Far South Coast - January 2014 by iMag Publications Pty Ltd

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Far South Coast Region

Summer Fun on the Far South Coast

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

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Narooma Oyster Festival, at the heart of Australia’s Oyster Coast, celebrates south coast oysters and their growers, the region’s natural clean quality produce, its chefs, and its rich artistic and cultural talents. Saturday 5th April – Naturally Gourmet Fair Enjoy a day of food and fun beside Narooma’s stunning Wagonga Inlet. Feast on delicious oysters at Australia’s Oyster Coast oyster bar precinct. Join cooking demonstrations from some of the region’s finest chefs. Take part in the Ultimate Oyster Experience master classes. Great live music all day. Oyster shucking competition, food and craft stalls, free rides for the kids. Sunday 6th April – Narooma on Show Start the day with the Poet’s Breakfast. Explore the area’s many attractions from Bodalla to Montague Island to Tilba, as well as enjoying more oysters at local eateries. Golfers can play in the inaugural Australia’s Oyster Coast Golf Classic.

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January Welcome to summer on the Far South Coast - thankfully the late spring rain we've had means that everything is lush and green and growing like crazy. Hopefully you've survived the silly season relatively unscathed and are ready for some serious down-time this January. Whether your idea of relaxing is chilling on the beach, enjoying some serious shopping or a long bike ride or walk, you'll be spoilt for choice no matter where you are on the Coast. On New Year's Eve there's a fantastic family-friendly concert and fireworks in Merimbula - the details are on page 16. Post-Christmas, you can keep the Spring Racing Carnival vibe going at the Sapphire Coast Turf Club's Pambula Cup Race Day on December 26th or the Tathra Cup on January 2nd. It's a great day out for the whole family - more info is on page 11.

The Tathra Surf Life Saving Club are again holding their Tathra Moonlight Cinema on Friday January 10th - it's more fun than a drive-in! Details are on page 25. Also in Tathra is the fabulous Wharf to Waves weekend, featuring mountain bike races and ocean swims - again, see page 25. The Moruya Jockey Club have two race days in January - the dates are on page 35. Plus there's kids activities at Magic Mountain, the NPWS Discovery program and the George Bass Marathon, the world's longest surfboat marathon. Whatever you decide to do this January, we hope you have a safe and enjoyable time in this gorgeous part of the world.

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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.

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. 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. The Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre, located on Main Wharf, has displays of the local marine environment.

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

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‘Strike’: the art of poling tuna at Eden Killer Whale Museum The visit by the clipper was seen as an opportune time for Australian fishermen to learn poling methods from experienced crews, assess poling against purse seine netting, and explore the commercial viability of Australian tuna resources. Tuna poling involved the ‘chumming’ of waters, where either dead or live bait was thrown into a school of tuna to create a feeding frenzy. While tuna were feeding, fishermen stood in racks attached to the sides of the fishing vessel, and cast long lines with barbless feather lures or live bait. The fish strike the lure and once hooked, fishermen haul their long fishing poles overhead where the fish dislodge during the change in tension of the swinging action. The line and lure is then cast out again as quickly as possible to maximise the catch numbers while the feeding frenzy is at its peak. If fish proved too large for a single pole fisherman, the pole configuration changed to double and triple polers, allowing two or three men to haul in a single fish. In the early 1960s, experiments began on mechanical poling machines. While they had benefits, vessels still required crews to resolve mechanical and fish release failures and stow the catch. A dangerous occupation, fishermen have been lost when hauled overboard by large tuna and entire EDE

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In 1949, Eden’s fishing industry faced economic ruin. The two main fishing species of barracouta and salmon failed to arrive along the coast, leaving local fishermen wondering what to do next. Tuna was the answer. Thousands of tons of tuna could be found close to shore during the annual migration to spawning grounds off Tasmania. Fishermen at Bermagui claimed there were so many that they ‘could walk from their boats to the shore on the fishes’ backs’. Up until then, there was no market for Australian caught tuna either in Australia or overseas. With the reduced catch of salmon and barracouta, the fishermen turned to tuna to counter the effects of the poor season. Mostly caught by trolling up to seven lines, around 300, 000 pounds (136 kg) of tuna was caught in the first four weeks. Most of the tuna weighed around 20 pounds (just under 10 kg). The season saw 1,000 tons of southern bluefin tuna landed at port, mostly caught by fishermen using improvised equipment and learning as they went. On 24 September 1950, the American owned tuna clipper Senibua (with its own spotting aircraft) arrived in Sydney to prepare for experimental pole fishing for tuna in Australian waters. On its first cruise in October in waters near Jervis Bay, Senibua poled 6 tons of southern bluefin in 40 minutes.

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Cat Balou Cruises Ranked Number 1 Tour in Area By Trip Advisor A cruise aboard Cat Balou will be a memorable experience for holiday makers of all ages visiting the Sapphire Coast this month, and there is so much to see! Why not make it a day in Eden, visiting the Eden Killer Whale Museum, Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre and sampling fresh local seafood after your cruise. In 2013 Cat Balou Cruises won the 2013 South Coast Tourism Awards in Ecotourism & were inducted into their Hall of Fame as well as being awarded the 2013 Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor. Ros & Gordon Butt have been operating this award winning cruise operation at Eden for the past 26 years with many satisfied passengers returning year after year, a testament to customer satisfaction. Cat Balou Cruises is currently ranked as the NUMBER 1 TOUR IN THE AREA on TRIP ADVISOR. An informative live commentary is given during each cruise and

complimentary refreshments provided. Cat Balou is a stable 16m catamaran which carries 75 passengers. There is plenty of inside seating as well as an upper deck and large bow area. As no sand bars are crossed during the cruise, it is not necessary to wear lifejackets. • Highlights Of Twofold Bay Cruise 1½ Hours Take in the highlights of beautiful Twofold Bay, one of the deepest natural harbours in the world. The history of this whaling port unfolds as Cat Balou cruises past Boyd’s Tower, Boydtown, magnificent Edrom Lodge and whaling station sites. View the Navy/multi purpose wharf - an 800 metre structure in East Boyd, where you may see a navy ship or pine boat loading pine logs. Eden’s industries are also highlighted including the fishing fleet, woodchip mill and mussel farms. Although nobody can guarantee dolphins on a cruise, Cat Balou has a

very high success rate sighting either Bottlenose or Common Dolphins and a few Australian Fur Seals are usually seen. Little Penguins may be sighted along with a number of species of sea birds. $25 Adults and Seniors, $15 Children 5 - 15yrs, $5 Under 5yrs $80 Family – 2 adults and 3 children under 16yrs $40 Adults and Seniors, $25 Children Under 16 years, $125 Family of 2 adults & 3 children under 16yrs. Please note - bookings are essential for all cruises. Cruises depart from the Main Wharf, Snug Cove, EDEN which is a 20 minute drive south of Merimbula. For timetable & bookings - phone 0427 260 489 or 0427 962 027

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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. Pambula’s historic past is very much in evidence today, with beautifully restored and maintained historic buildings and farmhouses. Pambula today has an eclectic mix of businesses, with art galleries, cafes, restaurants, gift shops and pubs. 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. 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. Heading south toward Eden from Pambula, turn off the Highway to Pambula Lake, where there’s oyster growers selling fresh Pambula Lake oysters..

