Covington, assistant to the great naturalist, Charles Darwin, on the second voyage of The Beagle in the 1830s. He became postmaster of Pambula in 1854, but remained in contact with the renowned scientist, sending a box of Twofold Bay barnacles to help in Darwin’s research.

Pambula today has an eclectic mix of businesses, with art galleries, cafes, restaurants, gift shops and pubs.

Pambula Beach has with an excellent swimming beach patrolled by the Pambula Surf Life Saving Club, a dog friendly beach at Middle Beach and the beautiful Pambula Rivermouth.

There are also walking tracks and viewing platforms.

At the southern end of the town is Panboola, a community-managed recreational area that is restoring parts of the floodplain and former race course.

Just 5 minutes east of the village is Pambula Beach, set between the ocean, the mouth of Pambula River and Ben Boyd National Park.

Enjoy the beautiful historic buildings of Pambula Village

Heading south toward Eden from Pambula, 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.

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

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♦ Original Artwork ♦ Needlework ♦ Just about anything

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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

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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 snorkelling, surfing, cycling, enjoying a scenic flights, tenpin bowling, experiencing 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.

Tura Beach is only a short drive north, with its own shopping centre, country club and beautiful beach.

What to See & Do Go whale watching in season 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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Merimbula Promenade

BOOKS, COFFEE, MUSIC And that chocolate indulgence!

Shop 3 - Lakeside Walk Market Street Merimbula

64953413 “For All Your Mobile Needs”

Shops 5&6 The Promenade Merimbula 6495 1969

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Boardwalk Pancakes & Ice Creams All day Breakfast. Light snacks.

Coffee, Crepes & Pancakes. Ice Creams & low fat yoghurts. Hot Potatoes & Nachos.

Lake Views, On the Boardwalk Opposite Sanity

Your local lingerie specialist

Shop 12 The Promenade Merimbula 6495 2368

“It’s all about the Style” Shoes, Handbags, Boots & Accessories.

Pins ‘n’ Needles Stockists of: Guess, Rieker, Rohde, Modapalle, Cellini & many more.

For something a little different.

Patchwork Fabrics & Quilting Supplies, Needlework Supplies & Kits, Dress Fabrics, Fashion Patterns & Haberdashery Wool, Knitting & Craft Supplies & Books

Shop 11 The Promenade Merimbula 6495 2811

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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

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

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Fresh Fish • Prawns • Lobster & Crabs PLUS products not seen or available anywhere else!

“You will be impressed!”

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The newest addition to our Potoroo Palace family, a very plucky little survivor, moved in to her new enclosure next to the Lizard sunning area in July after spending a mandatory six weeks in quarantine.

She is a young white Echidna - a naturally occurring albino - which though generally rare in the animal kingdom, does pop up quite a bit in Echidnas.

This little Echidna has had some extra challenges, which, combined with her unusual colouring, resulted in her being rescued from the wild and spending time in care.

She was first spotted being attacked by birds in the wild, and upon further observation, discovered to be very malnourished, with a swollen sunburnt beak, and weak hind legs.

She was nursed back to health by a devoted wildlife carer, and treated and assessed by a Vet. The Vet realised that her lack of speed and agility coupled with her reduced camouflage capability made her extremely vulnerable to attack by predators in the wild.

It was decided that her best option for a happy healthy life was to live in a caring, protected natural environment that would cater for her needs, and that's where Potoroo Palace came in!

Although she is still rather unsteady in

her walk, and takes a few tumbles from time to time, she never gives up and gets where she is going in the end.

We know that she has calcium deficiency in her hind limbs, and upon consultation with an echidna expert, it appears that she may also have a genetic malformation of the pelvis.

However, that does not stop her from exploring and living life to the full in her brand new home!

Potoroo Palace is a not-for-profit organisation passionate about caring for the Earth, with people come from all over the world to Australia to see our native animals. You'll find Longnosed Potoroos, Macropods such as Eastern Grey Kangaroos and a swamp Wallaby, Bare-nosed Wombats, Short-beaked Echidnas, Long-nosed Bandicoots, Emus, Dingoes and Koalas.

The Sanctuary is just a short drive from Merimbula, and with educational talks and the licensed Blue Wren Cafe offering fantastic lunches and great coffee, it's easy to spend the day at Potoroo Palace.

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

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Meet a special Echidna at Potoroo Palace

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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

Sydney Con students perform in Wolumla When the students from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music performed at Wolumla Hall last year, two students in particular stood out.

As well as possessing great talent, their performance was polished and professional. They were cellist Adam Szabo, and pianist/accompanist Amy Putt.

The Sapphire Coast Music Society committee was so impressed that they asked them back this year to perform in their own concert at Wolumla Hall on Sunday 29th May at 2.30pm.

Adam Szabo commenced his studies at the Con in 2008, having been awarded the Board of Governors’ Scholarship. He is currently studying under internationally renowned cellists Daniel Yeadon and Zoltan Szabo.

Adam is a highly sought after chamber musician and has played as Principal cellist of both the Conservatorium Chamber Orchestra and the Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra.

He has recently performed a series of sonata recitals with pianist, Amy Putt, at the Sydney International Cultural Centre.

In 2010 Adam toured Asia and Europe with the Australian Youth Orchestra, playing at venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, London, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, an experience which Adam describes as ‘awesome’!

Amy Putt is completing her final year of a Bachelor of Music (Hons)

at the Con, where she studies accompaniment with David Miller and Clemens Leske.

She spent the first semester of 2009 in Germany at eh Hochschule für Künste Bremen on an exchange scholarship, studying under Günther Herzfeld and Patrick O’Byrne. Amy recently won the Student Conservatorium Concerto competition, performing a Mozart concerto with the Sydney Conservatorium Orchestra. She was also the recipient of the 2007-09 Margaret Henderson scholarship.