What to See & Do Enjoy the beautiful historic buildings of Pambula Village Enjoy a stroll around Pambula's wetlands Visit the friendly kangaroos at Pambula Beach Try some oysters at Pambula Lake

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Pambula Show - a real country show It's all happening at the 2014 Pambula Show, one of the premier shows on the Far South Coast. Held on Saturday 11th January, the Show will provide all the fun and excitement of a traditional country show. Two old favourites will be reintroduced after being absent for around 15 years - the Showgirl Competition and Poultry showing. There is also a strong equestrian and woodchop programs with good prize money on offer. The sideshows and rides will be back, plus two professional racing car simulators where you can test your racing car driving skills. The RAMPT Mini FMX team will be demonstrating dare-devil stunts with four shows throughout the day. The FMX team won't be the only ones reaching for the sky - the dog high jump has grown into a huge event, with locals lining up to beat last year’s champion. Children are well catered for with lots of free entertainment including Toot the Magic Clown, the Fizzics Science Show, Circus skills workshops, balloon modelling, sheep shearing and the farm animal patting paddock. Local produce will again be feature of the Show, with the popular Oyster shucking and judging competition attracting a large number of entrants. There will be lots of food stalls, including the ever -popular Pavilion

Tea Room with its renowned scones and jam and cream. There’s also a bar where you can have a cool drink on a hot day. Off street parking is available - just follow the signs. Phone 02 6494 3181 or visit the website at www.agshowsnsw.org.au/index. cfm?show_id=1357

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Merimbula Lake, Merimbula © 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.

www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au Other things you can do around Merimbula include snorkelling, 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 that offer live music; especially during the annual Jazz Festival in June. Whales migrate past Merimbula from September to November each year, feeding and frolicking in the Bay, making it easy to whale watch from on board a boat or from the beach.

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

• Blue Wren Cafe now licensed, enjoy delicious homemade snacks and lunches • BBQ also available

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What to See & Do 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 and Mandeni Family Fun Park Go whale watching in season or dolphin watching 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 Enjoy a stroll around the Boardwalk to Top Lake Boat Hire for a coffee, or hire a boat or paddle craft and enjoy some time on the lake Take the kids to playgrounds at Ford Park, Fishpen and Spencer Park Ride a bike, rollerskate or walk past the airport to Pambula or Pambula Beach Eat fish 'n'chips on the beach and enjoy the sunset Check out the live music at Club Sapphire, the Merimbula RSL, the Lakeview Hotel and the PambulaMerimbula Golf Club. Make the most of the crystal clear water at Mitchies Jetty or Bar Beach. VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Beach Street, Merimbula Ph: 02 6495 1129

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the course, including the Members Reserve and Function Centre and from the large, banked lawn areas. TAB facilities are available, as well as local and interstate bookmakers. Food and beverage services are on course, and picnic and family friendly areas. Free buses will be running to and from the course - for more information go to www.sapphirecoastturfclub.com.au. The program for the racing season is: Dec 26th - Pambula Cup Jan 2nd - Tathra Cup Feb 1 - 2 - Bega Cup 2 day Carnival Mar 7th - Merimbula Cup

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Celebrate the festive season with the Pambula Cup Race Day on Thursday December 26th and the Tathra Cup on the 2nd January. There's a great racing program planned, with a family-friendly atmosphere. Sapphire Coast Turf Club is one of the newest and most modern country racecourses in NSW with great spectator facilities. Jockeys and trainers come from all over south eastern NSW and East Gippsland to compete in the Club's ten race season. Patrons can enjoy an unobstructed view of the action from most parts of

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What's happening at Magic Mountain this January? Here's a list of all the fantastic activities happening at Magic Mountain this summer: December Wed 15th The Great Zamboni Thurs 26th The Great Zamboni Thurs 16th The Great Zamboni Fri 27th The Great Zamboni Fri 17th The Great Zamboni Mon 30th Lavender Fairy Mon 20th Fairy Fern Tues 31st Oops! The Clown Tues 21st Pirate Penny Wed 22nd The Great Zamboni January Thurs 23rd The Great Zamboni Wed 1st The Great Zamboni 26th Jan Australia Day - DJ Thurs 2nd The Great Zamboni Grey Rocks the Mountain Fri 3rd The Great Zamboni Face Painting available on weekdays Mon 6th Pirate Penny Tues 7th Mermaid Marina Prices - Entry is FREE Wed 8th The Great Zamboni Unlimited Ride Passes Thurs 9th The Great Zamboni Under 4 years Free 4-11 years $32 Fri 10th The Great Zamboni 12+ years $39 Seniors Card $20 Mon 13th Pirate Penny Tickets: Tues 14th Oops! The Clown $7 each or 4 Tickets $25

Magic Mountain is open daily from 10am in December and January except Christmas Day, 25th December. Please Note: Park may be closed due to inclement weather. Phone 02 6495 2299 or visit: www.magicmountain.net.au

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There’s nothing quite like flying in an aircraft to gain a real feel for a region you literally get a bird's eye view. Merimbula Air Services has been flying the Far South Coast skies for many years, and has a range of scenic flights to cater for all budgets. A popular trip is to join one of the low-level beach patrol flights. Run in conjunction with local surf lifesaving clubs, these morning and afternoon flights extend to Eden, Pambula, Merimbula and Tathra beaches and takes about 45 minutes. Alternatively, head south to Gabo Island for a half day trip and see the

Island's 150 year old lighthouse, or head north check out the coast all the way to Batemans Bay. The Lighthouse Trio run takes you to 3 spectacularly situated lighthouses Gabo Island, Greencape then north to Montague Island near Narooma. Short flights over Merimbula Bay start from $45 per person with a minimum of 2 adult fares required, children half price and infants free (kids receive a flight certificate). Gift vouchers are also available. For bookings and more information, contact Merimbula Air Services on 02 6495 1074 or visit www.mairserv.com.au

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Kids Club at Merimbula Aquarium Wharf Restaurant Looking for something different for the kids to do this January that's fun, safe and definitely educational? Every Wednesday and Thursday night during January, the Merimbula Aquarium and Wharf Restaurant is holding a Kids Club that's sure to keep young ones entertained whilst the adults enjoy a relaxed meal. Each child who is booked into the restaurant for dinner at 6pm receives free entry to the Kids Club, located downstairs in the Aquarium. The Kids Club kicks off at 6.45pm, after dinner has finished. Activities will include a treasure hunt, identifying different marine life and games to play. There will also be a Touch Tank for children to get up close and personal with marine creatures, and learn more about the local marine environment. For more details and bookings, phone 02 6495 4446.