The Society is keen to encourage

at the resort

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aspiring young musicians and anticipates that this concert will be well attended. Children of school age are admitted free of charge, and local gifted students are encouraged to attend and be inspired.

Tickets are $18 (members) $21 (concession) and $25 (non-members) and can be bought at Booktique Merimbula, Magpie Music, Bega and Eden Music Centre. Phone Olwen Morris on 6495 0232 for more info.

Open Mon-Fri 9-4pm, Sat 9-noon 489 Sapphire Coast Dr, Merimbula

Ph 6495 9651

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Looking for something fun to do with the kids? At Top Fun in Merimbula, you’ll find Ten Pin Bowling, the Zone 3 Laser game, an 18-hole Mini Golf course and plenty of video and skillbased games. In fact, you’ll probably need a whole day to experience it all.

For those who enjoy Ten Pin Bowling but need a bit of extra help, there are special aids available (bumpers, ramps and special balls), so that everyone can join in and have fun.

For an adrenalin pumping experience try the Zone 3 laser game, where you can test your skills and courage in the ultraviolet, smoke filled maze, whilst

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

dodging your opponents.

There are video and skills-based games too, and tickets can be won with many of the amusements whcih can then be used to redeem prizes at the Kiosk.

The 18-hole Mini golf course has been designed to provide maximum fun to all ages, and there’s a long-standing record just waiting to be broken!

Admission and parking are free, and snacks and coffee are available.

Open 7 days, Top Fun is located at the top of the town at 99 Main St. Merimbula. Phone 6495 3091, or visit their website at www.topfun.com.au

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

Budget Pizzas less topping but a thicker base.

ph 6495 1557

Fish Feeding Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11.30

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

Lake Street Merimbula Phone (02) 6495 4446

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

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

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

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

chews.

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

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

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

Please note that all varieties are subject to availability.

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

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

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

Golf•Cycle BBQ•Relax

New Activities . . . . . . . . .

Archery Paddle Boats Giant Jumping Pillow Bike trails & Hire 9 hole golf course 9 hole pitch & putt 18 hole mini- golf Water Golf Croquet, bocce & orienteering

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

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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Farm near Cobargo © Paul Callaghan

Bega

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

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

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

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

A visit to the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre is a must for all visitors to the region. The Heritage Centre has a wonderful display of cheese and butter-making equipment from the 1900s, 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.

A new retail complex is under construction in the middle of town which will be home to nationally

recognised franchises as well as relocated local businesses when it is completed.

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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Open 9am-5pm, 7 days

(closed Christmas Day & Good Friday) • Free admission • Gourmet range of fudge • Cheese tastings & sales • Ice creams, milk shakes & light meals • The History of Dairying Museum • Picnic area • Local products • Arts & Crafts www.begacheese.com.au heritage.centre@begacheese.com.au

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

Phone ahead for prompt service:

6492 6000

THE BEST LITTLE MUSIC SHOP IN THE MILKY WAY

Breakfast & Lunch.

Great coffee, friendly staff, table service.

Everything home-made on the premises. Corporate and private catering available

Shop 1 Ayres Walkway Bega 6492 0361

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 MUSIC

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

8 Canning St Bega 02 6492 4441

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

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

3 individual ensuite rooms, one with spa bath.

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

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Middle Beach, Mimosa Rocks National Park © Paul Callaghan

Tathra With beautiful beaches, estuaries and National Parks all close by, Tathra is an ideal holiday destination for both families and couples.

Tathra’s famous historic Wharf, classified by the National Trust as the only remaining steamer wharf on the Australian coastline, is a popular spot for fishing. The Wharf also has tourist information on Tathra and surrounding areas.

Swimming at Tathra’s patrolled beach (summer only) may provide the added bonus of a dolphin sighting, or even a glimpse of a passing whale.

Bushwalking, kayaking, mountainbiking, snorkelling and surfing are all popular around Tathra.

www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au 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 plenty of great places to eat, ranging from gourmet delis to cafes and restaurants.

Tathra is a great base from which

you can explore the Mimosa Rocks National Park, which follows the coast up towards Bermagui. Beaches include Nelsons, Moon Bay, and Bithry Inlet, with camping available at Gillards and Middle Beach.

What to See & Do

Fish off the Tathra Wharf Go bushwalking on the Kangarutha Track or in the Tathra Wildlife Reserve Check out the view and 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

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Ph 6494 1280

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Located directly opposite Tathra’s famous surf beach

Award Winning Sausages 1st Prize - Gourmet Chicken 2nd Prize - Pork 3rd Prize - Continental Great range of quality meats and smallgoods

Tathra Beach Country Club Golf or Tennis Ph 6494 1220

The Golden Sands Chinese Restaurant

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

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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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Tathra Butchery

7 Bega Street Tathra Ph 6494 1234

Andy Poole Drive Tathra For the information of members and their guests Is Gambling a Problem For You? Call G-Line (NSW). A confidential anonymous free counselling service. FREE CALL 1800 633 635

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 Friday 27th & Saturday 28th 9am – 3pm at Twyford Hall.

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

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

Bega SCPA Markets in Bega 13th & 27th May from 8am - 1pm.

Littleton Gardens, Bega.

Cobargo Cobargo Market last Saturday of mth, from 9am, behind Cobargo Hotel 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 Bay Sunday Markets at 1 Museum Place, Batemans Bay (behind Historical Society), 1st, 2nd & 4th Sun of each month.

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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Bermagui offers visitors a myriad of things to do and places to go.

Pristine beaches and lakes provide water activities from surfing to swimming, snorkelling, boating and canoeing. Book a fishing charter on

one of the many local boats or throw in a line from the beach, rocks or along the Bermagui River.