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Explore Brogo Dam with Brogo Wilderness Canoes Summer is a great time to explore 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. 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. Contact Dave or Sue on (02) 6492 7328. or visit their website at www.brogocanoes.com.au/

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Lakeview Hotel wins Good Pub Food award Once again the Lakeview Hotel in Merimbula has made it into the Sydney Morning Herald's Good Pub Food Guide. Only two pubs on the entire South Coast made it onto the final list, with the Lakeview taking out a coveted Two Schooner award. Deciding on finalists involved visiting more than 500 pubs across New South Wales, with 400 reviews written and scores allocated. These scores became the basis for awarding either a one, two or three Schooner award. The Lakeview received its Two Schooner award after being judged on its food, service, ambience and feel-good vibe.

With fantastic views over Merimbula Lake, the Hotel is perfect for enjoying a meal with friends and family. The Lakeview's restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner, with counter meals also available in the Bar. The food is of a higher standard than your average pub meal, as reflected by its Two Schooner win. So for a meal as good as anything you'll find in Sydney or the regions, make a reservation this summer at the Lakeview. For bookings or more information, phone 02)6495 1202 or visit the website www.merimbulalakeview.com.au

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Merimbula Marina – Something for Everyone No visit to Merimbula is complete without seeing our spectacular coastline from the ocean. Whether it's reef or game fishing, whale watching or a dolphin cruise, Merimbula Marina have a cruise to suit everyone. Merimbula Marina is a family-owned business and we work hard to ensure that your time with us is a pleasant one. If you are a keen angler then this month we have several options for you: - Book one of our Full Day Game Fishing Charters and try your luck at landing a big Marlin; - Try a Full Day Kingfishing Charter for some great sportfishing; - How about a 4 or 5 hour Reef Fishing Charters, departing early morning each day (you know the saying “the early bird catches the worm"...or in our case, the fish!) The water is warming up and so too will the fishing, with snapper, morwong and flathead on the bite. We should also start to see a few kingfish coming on this month. - Book a 5 hour Reef Fishing Charter this January and receive a FREE 2 hour Scenic Bay Dolphin Cruise!

Offer not valid for non-fishers. If you've never fished before or have younger children, then our 3 hour Family Fishing Charter is perfect for you. Our staff are available to assist you throughout the charter with tuition and demonstrations. These charters depart late morning, and all fish are cleaned and bagged ready for you to take home. Check out our daily fishing and dolphin cruise reports which are posted to our Facebook page each afternoon www. facebook.com/Merimbulamarina If fishing is not for you, then why not try one of our 2 hour Bay Dolphin Cruises. This scenic cruise departs twice daily and takes you past brilliant red and yellow sandstone cliffs, yellow beaches and spectacular coastline. We regularly sight Common and Bottlenosed Dolphins, Australian Fur Seals, Sea Turtles, Penguins and a wide variety of seabirds. On selected days we also have a 1 hour Merimbula Bay Sunset Cruise. This short cruise departs early evening and is a great way to relax before going out to dinner at one of Merimbula’s great

restaurants or heading back to the campsite. If you're not the ocean-going type, then hire one of our Self-Drive Hire Boats and explore the Merimbula Channel and Lake. Pack a picnic or your fishing rods and make a day of it. You don’t need a boating licence and we will provide operating instructions. Make sure you have your NSW Recreational Fishing License with you; these can be purchased online at www.licence.nsw.gov.au We have rods available for hire and bait and tackle kits for purchase. To book your charter come and see us at the end of the Public Jetty in Market Street, Merimbula, or phone (02) 6495 1686 www.merimbulamarina.com

Summer 2014 National Parks Discovery Program The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will once again be running their popular Discovery Program this summer during the school holidays. The program includes of a number of fantastic activities that cater to all ages and abilities. Discovery walks, talks and tours give you a fantastic insight into the unexpected delights of national parks. Developed and led by specialist Discovery rangers, these fun activities will teach you more about the environment which surrounds you, and about the history which created it.

This season's activities include the ever popular snorkel tours, canoeing on beautiful Bournda Lagoon, tours of historic Davidson Whaling Station, spotlighting, boardwalk interpretive tours, 4WD tag along tours and more. Have you ever met a Bettong before? The latest addition to the NPWS Discovery program is an activity titled “Meet the Bettongs” involving a Discovery ranger led guided tour of a Bettong breeding program. Another truly unique experience is a snorkel search for the beautiful and elusive Seadragons of Twofold Bay. Also included this January are specialised Wilderquest activities, designed to inspire and engage children from 6-12 years old, including detectives at dusk, kids snorkel adventures, rockpool rambles, and junior paleontologist The Discovery Program runs mid-

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M o n t h l y M a r ke t s G u i d e Pambula Pambula Rotary Market 2nd Sunday of month Pambula Recreation Grounds. Pambula Craft Market 2nd Sunday of month 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 8.30am 12.30pm, Ford Oval. Merimbula RFS Market Thursday 23rd, Friday 24th, Saturday 25th, 9am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3pm at Twyford Hall. Candelo Candelo Market 1st Sunday of each month from 8.30am - 12.30pm. Candelo Oval & Town Hall. Bega SCPA Markets in Bega Friday 3rd, Friday 17th, Friday 31st, 8am - 1pm. Littleton Gardens, Bega.

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Wyndham Wyndham All Weather Market 4th Sunday of month from 8.30am 12.30pm at Wyndham Hall (OPEN IN ALL WEATHER). Bermagui Bermagui Hand & Homemade Market Last Sunday of month, 8.30am 12.30pm, Dickinson Park.

Cobargo Cobargo Laneway Markets Every Saturday from 9am - 1pm. Tilba Tilba Market Home grown, hand made every Saturday, 8am - 12noon Tilba Hall, contact 4473 7231 Narooma Narooma Rotary Markets 4th Sunday of month NATA Oval, Princes Highway. Moruya Moruya Country Market Riverside Park, cnr Shore St and Ford St 8am - 1pm every Saturday morning. Malua Bay Quota Seaside Market 1st Saturday February, April & June. At Malua Bay Beach Reserve, Malua Bay. Batemans Bay Batemans Bay Coastal Patrol Market 1st Sunday of month, Corrigans Park, Batehaven, 9am-1pm. Batemans Bay High School 3rd Sunday of month.

Live Entertainment - January Eden Fishermens Club Ph 6496 1577 Fri 3rd Donny Ryan from 7.30pm Sat 4th White Noize from 8.00pm Tue 7th Greg Kew Fri 10th Steve Mahony Sat 11th Jukebox Saturday Night Tue 14th Candy from 7.30pm Fri 17th Ricky Bloomfield from 7.30pm Sat 18th Crystal Radio at the Rec Club Sat 25th Nemesis Eden Gardens Country Club Sat 4th Dale Huddleston Sat 18th Wayne Trezise Pambula Merimbula Golf Club Ph 6495 6154 Fri 3rd Struth from 6.30pm Sat 4th Greg Kew from 6.30pm Fri 10th Greg Kew from 6.30pm Sat 11th Trainwreck from 7pm Sat 18th Kitty Kat and the Band of Thieves from 7pm Sat 25th Power FM DJ Live from 10pm - 2am Lakeview Hotel Ph 6495 1202 Sat 4th Kid Kenobi and MC Shureshock Sat 11th DJ Ed Coleman Sat 18th DJ Mick Sat 25th DJ Mick. Merimbula RSL Ph 6495 1502 Wed 1st Party Doctors Fri 3rd Angus Rump Sat 4th With the Jones Sun 5th Dale Huddleston Wed 8th Michael Horneman Thu 9th Jacqui Seczawa Fri 10th The Hoops Sat 11th Southwind Sun 12th Cameron Cusack Wed 15th Greg Kew Thu 16th Shane Graham Fri 17th Donny Ryan Sat 18th Upright Retro Cult Sun 19th Darryl Towney Sat 25th DJ Grey Sun 26th Greg Kew Fri 31st Gold Chisel - Jimmy Barnes Tribute

Club Sapphire Merimbula Ph 6495 1306 Thu 2nd Jimeoin "Yes, Yes, Whatever?!” from 8pm. Tickets $39. Over 18s only. Fri 3rd Rockpool Piano Bar featuring Mark Bolsius. Free from 6.30pm - dinner bookings advised. Fri 10th Rockpool Piano Bar featuring Geoff Willis. Free from 6.30pm - dinner bookings advised. Sat 11th Over the Moon. Free in the Main Bar from 8pm. Thu 16th Geoff Solomon, Allan Power and Margie Fullerton Trio presented by the Down South Jazz Club from 7.30pm. $15 Jazz Club members/$20 non Jazz Club members. For bookings and enquiries ring (02) 6495 9853 Fri 17th Rockpool Piano Bar featuring Mark Bolsius. Free from 6.30pm - dinner bookings advised. Fri 17th Pseudo Echo from 8pm. Tickets $33, Over 18s only. Sat 18th Greg Kew, free in the Main Bar from 8pm. Fri 24th Rockpool Piano Bar featuring Kade Brown. Free from 6.30pm - dinner bookings advised. Sat 25th Don Ryan, free in the Main Bar from 8pm. Sat 25th - Sun 26th Club Sapphire Aussie Poker Championship. 2 day Australia Day long weekend Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. $6000 in prizes. Phone Trevor 0479 003 130 or Steve 0428 489 510

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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. 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

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

What to See & Do Visit the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre Wander along the walking/cycling track near the Bega River Check out the art galleries Step back in time at the Bega Pioneers' Museum Source local produce at the Farmers Market or local shops Indulge in some retail therapy at the unusual shops dotted around town Visit the Lookout 3km north of town on the Princes Hwy to enjoy mountain view s VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE At Bega Cheese Heritage Centre Lagoon Street, Bega Ph: 02 6491 7645

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Watkin’s 3D Paint and Colour Longest established paint specialists in the area for over 25 years. For all your painting solutions, tools & advice. 95 Carp St Bega 6492 3162

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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. 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

www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au near the Tathra Surf Lifesaving Club. An easy 3km walking and 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. Make sure you have a coffee at Cliff Place in Beach St at the top of town, to really appreciate Tathra's spectacular ocean views. On the 18th and 19th January, Tathra becomes the base for the Tathra Wharf to Waves Weekend. Running since 2002, this event encompasses a fun run, 30km bike ride and a series of ocean swims from the Wharf to the Surf Lifesaving Club.

What to See & Do Go fishing off the famous Tathra Wharf Enjoy the walk or bike ride from Tathra to the mouth of the Bega River at Mogareeka Take the kids to the playground and skatebowl near the Surf Club Launch a boat or kayak from the Mogareeka boat ramp and explore the Bega River For ocean fishing, launch from the Kianinny boat ramp Ride the many mountain bike tracks around Tathra VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE At Bega Cheese Heritage Centre Lagoon Street, Bega Ph: 02 6491 7645

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Tathra The Ticket For Ocean Swim And Bike Track Fans Ocean swim fans and lovers of mountain bike tracks won’t be disappointed by visiting Tathra on the third weekend of January 2014 for the annual Tathra Wharf to Waves Weekend. The series of ocean swims on Sunday January 19th, is in its 13th year, and could be seen as the highlight of what promises to be an action-packed weekend on the far south coast of NSW. On Saturday, January 18th, there’s a 2km fun run on Tathra Beach from the Country Club to the Surf Club, while mountain bike enthusiasts will also be in action that day, with a 30km ‘Bega to the Beach’ ride from Bega across Dr George Mountain to the coast. Experienced triathletes and anyone who wants to give it a shot can sign up for all three activities, but traditionally, it's the swim that's the attraction, with organisers expecting well over 500 entrants this year. Sunday is the big day for all the family, with visitors and locals invited to enter one of a series of 600m swims according to their age bracket (eight classes, for age 10 and up) or the 1200m Finns Pest Control 'Splash for Cash’ open race (from age 12 and up), which offers a $500 prize

for the first male and first female onto the beach, a trophy made by a local artist, and a unique medallion made by local goldsmith jeweller, Martin Planert. A Flipper Thrash is also held after the 1200m Swim where those swimmers aged 12 and over, who haven’t competed in the other swims, can jump off the wharf with their goggles, snorkels and flippers to help them swim to the beach. Lots of prizes for places in the 600m series swims and major random draw prizes over the weekend including holiday packages in Tathra and up in the Snowy Mountains, a Raw Surfboard and a

fantastic Mountain Bike. All the swims start from the historic Tathra Wharf, a remnant of the days when steamers carried goods and passengers along the coast. In use from 1862-1952, it was restored by the National Trust and local residents. A wide range of people have taken part in the event over the last 12 years so entrants could find themselves lining up with seasoned ocean swimmers, AFL footballers and Commonwealth Games medallists, with competitors coming from around Australia on a regular basis. Safety is a priority for the organisers, and the swim course is under the watchful eye of a big team of experienced lifesavers, however the onus is on swimmers to correctly assess their fitness and capability and enter the event accordingly. To cap off the weekend, the Truck Brothers will be performing at the Tathra Surf Club on the Sunday evening from 5pm. The gig is open to the public and will be a great night of entertainment. ENTER ON-LINE NOW. Visit www.tathrawharf2waves.com.au

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Tathra Moonlight Cinema is back! What could be more fun than going to the drive-in? Going to the movies at the beach, that’s what! On Friday, January 10 the Tathra Surf Life Saving Club will be holding a movie night on the sands in front of the Tathra Surf Life Saving Club, and

what a spectacle it is. This year the movie will be Identity Thief (R) starring Melissa McCarthy and Jason Bateman and will screen after sunset. The movie screens at 8.30pm. All you need to bring is a comfie chair and wear warm clothes, sit back and enjoy the movie with beautiful Tathra bay and stars as the backdrop. Drinks, icecream and popcorn will be available. Entry is $10 adults, $5 children <12 or $35/family. All funds raised go to the Tathra Surf Life Saving Club, and please remember the Tathra Moonlight Cinema is a smoke and alcohol free event. www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au