Don't miss a swim in the beautiful Blue Pool, set on the edge of the ocean at the base of the cliffs off Scenic Drive.

Cellar Door ● 11am to 4pm Thursday-Sunday Restaurant ● Lunch Thursday-Sunday from 12pm 2845 Bermagui/Tathra Rd, Murrah

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

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

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

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

There is a range of accommodation in Bermagui including B&Bs, motels, tourist/caravan parks, self-contained holiday units and houses and camping.

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

What to See & Do

Bermagui Country Club

Take a tour of the historic Montreal Goldfield Enjoy the cycle and walking tracks around town

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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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

Swim in Bermagui's famous Blue Pool, next to the ocean Visit the new Fishermen's Wharf complex VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Bunga Street, Bermagui Ph: 02 6493 3054 Open 7 days 10am - 4pm

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Live Music - May Eden Fishermens Club Ph 6496 1577 Sat 21st Fruit Chutney

Lounge theme night Fri 27th Brett Rolfe Club Sapphire Merimbula Ph 6495 1306 Fri 6th Gary Soloman plus Tallulah

Lacey. Free in the Main Bar,

7.30pm Sat 7th Doc Smith

Free in the Main Bar, 7.30pm Fri 13th Porterhouse Blue

Free in the Main Bar, 7.30pm Sat 14th Colleen Spillane plus Margie

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Free in the Main Bar, 7.30pm Fri 20th Marshall and the Fro plus

support in the Auditorium,

8.30pm. Tickets $17.50 Sat 21st Acacia

Free in the Main Bar, 7.30pm Fri 27th Roxygen

Free in the Main Bar, 8pm Sat 28th One for the Road

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Merimbula RSL Ph 6495 1502 Watch all the games on the big screens and enjoy the footy tipping.

Lakeview Hotel Ph 6495 1202 Saturday Nights DJ Mick Thu 19th Down South Jazz Club

Sounds of Trios.

Tathra Beach Bowling Club Ph 6494 1280 Fri 20th Garry Jones Mimosa Wines Ph 6494 0164 Live music every Sunday afternoon Bermagui Country Club Ph 6493 4340 Fri 6th Karaoke at 8pm Sun 8th Mothers Day Luncheon Fri 13th Jamie Parkinson at 8pm Sat 14th Live Band - contact Club for

details Fri 20th Darryl Lamb at 8pm Fri 27th Garry Jones at 8pm

Tilba Valley Winery Ph 4473 7308 Sun 8th Mothers Day

Second Time Around Sun 15th Narooma Oyster Festival

weekend - Lunch-time

music with DJ Gosper Club Catalina Country Club Ph 4472 4022 No admission charge, entertainment from 7.30pm Fri 6th Jivehouse Sat 7th Tony Jaggers Fri 13th Ricky Lynch Band Sat 14th Dave Nolan Fri 20th Rewind Sat 21st Darryl Lamb Fri 27th Kerri O’Keefe Sat 28th DJ Jukebox

Merimbula Aquarium & Wharf Restaurant Ph 6495 4446 Sun 8th Mothers Day - Steve Clarke

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Linda & Ted Atkinson of Jivehouse are at Club Catalina Country Club on Fri 6th May

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Cobargo Secrets

Bangles Gallery Pottery has been around for thousands of years, both for decorative and functional purposes. The Greeks and the Romans have left a rich heritage of this ancient craft.

The word ‘ceramic’ itself comes from the Greek ‘keramikos’ from ‘Keramos’ meaning potter’s clay.

Carrying on this age-old craft, and providing a platform for over 15 contemporary Australian Potters, Bangles Gallery, in the heart of Cobargo, offers an extensive selection including both modern and traditional pots for every purpose under the sun. Also featured are locally made leadlight lamps which can be personalized to suit required colours.

Feel the sensual curves of shapes crafted by human hands, or watch resident potter, Der, demonstrate his craft. You might just catch the tinkle of finely tuned chimes catching the breeze, or find that special “unique” gift you’ve been searching for.

Bangles, Princes Highway, Cobargo. Phone 6493 6421.

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Bangles Gallery A comprehensive range of all Australian made pottery Princes Hwy Cobargo 6493 6608

Cobargo Bazaar • Ethnic Art • Folk Instruments • Jewellery • Clothing & Crystals Princes Hwy Cobargo 6493 6608

Freshly roasted coffee. Home-made cakes, biscuits & Paninis. Featured in Good Food Guide 2010.

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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

Life’s Little Pleasures Australian-made locally hand-crafted arts and crafts, woodward, organic products, jewellery, garden ornaments, clothes & more

Princes Hwy Cobargo 6493 6166

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Foxglove Spires Open Garden

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

Ph 024473 7375 www.foxglovespires.com.au

Forget Me Not Gifts - Gramophones ‘n’ Old Stuff Something Old Something New A beautiful collection of Gifts, Fashion Accessories, Jewellery, Books, Collectables & Old Wares especially for you.

Ph 4473 7080 www.tilbasforgetmenot.com.au

Tilba Treasures This unique shop is a treasure trove of homewares, antiques, collectables, kitchenware, books, gifts, jewellery and personal care products.

If you need something distinctly Australian for a gift, soothing Goat’s Milk soap products for that sensitive someone or ideas for the home, we’re sure you’ll find all the inspiration you need at Tilba Treasures.

The shop has now been launched on-line as well.

Ph 4473 7799 www.tilbatreasures.com.au

Love At First Bite Adjacent to the won’drous Foxglove Spire Gardens. Gourmet Breakfasts & Lunches 16 years of serving rich Crema Coffee & our own amazing cakes.

Check our savoury sensations from the blackboard.

Ph 4473 7055 www.tilba.com.au/loveatfirstbite

The Spires Nursery A magical place to visit. Adjacent to Foxglove Spires Open Garden.

Rare & interesting perennials, trees, shrubs & roses. Gardeners Shop with an eclectic range of gardeners gifts.

Ph 4473 7196 www.thespiresnursery.com.au

The village of Tilba Tilba, is nestled just below Central Tilba and is surrounded by lush farmland enjoying the backdrop of Mt Dromedary. It is a great destination for a visitor to the far south coast. A feature of Tilba Tilba, is the magical Foxglove Spires Complex, where you can wander through the three & a half acres of open garden. You can spoil yourself in the Forget Me Not Gift Shop, find a unique treasure in Gramophones & Old Stuff, take home something different from The Spires Nursery & Garden shop, or gain inspiration from the collectables & homewares in Tilba Treasures. When you are ready to have a bite to eat, or just coffee & cake, sit a while at Love at First Bite.

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Monthly Garden Advice Step Outside‌ Look What You Have With the shortening of daylight hours and the onset of cooler days, more of our time will be spent indoors. Apart from watching the television or reading a good book, we should consider spending a bit of time re-evaluating at the surrounding of the home - the garden.

Whether you have lived in your home for many years or only for a short time, a good look at the area outside the four walls might indicate that some work is needed to upgrade this vital part of your property.

This can be achieved by adding some new garden beds, or by replacing some of the old, worn-out plants that have seen the better days.

Many a lovely home has been overlooked by a potential buyer because the garden has become overgrown and unsightly, or because the owner has made no attempt to complete the landscape. By spending a small amount of time and effort you can add considerably to the value of your home.

Given all of the above, now is the best

time to appraise your garden and to do some planning, or even commence construction of new work you may have considered.

The horticultural industry in Australia has come a long way in the last twenty years, and with a proliferation of magazines and lifestyle programs and the tremendous work of plant breeders, we are now more aware of the enormous range of plants that are available. Many plants that we had seen but not considered suitable for the region in which we garden are now available. A visit to your local nursery will give you a whole new outlook on what you can plant in your garden.

These interesting plants can add a new dimension to your garden, whether by flower, by leaf shape or by colour.

If you are generally happy with your garden design, but have some space for a new rose, shade or fruit tree, now is the time to commence preparation for a new acquisition.

Prepare the planting site by digging and adding compost or cow manure in preparation for planting in mid-June.

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

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

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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.

The village of Central Tilba was founded in 1895, when Sam Bate created a subdivision on his land and sold lots at auction.

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

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

Tilba Tilba is home to the magnificent

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

The entire village of Central Tilba was classified by he National Trust in 1974 in recognition of its historical significance.

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

Shops with leatherwork, woodwork, jewellery, unusual clothing, cafes, antiques and giftware, as well as the pub, art studios, and the famous cheese factory are all located on Central Tilba’s main street.

The famous Tilba Festival is held every Easter, and is a huge community event. Previous Festival have included

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

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

“The Lure of the Lake”

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Imagine being lulled to sleep by the distant pound of the rolling waves of the sea, waking up to the sounds of the native birds welcoming a new day, with the whole day ahead to cater to your senses.

Contact Kevin or Pam on www.tilbawaterfrontcottages.com

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hilarious street games like gum-boot throwing and cheese-rolling, town criers, live music, roaming performers and circus workshops. The fantastic range of activities and entertainment to suit all the family makes the Tilba Festival an event worth returning for.

Mystery Bay, just to the east of Central Tilba, has quiet beaches that are great for swimming, diving, snorkelling and fishing.

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

Lunch Available Daily Live music 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month only 11kms south of Narooma and 5kms north of Tilba

Ph: 02 4473 7308 Open Wed-Sun 11am-4pm

Pam’s Store (02) 4473 7311

Gulaga Gallery (02) 4473 7233

Dromedary Hotel (02) 4473 7223

Tilba Valley Wines (02) 4473 7308

Central Tilba Farm Cabins (02) 4473 7353

Tilba Leather (02) 4473 7360

Mockingbird Lane Antiques (02) 4473 7226

ABC Cheese Factory (02) 4473 7387

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Pam's Store Just how many businesses can you fit into one place? Pam’s Store in Tilba Tilba seems to be striving for the record.

There’s a petrol station (fuel, oil and ice), a corner store (take-away food, groceries, fresh bread and milk daily) a fishing shop (bait and tackle), a coffee shop (Byron Bay coffee and cakes), restaurant (open on Friday nights), liquor outlet (beer, wine and spirits), a post office, newsagent and local tourist information centre, and they’re all in the one place!

If you’re tackling the Mt. Dromedary walk, Pam’s Store, situated at the beginning of the walk, is the perfect spot to stock up before you go, or reward yourself with a coffee or a cool ale on the verandah on your return.

Pam's Store serves both Byron Bay Coffee and cakes - and is also a great place to grab a cooked breakfast - seven days a week from 7am. Take away or eat-in curries are also available seven days a week - while a more extensive menu is available from the restaurant on Friday nights.

So if you’re looking for somewhere with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere that supplies just about everything you need to enjoy your holiday, then Pam’s Store in Tilba Tilba is the place to go. New owners of Pam's Store, Cliff and Sherry, would love to see you. Open 7am - 7pm Monday to Friday, 7am - 6pm Saturdays and 8am - 6pm on Sundays. Pam's Store, Corkhill Dve, Tilba Tilba. Ph (02) 4473 7311

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Far South Coast Art Galleries

Art Galleries Trail 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.

Original & 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. Jennyrose Design 85 Princes Highway Bodalla NSW (opposite the Bodalla Post Office) Ph 4473 5010 www.jennyrosedesign.com.au Open 11am - 4pm Wednesday - Saturday.