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Cobargo & Bermagui The picturesque historic village of Cobargo is far more than a working village. It is a creative, vibrant place reflecting the diversity and talents of those who live and work in the district. With galleries, cafes and established businesses like South Coast Leather and the unique Bangles Pottery shop, Cobargo is a great little village to spend some time wandering about in. Saturday mornings in particular see Cobargo come alive with the Laneway

markets. Bermagui offers visitors a myriad of things to do and places to go. Pristine beaches and lakes provide water activities from surfing to swimming, snorkeling, boating and canoeing. Throw in a line from the beach, rocks or along the Bermagui River, or head out on one of the local charter boats. Don't miss a swim in the beautiful Blue

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Montreal Goldfield at Bermagui

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The tour of the Montreal goldfield near Bermagui is a unique experience for all ages. A walk through the Australian bush on boardwalks and pathways where you can look down old mining shafts in safety is special. 2013 has been a golden year for this community project. Apart from the educational guided tours around this intact 1880s site, a two-headed rock stamper has been reconstructed near the trail. The extension to the Heritage Centre makes the building complete, and the surrounding native garden sets

it off well. The Centre has a fabulous display of interpretative panels along one wall, and a film is available to tell the Montreal story for those unable to walk along the Goldfield trail. And the Bermagui mystery that started at Montreal is unsolved to this day. So, try your luck. Step back in time and re-live life in the 1880s on the guided tour run daily at 2pm. Entry to the site is by guided tour only. For further information phone 02) 6493 3054 or visit the website at www.montrealgoldfield.org.au Admission to the Goldfield is $5pp or $20 for a family

Tilba Leather Tilba Leather was established in 1982, and proprietors Phil and Debbie Elton are very proud to have supplied their customers with quality leathergoods for the past 31 years. It’s no surprise though that the business is still going strong after 31 years when you discover the quality of the beautiful leather goods at Tilba Leather. Phil is a self-taught leather craftsman, and Tilba Leather is one of the reasons why Central Tilba is considered the Arts and Craft Centre of the South Coast. From belts, bridles, whips, saddle repairs and all manner of things leather, Tilba Leather stocks both new and exciting merchandise, as well as Phil’s creations, but the focus is definitely on Australian leatherwork.

Tilba Leather also has a fantastic range of footware, with beautiful Naot and other brands of leather shoes, and quality ugg boots to keep you toasty warm in winter. If you're looking for some ideas for birthday presents, you can't go past one of Phil's beautiful hand-made belts, or have a look at the colourful and functional Mywalit range of purses and bags that Tilba Leather stock. Debbie is on hand to provide advice and help seven days a week, so step into Tilba Leather and be transported back to your childhood as the aroma of real leather touches your senses. Tilba Leather 24 Bate St, Central Tilba. Ph 02) 4473 7360. tilbaleather@southernphone.com.au www.tilba.com.au/tilbaleather.htm

Central Tilba Farm Cabins (02) 4473 7353

Gulaga Gallery (02) 4473 7233

ABC Cheese Factory (02) 4473 7387

Tilba Leather (02) 4473 7360

Tilba Living History

Central Tilba and Tilba 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, gold was discovered on the lower slopes of Gulaga in the 1860s. Many of Tilba’ s buildings were constructed in the late 1880s when the gold boom was at its peak. The entire village of Central Tilba was classified by the National Trust in 1974 in recognition of its historical significance. The village has become a centre for crafts people and artisans, as well as ‘old-fashioned’ stores, and the famous Cheese Factory, all located on Central Tilba’s main street.

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What's On - January Check page 19 for this month's Live Entertainment

Wednesday & Thursday Nights JanauryKids Club at Merimbula Aquarium

13th Dec - 9th February '14 - Strike, Eden Killer Whale Museum, Eden Discover the history of Eden's tuna fishing industry, a dangerous occupation which was physically, financially and emotionally demanding on those who were involved. More information on page 6 or go to www.killewhalemuseum.com.au 31st December - New Year's Eve, Ford Park, Merimbula Power FM’s Fire in the Sky teams up with the Merimbula Chamber of Commerce for a great New Year's Eve celebration. Kids entertainment starts at 5pm, followed by live music from 6:30pm. There are two fireworks shows, one at 9.30pm and one at midnight. Go to page 16 for more details, or visit www.ourmerimbula.com.au

Midweek from 2nd January - National Parks Discovery Program

11th January - Pambula Show, Pambula

13th December- 1st February - The Bega Art Prize, Bega Valley Regional Gallery, Bega The Bega Art Prize is the Gallery’s flagship event, highlighting the depth and breadth of South East regional art practice. More info on page 32 or go to www.begavalley.nsw.gov.au/ Community/Art_Gallery/Art_Gallery.htm

29th December to 4th January - George Bass Marathon Starting in Batemans Bay and finishing in Eden 7 days and 190km later, the George Bass Surf Marathon is the world's toughest surfboat marathon. Head to page 39 for more information.

10th January - Outdoor Movie Night, Tathra Surf Club, Tathra

18th, 19th January - Tathra Wharf to Waves, Tathra

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2nd January - 23rd January - National Parks Discovery Program Discovery Program activities will be conducted at Bournda, Ben Boyd, South East Forest NP and other popular locations. Program includes WilderQuest activities, Nunnock Swamp and Platypus experience, Boat trip and tour of Davidson Whaling Station, Merimbula Boardwalk and many other exciting activities. See page 17 for details or go to www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/

2nd January - Tathra Cup Race Day, Sapphire Coast Turf Club, Kalaru Head to the Sapphire Coast Turf Club’s Tathra Cup race day for a great race program and fun for all the family. See page 11 for more information, or visit www.sapphirecoastturfclub.com.au

Throughout January - Kids Club, Merimbula Aquarium & Wharf Restaurant, Merimbula Every Wednesday and Thursday night during January, the Merimbula Aquarium and Wharf Restaurant is holding a Kids Club. Activities will include a treasure hunt, identifying different marine life, and a Touch Tank for children to get up close and personal with marine creatures. See page 13. 6th January - Narooma Cup, Moruya Jockey Club, Moruya Enjoy a great day out at the races in Moruya, with Fashions on the Field, children's entertainment and on-course betting. See page 35 or go to www.moruyajockeyclub.com.au 10th January - Outdoor Movie Night, Tathra Surf Club, Tathra Tathra Surf Lifesaving Club is holding an outdoor movie night to raise funds for the Club. Tickets $10 adults, $5 children under 12, $35 Family. Refreshments available, BYO chair, blankets and pillows. See page 25 for more information.