Australian crocodile jewellery, collage bags in exotic Australian leathers, bags in marine leather, kangaroo, emu and sharkskin. Stunning new range of stingray leather products in stock.

5. The Montague Art & Craft Society Cottage Gallery 92 Campbell Street, Narooma. Ph: 4476 5397. Red, white and blue house on the hill, up from the Bowlo. Summer opening times: Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday 9am -12pm. Also now at the Plaza Shopping Centre. Paintings, craft, jewellery, silk painting and cards all by local artists. Watercolor workshops.

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6. Shop 7 Art Space Upstairs Bermagui Fishermen’s Wharf. Ph 6493 3410. www.shop7artspace.com.au Open Wednesday - Sunday from 3pm - 9pm Wednesday - Sunday Current exhibitions “here&there” with Annie Ray & Ozlem Guler 15th April – 9th May. Gallery closed for the rest of May, re-opening in June.

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

Pottery studio & Cafe, with original wheel thrown domestic ware and garden ware. Limited opening hours May to August - please ring to check.

8. 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. May: Aragunnu Art Camp, paintings by Lynne Flemons, Debra Johansen, Britta Stenmanns, sculpture by Julie Krone.

9. Wildlife Art Open Studio 47 Wildlife Drive Tathra. Ph 6494 1645.

Open 10am - 4pm every Sunday, Wednesday and public holidays or by appointment.

Paintings by Jane Murphy.

10. Bilyara Gallery 89 Wallagoot Lane (off Sapphire Coast Dr) Ph 6494 1559 www.bilyaragallery.com.au Open Wednesday - Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Landscape architecture in tranquil bush setting offering wide range of all Australian art and craft. Homemade cakes and coffee available.

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Batemans Bay to Eden 11. Spiral Gallery 47 Church St Bega. Ph 6492 5322 www.spiralgallery.org.au Open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm, Sat 10am - 1pm (Saturday 14th May is the last Saturday Spiral is open until December).

Represents regional, emerging and established artists.

Current exhibitions - Gallery 1: Summer Never Ends, Spiral Artists & Friends (21st April - 16th May), Gallery 2: Oriental Rugs & Prints, Working Wood (21st April - 16th May). Gallery 1: Celebrate Spiral - Wine Tasting Fundraiser (18th May 5-7pm), Gallery 1: Polly Crowden Solo (20th May - 8th June), Gallery 2: Spiral Artists.

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

Current exhibition: The Hill - Sue Chancellor, Poppy Benton, Lorna Crane, Jen Mallinson. The journey of four local artists to Broken Hill culminates in an evocative exploration of practice and place. March 25th - May 7th.

Tour de Force: in case of emergency break glass, May 17th - June 25th.

Exhibition opening Friday, May 20th at 6pm. Entry free, all welcome.

13. Australian Pottery at Bemboka 1 Oliver Street, Bemboka Ph 6493 0491 www.australianpotteryatbemboka.com.au Open September - June Friday to Monday from 10am - 5pm or by appointment.

Australian pottery made in the last half century, in a contemporary house and gallery setting with mountain views. This season's exhibition features retrospective works by Victor Greenaway, Les Blakebrough, Jenny Orchard, Chris Sanders and many more.

14. The Crossing Gallery 21 Sharpe Street Candelo Ph 6493 2764 www.thecrossinggallery.com.au Closed from May 2nd for winter.

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15. 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.

16. 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.

17. Art on Imlay Just up from the Post Office, Imlay St. Eden. http://eden.nsw.au/arts-crafts More than 50 locals exhibiting art, jewellery, ceramics, sculptures, woodturners, slab settings, needlecraft, and papercraft.

Currently two authors have their books on sale.

18. Australian Leaf Art 203 Imlay St. Eden. Ph 6496 2490 Hours Mon - Fri 10 to 4. Weekends by chance or appointment.

Unique & original must see artwork - beautiful photographic and image rendering onto native gum leaves. Also Dichroic glass jewellery, giftware, local photos and picture framing. www.australianleafart.com.au

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What's On - May

26th January - 11th September Collectoscope - Eden Killer Whale Museum

26th January - 11th September Collectoscope - 80th Anniversary Exhibition At the Eden Killer Whale Museum, Collectoscope showcases rarely displayed items in the Museum's collection as part of its 80th anniversary year. Check page 5 for more information or phone 6496 2094. www.killerwhalemuseum.com.au 18th May - Wine Tasting Event -Spiral Gallery This special fundraiser will offer wines featuring unique labels with images of Spiral artists' work. Open from 5pm - 7pm; phone Spiral Gallery on 6492 5322 for more information. See also Art Trail on page 29.

13th - 15th May - Narooma Oyster Festival - Narooma

20th May - Tour de Force: Exhibition opening, Bega Valley Regional Gallery, Bega

20th May - Exhibition Opening - Tour de Force: in case of emergency break glass, Bega Valley Regional Gallery, Bega A ground-breaking exhibition that highlights the work of eight progressive Australian artists who have breached the arts-craft divide to make work that sits firmly in the Contemporary Art camp. Tour de Force showcases the work of Deb Jones, Timothy Hon, Neil Roberts, Tom Moore, Nicholas Folland, Jacqueline Gropp, Ian Mowbray and Trish Roan. The exhibition will be officially opened on Friday, May 20 by glass artist Klaus Moje OA. See gallery listing on page 29 or see www.begavalley.nsw.gov. au/Community/Art_Gallery/Art_Gallery.htm 13 - 15th May - Narooma Oyster Festival,

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Narooma A feast for the senses with 3 days of food and wine, including amateur and professional cook-offs judged by Julie Goodwin and Cory Campbell, cooking demonstrations, Welcome to Country, live music, fireworks, floating sculptures and the Oyster Ball.

Visit www.narooma.org.au/oysterfestival, or go to pages 31 - 32 from more details.

20th - 29th May - River of Art Festival, Moruya The River of Art celebrates the talent, creativity and natural beauty of the Moruya region. It is a grass roots, community driven festival, with a packed program of film, music, visual arts, performance and literature throughout the shire over a ten day period.

The 2011 Program is available from svc120.bookeasy.com/images/eurobodalla/ ROA%202011%20program.pdf 29th May - Adam Szabo and Amy Putt, 2.30pm at Wolumla Hall, Wolumla Presented by the Sapphire Coast Music Society, these accomplished students from the Sydney Conservatorium will delight and inspire. Tickets from Booktique Merimbula, Magpie Music, Bega and Eden Music Centre, or phone Olwen Morris on 6495 0232 for details. More information on page 11.

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Narooma Narooma is one of the most beautiful towns on the coast, set beside the stunning blue waters of the Wagonga Inlet.

Non-indigenous settlement started at the head of the Wagonga Inlet when gold was first discovered on Mt Dromedary in the 1860s. Timber was the area's major industry for almost 100 years, providing employment at the various sawmills that grew up around the Inlet.

The advent of a coastal steamer service provided an important link between the growing metropolis of Sydney and Narooma and other coastal towns. Visitors soon arrived and a new industry was created, one that's still going strong today - tourism.

www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au The ocean has long been a cornerstone of life in Narooma, with the commercial fishing, oyster and biggame fishing industries all established in the early part of last century.

Today Narooma's distinctive, laid-back coastal style sets it apart from most other towns. There are retail areas spread between the north and south approaches to the town, with Forsters Bay on the inlet specialising in seafood.

A trip to Montague Island Nature Reserve and its historic light station, located about 7 kilometres off the coast, is a must. The Island is a nesting place for three species of shearwater, seagulls and crested terns, home to about 10,000 pairs of Little Penguins, and a haul-out site for Australian and New Zealand Fur Seals.

What to See & Do Stroll along the Mill Bay boardwalk and look out for the majestic stingrays Visit historic Montague Island Stay for a weekend of fun and feasting at the Narooma Oyster Festival Enjoy an art experience by visiting the Montague Art & Craft Cottage Gallery and Plaza Centre Gallery VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Princes Highway, Narooma Freecall 1800 240 003 Open 9am - 5pm weekdays, 9am 3pm weekends and public holidays

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Gastronomic delights at Narooma Oyster Festival MASTERCHEF Julie Goodwin will join a stellar line-up of professional chefs for a celebration of south coast produce, culture and artisans at the Narooma Oyster Festival this May. An ideal combination of fresh and tidal water flows means the four million oysters sold each year out of Narooma are of exceptional quality - the inspiration for three days of feasting and fun from Friday 13 - Sunday 15 May. This year, Julie will be judging the best recipes in a fiercely contested amateur seafood recipe cook-off.

Cory Campbell of Melbourne’s Vue de Monde restaurant will put the chefs through their paces in the professional category of the competition.

Cooking demonstrations will feature Julian Lloyd, head chef of Rick Stein at

Bannisters, and a team from the threehat-winning Vue de Monde.

The festival gives focus to the south coast’s Aboriginal culture with an opening Welcome to Country on Friday evening, followed by fireworks.

Numerous waterside food and wine stalls will serve delicious fare all weekend and there will be cheese, wine and boutique beer tastings and a vast oyster bar serving freshly-shucked oysters alongside a selection of chilled whites.

With live music, floating sculptures, exhibitions, bungy trampolining, boat tours and a big selection of children’s amusements, the weekend’s daytime line-up is extensive.

At night there’s a chance to party at Saturday’s glittering Oyster Ball at the Narooma Golf Club, with a sumptuous

festival menu and live band.

For more information visit our website www.narooma.org.au/oysterfestival

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Montague Art & Craft Society Cottage Gallery Paintings, craft, jewellery, silk painting and cards all by local artists. Watercolor workshops. MACS is a recreational arts facility available to local and remote members as well as members of the public. With a close association with local schools and retirement facilities, we provide classes, workshops, social occasions and promotion of the arts.

92 Campbell St Narooma & Plaza Shopping Centre 4476 5397

• Organic fruit, vegetables & wholefoods • Groceries • Sourdough breads • Bulk herbs & spices • Gift baskets & vouchers • Organic skincare and Organic Zuii makeup • Organic seeds • Organic naughty nibbles • Baby needs

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Montague Coffee Roasters Coffee roasted on premises Café sit-in or takeaway 2011 Good Food Guide Fresh Coffee retail, internet & wholesale

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Specialising in Ladies & Mens Fashions 129 Princes Hwy Narooma 4476 2170

Amooran Oceanside Narooma AAA Four Star Rated Apartments and Motel. Panoramic views of Golf Course, Ocean & Montague Island.

Family, Studio & Disabled Apartments.

Heated Pool (Sept – May), BBQ Area. www.amooran.com.au 02 4476 2198

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

122 Wagonga St Narooma 4476 1107

Cafe Valencia Local produce supporting Slow Food movement. Lots of vegetarian, gluten free, and dairy free options available.

Modern mediterranean cuisine.

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Spend an hour, a day or more walking in the National Parks and reserves of the Region. The walks featured here are some of the more popular ones, but there are many short and medium distance walks available at almost all destinations within National Parks in the region. Ask at a NPWS office or local tourist information centre about others.

Please note that for all these walks, strong footwear should be worn, carry food and water, and take clothing suitable for changing weather conditions.