11th January - Pambula Show, Pambula Beach Rd, Pambula Beach Providing all the fun and excitement of a traditional country show, with an equestrian and woodchop program, sideshows and rides, plus two professional racing car simulators where you can test your racing car driving skills. The RAMPT Mini FMX team will be demonstrating dare-devil stunts with four shows throughout the day. More information on page 9. 18th - 19th January - Tathra Wharf to Waves Weekend An action packed weekend with mountain bike rides, beach fun runs and ocean swims from the historic Tathra Wharf. Heaps of prizes from local businesses. Information on page 25, or go to www.tathrawharf2waves.com 20th January - Moruya Cup, Moruya Jockey Club, Moruya Moruya's second big race day in January is the Moruya Cup - a great opportunity to enjoy a country race meeting. See page 35 or go to www.moruyajockeyclub.com.au

Wagonga Inlet, Narooma © Paul Callaghan

Narooma Narooma is one of the most scenic towns on the Far South Coast, sitting between the ocean and the startling blue-green waters of Wagonga Inlet. Tucked between the coastal ranges and the ocean, Narooma is the perfect place for a relaxed coastal holiday. The town manages to retain a '1950s fishing village' vibe but modernised, with great shops, cafes and restaurants. It's a fantastic place for families, with a beach that's patrolled in summer, bike tracks and lots of waterways to explore or fish in. With a choice of flat stretches or hills, there are lots of places to walk around town and take in the spectacular views over the Inlet, the mountains and the ocean. Narooma has some easy cycling tracks, as well as being a great base for serious riders who are happy tackling rides 50km or longer.

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Montague Island is located just offshore from Narooma and is a truly unique spot to visit. Twice voted as Tourism Australia’s top eco-tourism destination, you can take a National Parks & Wildlife Service tour of the island covering its heritage-listed buildings, wildlife and history, or stay for a few nights in one of the Lighthouse Keeper's cottages. The island is home to the largest fur seal colony on the NSW coast, as well as being a breeding ground for 12,000 little penguins who come ashore at dusk after feeding at sea. Narooma is also renowned for its spectacular public golf course, ranked as one of the best in Australia. If you're looking for more leisurely pursuits, there are plenty of great cafes and restaurants to try, as well as shops to explore.

What to See & Do Enjoy a whale watching cruise Take a trip to Montague Island Nature Reserve to watch wildlife Explore Wagonga Inlet by boat or kayak Follow the Mill Bay boardwalk and look out for the magnificent stingrays Stroll around town and check out the cafes Enjoy a round of golf

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Would you like to see whales, dolphins, fur seals and thousands of seabirds – all in one trip? Then head up to Narooma and out to Montague Island! Take a tour of the island to see little penguins as well. Maybe snorkel with the sealsthe puppies of the sea! www.islandchartersnarooma.com Max. 12 passengers We know how to provide friendly, professional service and memories to treasure. For bookings & enquiries call Chris and Cecilia on 0408 428857

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Narooma New & Used - a local institution

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

Owner of Narooma New & Used, Barrie Wilkinson, is a bit of a magpie; he loves collecting things. For the past 13 years, Barrie has been buying, selling, trading, and swapping all sorts of things. He has thousands of books, DVDs and CDs on his shelves, as well as bric-abrac that's constantly being updated. Even though there's no dedicated bookshop or DVD rental outlets in Narooma any more, it doesn't mean you have to go out of town for a good book, movie or some new music - just drop in to Narooma New & Used and see what Barrie has in stock. Narooma New & Used also has a great range of secondhand furniture and bedding, as well as second-hand

computer desks, chairs and filing cabinets - perfect for setting up a home-based office. If you're a local who's moving house, Barrie has a furniture truck and staff who do furniture removals in the Narooma area. Narooma New & Used is open weekdays between 9 – 5pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 – 1pm, but if it's busy, the doors will stay open longer. Narooma New & Used, 122 Wagonga St, Narooma. Phone 4476 1107 or email barrie@naroomanewandused.com.au

Montague Island Tours and Narooma Charters - Ph 0407 909 111 • Morning afternoon and evening Penguin Tours • Large comfortable boats • Most experienced Skippers and crew in the area Montague Island Tour 12.30pm Adult - $100, Child - $90 Family 2+2 - $460 (Children under 2 free) Montague Island Morning Tour 8.00am Includes option to snorkel with the seals Adult - $120, Child - $110 Family 2+2 - $380 (Children under 2 free)

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Montague Island Evening Penguin Tour Adult - $130, Child - $110 Family 2+2 - $460 (Children under 2 free) Snorkel or Dive with seals at Montague Island Double Dive - $100 Snorkelling - $80 includes mask fins and snorkel Fishing Trips - 5 or 6 hour, or full day 5 Hour - $130 per Adult 6 Hour - $150 per Adult

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Narooma Oyster Festival - the place to be this April Scrumptious Sydney Rock Oysters from south coast estuaries star at this year’s Narooma Oyster Festival (5 – 6 April) which showcases the region’s produce and culinary and artistic talents. The festival has different programs on each of the two days. Check www.naroomaoysterfestival.com for updates. SATURDAY 5 APRIL – NATURALLY GOURMET FAIR beside Narooma’s Wagonga Inlet: At the Fair, you can feast on the Inlet’s stunning beauty as well as delicious oysters from Australia’s Oyster Coast (Shoalhaven to Victorian border), one of the most environmentally sustainable oyster growing regions in the world. It also features the region’s exceptional seafood, wine, dairy and organic produce.

The Fair will feature cooking demonstrations by celebrity and regional chefs, the hotly contested oyster opening competition, great live music all day, oyster opening classes, boutique beer and wine sampling, a cruise of oyster leases and much more. New this year is the Australia’s Oyster Coast oyster bar precinct featuring the region’s eight oyster growing estuaries and chefs from some of their best restaurants. The Ultimate Oyster Experience will now be staged in the two waterfront restaurants within the Festival venue. Enjoy an exclusive master class with growers, comparing natural oysters from different AOC estuaries. Cooked oysters with a difference will also be on offer. Served with premium wines and boutique beers (pre-booking is essential - check website for details).

The Naturally Gourmet Fair also features the region’s best gourmet food and craft stalls, arts and culture, including its indigenous heritage, a free kid’s zone, and fishing and art exhibitions. On Saturday evening oyster related dinners and entertainment are planned around town. SUNDAY 6 APRIL ‘NAROOMA ON SHOW’ Sunday is ‘Narooma on Show’ where visitors are encouraged to sample what the area has to offer, from Bodalla to Montague Island to Tilba, and to appreciate why this is such a special place to visit, ‘how life should be’. Activities include the Poet's breakfast and the inaugural Australia's Oyster Coast Golf Classic.