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The north-western section of Deua National Park is a karst or limestone layer containing 400 million year old cave systems. The Big Hole and Marble Arch are two fascinating features which can be seen without going underground. Please note that permission is required to enter some caves. The walk starts from Berlang Camping Area, 45 minutes drive south of Braidwood along the Krawarree Road. After fording the knee-deep Shoalhaven River, an easy walk leads to a viewing platform from where the remarkable Big Hole, a chasm some 96 metres deep and 50 metres wide, can be safely viewed. The resident lyrebird may appear in the early morning or late afternoon when it comes out to feed. The track to Marble Arch continues from below the viewing platform. From the base of the hill the track is gently undulating until the very steep 150 metre descent into the Marble Arch. Wide bands of marble can be seen in the walls of the canyon and cavern roof and beautiful ferns cling to the lower sides of the canyon.

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Fishing Report & Tide Chart - May May along the South Coast sees some great fishing available. Whether you're fishing the rocks, beaches, estuaries or offshore, an array of species will be on offer using a variety of different methods. Good luck!

Beaches: Fishing the late afternoons on a rising tide can pay huge dividends during May, with bream, salmon, mullet, tailor and possibly mulloway all on the cards. Look for a beach that has a deeper gutter to the northern end for best results. Fresh squid, pilchards, bluebait and pipi are ideal, but using live beach worms for bait is certainly the best. Both surf poppers and chromed lures will also work for salmon. Better beaches to try are Tura, Gillards, Camel, Tilba, Brou and Barlings.

Rocks: The pelagic action will be in full swing with salmon, tailor, kingfish and bonito all available. Anglers throwing chromed sliced lures up to 60grams, whole pilchards rigged on ganged hooks and live bait will have a great time. Almost any deeper headland should produce but some of the better ledges are Tura Head, Tathra Wharf, Mystery Bay and the Golf course rocks at Narooma. Drummer, blackfish and bream will make the suds home and should also be readily available.

Estuaries: Most estuaries along the coast will continue to fish well for most species. Flathead, whiting, bream,

tailor and mulloway will all be available with soft plastics, live baiting and fresh baits the best way to tempt the fish.

Concentrate your efforts around tide changes with early mornings a great time to fish the estuary. Using burley in conjunction with fresh baits should see some tasty fillets in the pan. After the recent rains, better estuaries to try include Merimbula Lake, Wallaga Lake, Narooma and Tuross.

Offshore: With the water hovering around the 19-20deg mark, yellowfin tuna and albacore will be patrolling the current lines. Depending on bait activity will determine where the fish are, but trolling lures from the 40-fathom line to the shelf is a good starting point.

Inshore, snapper, kingfish, morwong, flathead and john dory should keep the bottom-bouncing brigade happy.

Almost all reefs will be holding fish with fresh squid, striped tuna fillets and pilchards being the best baits. There should be a few kingfish around, with Montague Island being the hotspot.

Tight lines till next month.

Stuart Hindson is the owner of Aussie Fish Estuary Adventures, and provides guided fishing charters from Wonboyn to Batemans Bay and all estuaries in between. With over 20 years experience in the industry, Stuart really knows his fishing. Check out his website at www.ausfishing.com.au for more information, or call Stuart on 0400 062 504 or 02 6495 9902 to book a fishing experience you won’t forget.

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Add the following times for the indicated area: Merimbula Lake Bridge 1hr 30min Bermagui River Bridge 45min Wagonga Inlet Narooma 54min Moruya River Moruya 45min Clyde River Bridge 15min

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Mogo © Old Mogo Town

Mogo

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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.

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.

Jennifer Also DrynanMogo is the internationally P R O P R I E Tin OR recognised Mogo Zoo. Providing world “Mogo Cottage” standard 30 Princes Highway facilities for over 200 animals Mogo NSW 2536 of more than 39 rare and exotic Tel. 4472 5359 (4472 jely) Fax.species, 4472 4396 Mogo Zoo is committed to the survival of endangered species, www.jellybeads.com.au admin@jellybeads.com.au including the rare white lions of jjs_jellybeads@yahoo.com.au ABN 19 419 447 524 ‘Timbavati’ .

To experience what the town was like during the boom, a visit to the Original Gold Rush Colony is a must.

Mogo is now famous for its great range of specialty stores, housed in replica

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.

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

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Come play beads under the jellybead tree • Beads • Books • Magazines • Findings • Sterling Silver, • Ready Made Jewellery, • Handmade Beads, • Classes

Children welcome

Mogo Cottage 30 Princes Hwy Mogo 02 4474 2675

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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

Historic Mogo

Amanda’s of Mogo Amanda’s of Mogo has the biggest and best range of art and craft supplies on the coast. Craft enthusiasts will find everything they need, from great art sets to canvasses, paints and cardmaking supplies. To make the most of your memories, there’s a huge range of scrapbooking materials, including CRICUT, CUTTLEBUG & SLICE machines and accessories. You’ll also find wood pieces and precious metal clay (PMC) for silver jewellery making.

You can also enjoy the convenience of shopping from home as Amanda’s of Mogo has gone online. Visit Amanda’s website at www.amandasofmogo.com.au and you can view a range of products from the store described as the Aladdin’s Cave of Art & Craft.

During the school term, Amanda’s of Mogo runs craft classes and workshops to help extend your range of skills. Phone the shop, or email Amanda via the website for details of classes.

Amanda’s of Mogo, 41 Princes Hwy, Mogo. Ph 02 4474 3453 Artfull Gallery

♦ Leather Handbags ♦ Wallets ♦ Italian Sandals ♦ Hats ♦ Jewellery ♦ Gifts and Decor Pieces Shop 4 Clock Tower Arcade Mogo 4474 0624 sales@poshcat.com.au TP

Original and Unique Australian Art at affordable prices.

Ideal Gifts for family & friends, interstate or overseas.

Shop 3 Clock Tower Arcade Mogo.

Ph 4474 5588

Clocktower Arcade 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.

Clocktower Arcade Six fabulous shops to keep you occupied.

14 Charles Street MOGO 4474 2291

46 Sydney St Mogo 4474 2288

THE OLD DAIRY

The Old Dairy Country Crafts ♦ Shabby Chic ♦ Dolls and Bears ♦ Home Embellishments ♦ Gifts ♦ Cow Ceramics

Mogo Bookstore

Shop 2, ClockTower Arcade, Mogo.

4474 3524

Princes Hwy Mogo.

4474 2141

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.

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Clyde River, Batemans Bay © Paul Callaghan

Batemans Bay

154 Beach Road Batemans Bay www.clubcatalina.com.au

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's great shopping to be had, with many nationally branded retail outlets as well as locally-owned stores. Interior design, fashion, books, hobbies, sporting goods - there's something to suit every interest.

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

The Bay is famous for its Clyde River oysters, and there are plenty of restaurants, clubs and hotels offering local seafood on the menu. There's also lots of cafes serving great coffee.

Follow the coastline south to explore beautiful beaches at Malua Bay, Rosedale and Broulee, or go for a walk at Mossy Point or Guerilla Bay.

Tel: 4472 4022

• Championship 27 hole golf course.

• Visitors & Social Groups Welcome - Bookings Required • Fully equipped, well stocked pro shop • Carts, buggies & clubs available for hire • Fully licensed clubhouse - visitors welcome • Café Catalina open daily for lunch & dinner • Gourmet Wood-fired Pizza Oven • Coffee Shop open daily • Large outdoor covered areas • Club TAB - Club Keno - ATM • Sports Bar - Sky Channel - Big Screens • Free Live Entertainment Friday & Saturday nights • Private conference & function facilities available • Courtesy Bus runs daily from 4pm - Surf Beach to Long Beach. Ph 1800 461 442

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Like many coastal towns, Batemans Bay, settled by Europeans in the 1820s, relied on timber, ship building, dairying and fishing as its main source of income in the previous century.

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.

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What to See & Do Explore the Clyde River by boat, houseboat or kayak Surf, swim, snorkel and stroll in crystal-clear water at local beaches Book a fishing charter for a deep-sea fishing experience Visit the Monga National Park to experience the spectacular escarpment or the Murramarang National Park with its coastal forests Head south and explore Malua Bay, Mossy Point and Tomakin.

Walk around the scenic Broulee Island Nature Reserve VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Princes Hwy, Batemans Bay Ph: 1800 802 528 info@eurobodalla.com.au

...will take you there!

3 Princes Hwy Batemans Bay Tel: 4472 4502 www.clubcatalina.com.au Fully licensed clubhouse - visitors welcome Free wireless internet Bistro On Green open daily lunch & dinner Coffee shop Sports Bar - Sky Channel Club TAB-Club Keno-ATM Private Function and Conference facilities.

Bingo, Trivia, Poker.

Courtesy Bus runs daily from 4.00 pm phone 4472 4502 4 Bowling greens - Full Bowling Program 6 days per week.

Barefoot bowls, bookings essential

Great Lookouts in the Eurobodalla HOLMES LOOKOUT You'll find this lookout only 5 minutes from Batemans Bay. It offers spectacular views of Batemans Bay and the Clyde River including the Bridge and Estuary. The lookout also offers

superb views northwest to the rugged Budawang Range and north to Pigeon House Mountain. Take the Princes Highway north from the Visitors Centre, over the Bridge and take the first turn left at the roundabout, which is the Kings Highway (to Canberra). Continue along this road for 2.7km until your reach Rotary Drive on your left and you will see a signpost for “Holmes Lookout”. There are Picnic tables and BBQs at the lookout.

BIG BIT LOOKOUT This lookout is located in the north end of the shire. Take the Princes Hwy north from Batemans Bay. The turn off for the lookout is approx. 14 km from Batemans Bay on Big Bit Road (or about 5 minutes past the Benandarah service station). The road is unsealed but in good condition. After approx. 4 km you

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will reach the lookout where you can enjoy 360° views of the surrounding area including Durras Lake. You can continue along this road back to the Highway but as the going is quite steep you may prefer to head back the way you came in.

BURREWARRA POINT LOOKOUT, GUERILLA BAY From the Visitors Centre follow Beach Road towards Batehaven and continue south through the suburbs of Batehaven, Surfbeach, Lilli Pilli, Malua Bay and Rosedale. The turn-off to Guerilla Bay is 18.2 km from Batemans Bay and is well signposted. Turn left into Burri Point Road and follow this road to the very end where you will find a small car park. (Ensure you stay on Burri Point Road and don’t take the left turn into Beach Parade – save this area to explore after your walk.)

From the car park proceed on foot out to the lighthouse lookout. This 15 to 20 minute walk is easy and takes you through Banksia and heath vegetation.

The views up and down the coast are breathtaking and offer great photo opportunities. Keep a watchful eye open for dolphins (at any time) and whales (in season, mid September to end October). Guerilla Bay beach is one of the most picturesque spots in the shire.

Buy, Sell & Exchange a wide range of Books Shop 4/270 Beach Rd Batehaven Open Mon-Fri 10am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-1pm Ph/Fax: 02 4472 6736 Email: ericamccreath@bigpond.com www.batehavenbookexchange.com

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UNIQUE WATERFRONT HOLIDAY TOWNHOUSES 100 metres to Batemans Bay town centre

Clyde River Motor Inn Bookings 4472 6444

Material reproduced with thanks from Eurobodalla Coast Tourism's brochure "Lookouts In Eurobodalla".

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