Narooma’s best location

Stay at Amooran and watch the sunrise over Montague Island Close to beach, shops, restaurants & golf course

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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. 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. 3. Bermagui Mudworks 23 Alexander Dr, Bermagui Ph 6493 4661. Pottery studio & Cafe, with original wheel thrown domestic ware and garden ware. Open 9am to 5pm, closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays. 4. Ivy Hill Gallery 1795 Bermagui Rd, Wapengo. Ph 6494 0152 www.ivyhill.com.au. Open from 10 to 5 on Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon. Next exhibition is December 6 to January 13. Three artists with their take on farm animals; MEGAN PAYNE cattle painted in super realistic style; JAN COLLINGRIDGE sheep in ink, pastel and charcoal on paper; ANNEKE PAIJMANS hand built ceramic dogs and sheep. From 17 January to 24 February - Kim Falkenmire, abstract landscape, and Andre Hiep, graphic assemblage. 5. Narek Galleries 1140 Tathra-Bermagui Rd, Tanja. Ph 6494 0112 www.narekgalleries.com Established for over forty years, the gallery presents a vibrant programme of regularly changing exhibitions by critically acclaimed Australian artists and craftspeople in the Old Tanja Church and a stockroom display in the 'Glasshouse Gallery'. Until Monday 6th January, 'Natural Wonders', a mixed media exhibition of new works on paper and textiles by Canberra based artist Julie Ryder. From Friday 10th January, 'Atmosphere', new soda vapour glazed ceramics by Gail Nichols. Open: Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon, 10.30am to 5.30pm & by appointment. 6. 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. 13 December – 1 February 2014 - The Bega Art Prize 2013. Official opening Thursday, 12 December from 6pm. Spotlighting the depth and breadth of regional visual arts practice, the Bega Art Prize is a highly anticipated, annual flagship event. This year’s categories are Photomedia and Small Sculpture. All welcome, entry free. 7 February – 15 March 2014 - 'Men'. Lee Chittick, Liam Ryan, Neil Roberts, Frazer Bull-Clarke, Jay Kochel. A visual exploration of the vicissitudes of post millennium masculinity – caught in a struggle between metro-sexual gender politics and a biologically inherent, testosterone impelled macho imperative. This exhibition goes beyond romanticised heroic imagery, more prevalent in the arts, to interrogate reality on the ground. Is it, in fact, a No Man’s Land?

Rosemary Pleckauskas , at Spiral Gallery

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Özlem Güler , at Spiral Gallery

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7. 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: to 22 January: 'Sensational Summer': Spiral artists and friends with unique, funky, fabulous jewellery, sculture, paintings, ceramics, glass, prints & garments made by south coast artists. This is a Cash 'n Carry exhibition. In Gallery 2: to 22 January: 'View Finding': miniature landscapes from the Bega Valley by painter Ă&#x2013;zlem GĂźler.

TUROSS HEAD BODALLA NAROOMA

CENTRAL TILBA

BERMAGUI

In Gallery 2: 24 January to 5 February: 'Less is More' solo by Rosemary Pleckauskas. 8. Australian Pottery at Bemboka 1 Oliver Street, Bemboka Ph 6493 0491 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 contemporary house and gallery setting with mountain views. 9. Artessence Gallery 47 Toalla St Pambula. Ph 6495 7286 (Facebook: Artessence Gallery) Open Monday - Friday 10am - 4.30pm, Saturday 10am - 1pm A wide selection of art from local and interstate artists including local photography, paintings, prints, lino cuts, jewellery, ceramics, glassware, woodwork, sculpture, mosaics and textiles, at historic McKells Cottage, Pambula. 10. Old Cellars Gallery 246 Mt Darragh Rd South Pambula. Ph 0447 507 913 Contemporary & traditional arts featuring local & interstate artists. www.oldcellarsgallery.com.au Open weekends.

Art Galleries on the Far South Coast

MOGO

Batemans Bay to Eden

TANJA

TATHRA

MERIMBULA

Gail Nichols , at Narek Galleries

Kim Falkenmire, at Ivy Hill Gallery

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1. The Big Hole/Marble Arch Deua National Park 4km return Approx. 1.5 hours Big Hole 13km return Approx. 5.5 hours Marble Arch

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. Please note: The Shoalhaven River may become impassable after heavy rain. Do not enter the Marble Arch if Reedy Creek has risen or there are storms in the area.

Araluen BERLANG SCA DEUA NP The Big Hole 859m

Bendethera Mountain 997m

River

Spring Mountain 433m

Jillicambra Mountain 1076m

Countegany

This easy walk begins from the Cascades Camping Area off Badja Forest Road near Countegany, east of Cooma. Follow the track through granite outcrops and forest rich with arboreal mammals to a viewing platform overlooking Tuross Falls and the spectacular gorge.

Nerrigundah Eurobodalla

Quaama S PRINCE

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Meringola Peak 408m

Tathra

Wolumla Peak 776m

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Eden

Kiah

MOUNT IMLAY NP

LA Y

NADGEE STATE FOREST

Timbillica

NC ES

NEW VIC

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Genoa

BEN BOYD NATIONAL PARK

Wonboyn Lake

TIMBILLICA SF

Mount Buckle 456m

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YAMBULLA

EAST BOYD STATE FOREST

STATE FOREST

Boydtown

Wallagaraugh

SOUTH EAST FOREST N P

BEN BOYD NP

BROADWATER Nethercote SF SOUTH EAST FORESTS NATIONAL PARK NULLICA SF

Pambula Beach

Greigs Flat

Towamba

TOWAMBA SF

Pambula

Lochiel NULLICA SF

TO SOUTH EAST FOREST NP

BONDI SF

Merimbula

YURAMMIE SF

RWyndham ive r

MIMOSA ROCKS N P

Wapengo Lake

Wolumla CATHCART S F

Bermagui

Cuttagee Lake

Jellat Jellat

BOURNDA NP

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Gipsy Point

NADGEE NATURE RESERVE

Mount Nadgee 542m

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Lake Barracoota

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Bega

Kameruka

BERMAGUEE NR MUMBULLA SF

MUMBULLA SF

Candelo

Wallaga Lake

Dr George Tanja Mountain 313m MIMOSA ROCKS NP

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Burragate

This newly constructed walk connects Boyd’s Tower to Green Cape Lightstation, about 40km by road south of Eden. This magnificent coastal walk can be done over a couple of days or in easy half day sections. Spectacular ocean views, red rock platforms, long sandy beaches and a surprising array of different coastal landscapes, plant communities and animal habitats are found on this walk. Humpback whales and perhaps southern right whales may be seen on their southern migration during the spring months. A detailed walk brochure is available at the NPWS office in Merimbula. Camping is available along the way or stay in comfort in the renovated Green Cape Lightkeepers Cottages. Park use fees apply.

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SOUTH EAST FOREST NATIONAL PARK Bemboka Peak 958m

Big Jack Mountain 861m

4. Light to Light Walk Ben Boyd National Park 31km one way Approx. 3 days

MURRAH SF BIAMANGA NP Mumbulla Mountain 774m

Bemboka

Central Tilba

BERMAGUI SF

Cadjangarry Mountain 364m

EUROBODALLA N P

Tilba Tilba

HWY

3. Kangarutha Walking Track Bournda National Park

SOUTH EAST FOREST NATIONAL PARK

Narooma

GULAGA N P

Cobargo

PARK

Dalmeny

Montague Island

Jeffers Mountain 549m KOORABAN NP Narira Mountain 830m

Yowrie

WADBILLIGA

EUROBODALLA N P

BODALLA S F

WANDELLA S F

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Start this walk from Kianinny Bay via Tathra in the north or from Turingal Head via Wallagoot Lake Boat Club in the south. Rugged coastline, sandy and pebbly beaches and spectacular cliffs are features of this walk. The coastal heathland, dominated by dwarf oaks, Allocasuarina paludosa, is a haven in winter and spring for nectar-feeding birds like the eastern spinebill. At Boulder Bay, a fragile and uncommon remnant rainforest lies unusually close to the sea. Camping is available at Hobart Beach on the southern side of Wallagoot Lake. Park use fees apply.

Potato Point

BODALLA SF Wagonga Hill 226m

River

Belowra Mountain 806m

9km one way Approx. 5 hours

Tuross Lake

Bodalla

Cadgee Mountain 411m

Tuross

EUROBODALLA N P

Coila Lake

Tuross Head

DAMPIER S F Mount Coman 445m

BADJA

Big

3km return Approx. 2 hours

Bergalia

Turlinjah

Mossy Point Broulee

Congo

MORUYA SF

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Batehaven Malua Bay

Moruya Heads

Kiora Beashell Hill 179m

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2. Cascades Walk Wadbilliga National Park

Tomakin

Moruya

BADJA SWAMPS NR

Durras Long Beach

Batemans Bay

Mogo Hill 163m

Wandera Mogo Mountain 582m MOGO S F Pollwombra Mountain 259m

DEUA NATIONAL PARK

Middle Mountain 1166m

CLYDE RIVER NP

Batemans Bay

Mount Donovan 906m

DIVIDING

GOUROCK NP

BENANDARAH S F

Bolaro Mountain 645m

Windenby Mountain 699m

TALLAGANDA SF Mount Italy 1156m

Nelligen

BOLARO S F

BUCKENBOWRA SF

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Round Mount 1224m Tumatbulla Mountain 1321m Mount Tumanang 1476m TALLAGANDA NP

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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.

Please check the National Parks website for current conditions and access - http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/

Bushwalking on the Far South Coast

Bushwalking in National Parks

Mallacoota

Mallacoota Inlet

Bastion Point

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Cape Howe

Gabo Island

Kilometres

Moruya The township of Moruya also has beautifully preserved heritage buildings and streetscapes and is a great place to explore. It’s famous for supplying the granite used in the piers of the Sydney

Harbour Bridge, as well as Sydney’s Post Office, the Bank of NSW and the Cenotaph in Martin Place. These days however, Moruya is known for the large, intricately carved wooden poles that are dotted along

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

What to See & Do Stroll or ride your bike through Moruya's Riverside Park

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Visit our ‘coastal living boutique’ for our eclectic range of clothing, handbags, accessories, unique gifts and coastal decorator items To Di For. Also exhibiting Martina Penning paintings. Unique coastal decor and fashion for you and your home. Shop 1/64 Vulcan St. Moruya Ph 4474 2422

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Jan Apr

Indulge in some retail therapy in Moruya's many specialty shops Take a drive alongside the beautiful Moruya River Head south and visit Bodalla's historic All Saints Church VISITOR INFORMATION SERVICE Moruya Library, Vulcan St Moruya 44741333 Open Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 9:30am - 12pm

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Narooma Cup

29th June

Batemans Bay Cup

Moruya Cup

7th

Sept

Clubs Day

Easter Cup

4th

Nov

Melbourne Cup Day

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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.

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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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 won the Tourist Attraction category and the People's Choice Award at the 2012 South Coast Regional Tourism Awards. 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

Historic Mogo

MOGO BOOK STORE Mogo Book Store is situated on the Princes Highway in Mogo and offers a wide variety of quality second hand books at affordable prices. There is something to suit everyone in the large range of fiction titles - classic novels, popular authors, crime, mystery and thriller writers, science fiction, young adult fiction and children’s books. Also available is a broad selection of non-fiction books - Australiana, biographies and travel, sport, militaria, history, gardening, cooking, health, music and theatre, art, reference and more. If we do not have what you are looking for currently in stock, we are happy to take details and let you know if it does become available. We also buy books in good condition. Drop in for a relaxed browse or phone us if you are looking for a particular book. Enquiries are welcome - call 4474 2141. Mogo Book Store, Princes Highway, Mogo.

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Clocktower Arcade

The Old Dairy Country Crafts ♦ Shabby Chic ♦ Dolls and Bears ♦ Home Embellishments ♦ Gifts ♦ Cow Ceramics Shop 2, ClockTower Arcade, Mogo. 4474 3524

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

14 Charles Street MOGO 4474 2291

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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Batemans Bay 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 over the past 200 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

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‘the Bay’. Swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, surfing and diving are all within easy reach of town. The Batemans Marine Park ensures that the coastal environment is protected for future generations. Hire a boat, kayak or a houseboat to explore the spectacular upper reaches of the Clyde River. Batemans Bay is a great destination for families, with its array of outdoor activities and attractions such as minigolf, a cinema, animal park, tennis and a carnival in summer. There are lots of great national parks to explore within easy driving distance. Enjoy the scenery along the Kings Highway on the way to the historic town of Braidwood with its beautiful buildings and interesting shops. 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.

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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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What to See & Do

Enjoy fabulous Clyde River Oysters at the river’s edge. Ask about our BBQ Tours

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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

The world's toughest surfboat race - the George Bass Marathon The George Bass Marathon is held biennially at the start of January, and is the longest and toughest surfboat marathon event in the world. Started back in 1975 by Bega local newspaper editor Curly Annabel, the intention of the race was to replicate some of the journey undertaken by Surgeon Commander George Bass and 6 naval oarsman in 1797. Commander Bass and his crew rowed a longboat from Port Phillip down the NSW coast and around the southern end of Victoria, mapping the coastline as they went. Teams in the first marathon (in order of placing) were Cronulla, Bulli, Point Lonsdale, Burning Palms, Long Reef, Moruya, Seaspray, Portsea, Tathra, Maroubra & Mona Vale. Since its inception, the Marathon has grown to include as many as 38 crews in the 1990 race, with entrants coming from as far away as New Zealand. Women's crews started competing in the late 1990s, with 11 crews participating in 2012. Local club Tathra holds the unbroken record as the only surf club to have entered and completed in every George Bass Marathon since its inception in 1975, an outstanding achievement. An unofficial Club has been started for rowers who have participated in

10 George Bass Marathons, a truly amazing feat of endurance and strength over 20 years. Moruya & Tathra have both had crews contest every event since inception. Starting on 29th December in Batemans Bay, the Dial Before You Dig George Bass Surf Marathon attracts around 20 surf boats and 20 surf ski paddlers, a total of about 200 competitors from Victoria, NSW, ACT and Queensland. The event is hosted by a committee of the Far South Coast Branch of Surf Life Saving NSW. Covering 190km over seven days, competitors have been training hard for months just to finish this gruelling event. The program for the race is as follows: Day 1: Batemans Bay to Moruya; A leisurely 27km cruise for the first leg Day 2: Moruya to Tuross; a sprint day of a mere 19km Day 3: Tuross to Narooma; some 22km Day 4: Narooma to Bermagui; 24km Day 5: Bermagui to Tathra; the big one at 35km

Day 6: Tathra to Pambula; 27km Day 7: Merimbula to Eden; nominally 20 km, with the finish line being Aislings Beach, Eden. For more information, visit the website: www.georgebassmarathon.com.au

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