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Historic Tathra Wharf 150th Birthday
Art Trail What To See & Do What's On Live Music Guide Monthly Markets Regional Map Whale Watching
WilderQuest: Life On The Edge Page 10
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Whale Watching along the Wilderness Coast © Wayne Reynolds
From the Editor
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September Thanks for coming to spend time on the beautiful Far South Coast - it's a special place to be no matter what time of the year you're here. It might be cool by the sea but there are plenty of places to warm up, with lots of great cafes and restaurants from Eden to Batemans Bay with crackling, cosy open fires. Lots of celebrations are happening this September as Tathra Wharf has a party for its 150th birthday. Held on September 30th, there's a fantastic day planned at the site of Australia's only National Trust classified coastal steamer wharf. You'll find details of the party on page 19. Spiral Gallery is also celebrating Tathra Wharf's 150th birthday with the Wharf Tales Open Art Prize. Entries will be displayed at Spiral from 14th September until 6th October, with the winner announced at the exhibition opening on 24th September. More details are on page 15.
Contents Live Music Another gallery is celebrating a Art Galleries milestone - Australian Pottery at Coast Map Bemboka is launching its fourth What's On season with a new exhibition and a Markets River Music Fair. Information about the Gardening day can be found on page 19. Nurseries/Gardens Spectrum Theatre Company is Whale Watching performing a new piece by local Towns uise r theatre legend Paul Dion. 'Daredevils' C n Eden lphi is about the trials and tribulations Do Pambula of a teenager trying to complete his Merimbula hr bucket list before his heart gives out. bookTathra ed on a morning 5 See page 13 for dates and prices. Bega Cobargo & Bermagui Don't forget to enter our 20th Birthday Tilba Prize Giveaway Competition. Details Mogo on how to win are on page 24 or go to Batemans Bay www.monthlyimag.com.au/ prizegiveaway to check out the great prizes you can win. Don't forget Montreal Goldfield's Heritage Day on October 6 - see p23.
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Whale Watching on board Cat Ballou, Eden
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George Bass and Matthew Flinders were the first Europeans to ‘discover’ Twofold Bay in 1798, but the region had been inhabited by members of the Yuin nation for thousands of years, attracted by the rich food resources offered by the sea and surrounding forests. Eden’s Simply Succulents 100’s of plants at wholesale prices lOver 700 named plants in private collection to view lOpen most days other times by appointment l
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Local Aboriginal people had a strong connection with killer whales, and this included the harvesting of small whales and fish that killer whales herded into the shallows. A permanent shore-based whaling station was first established by the Imlay Brothers in the 1830s, and whaling continued for another century. For a real taste of life in the whaling industry you can also visit Davidson Whaling Station, the longest operating shore-based whaling station in Australia, located on Kiah Inlet at Twofold Bay. Historic Boydtown is also worth a visit - make sure you drop in to the beautifully restored Seahorse Inn.
Visit the Eden Killer Whale Museum Go whale & dolphin watching Check out the fishing trawlers at Eden Wharf Wander through the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre Hire a fishing charter, take a cruise or try sea kayaking on Twofold Bay VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Mitchell Street, Eden Ph: 02 6496 1953
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superb venues provide a smorgasbord of activities, entertainment and fantastic dining!
Eden Fishermen’s Recreation Club 217 Imlay Street Eden . Phone: 6496 1577 www.edenfishermens.com.au
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Eden Gardens Country Club Princes Hwy Eden . Phone: 6496 1126 www.edenfishermens.com.au
● Club Keno ● Club TAB ● Raffles ● Free child-minding ● Sky and Austar ● Bingo ● Regular entertainment ● Lunch and dinner 7 days a week
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● 18 hole championship golf course ● Fully stocked pro shop ● Lawn bowls ● No crowds, no stress ● Restaurant - Chinese and Australian menu 7 days lunch and dinner
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Reflections - A passion for photography leaves legacy
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William Hall's passion for photography has produced one of the best pictorial legacies of the region. Reflections takes a selective look at the working and recreational life of the region in the early part of the 20th century. William Thomas Hall was born in Bega in 1880. He grew up in Tanja, then moved to Rocky Hall with his new wife, finally settling in Eden, where his seven children were born. Hall’s occupations included farmer, newspaper correspondent, auctioneer and agent, and at one time conducted a coach mail and passenger service between Eden and Towamba and the
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Yambulla gold mines. Secretary of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows and the Eden Exhibition Society, he and his family were regularly involved in community activities and celebrations – more often than not he was also master of ceremonies. His favourite pastime however was photography. From shipwrecks and whale chases to local school events, Hall’s collection of photographs document the lives of the district’s residents of the first half of the 20th century. For this exhibition, analogue and digital technologies merge. Digital technology has enabled Hall’s photographs to be reproduced larger than actual size, allowing viewers to wonder at the minute details that analogue photography captured close to a century ago. Costume, facial expressions, tools and all other such details of life caught at the time in a single photograph are now larger than life and more easily examined. Viewers have the chance to be drawn into the image as if they were standing alongside the photographer.
Part I of the exhibition reproduces images associated with working and school life of the district and include images associated with the workings of the bustling port of Eden. Part II (on show from 8 October) captures life in the main street of Eden - a time where cars and horses use the same untarred roads. Without television, celebrations and sports were a way to pass time, and Hall captured many of them, from dignitary receptions at the Hotel Australasia to sporting matches and milestones associated with sports such as tennis and football. The large and heavy dresses and hats that ladies once wore to play sport are a stark contrast to the tight body hugging uniforms of today. Hall’s passion for photography has provided a lasting and important legacy for Eden and the district, and because of the generosity of his family, today’s viewers are able to be a part of the life that was during the early to mid 20th century. Reflections is open at Eden Killer Whale Museum from 22nd May until 10th December
Above: Eden Public School fancy dress
Above: Seaplanes at Snug Cove
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Davidson Gallery Whaling Exhibition Visit Old Tom’s Skeleton -the most famous of Killer Whales
Davy Jones’ Treasures Gift & Souvenir Shop
open 7 days
· Extensive range of historical books · Disabled Access · Bus Parking 184 Imlay St, EDEN opp Police Station ph 02 6496 2094 fax 02 6496 2024 www.killerwhalemuseum.com.au email: promo@killerwhalemuseum.com.au
Pambula Wetlands and Heritage Project © Paul Callaghan Caption for photograph © Photographer
Pambula The Pambula River floodplain was for thousands of years a source of food and materials for the Thaua people of the Yuin nation. Europeans first explored the region during George Bass's southern voyage of 1797. Seeking shelter from a gale, Bass travelled up the Pambula River, noting its beauty in his diary. A marker has been erected by the National Parks and Wildlife Service on this historic site. European settlement began in the 1830's, with the original township built on the southern banks of the Pambula River. Severe flooding in the 1860s meant the town had to be re-located to its present site on higher ground. In 1888, gold was discovered on the banks of the Yowaka River, and by 1891 there were eleven mining companies in operation at the Mount Gahan site. Pambula’s historic past is very much in evidence today, with beautifully restored and maintained historic
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buildings and farmhouses. Pambula today has an eclectic mix of businesses, with art galleries, cafes, restaurants, gift shops and pubs. It's a great place to shop for something a bit different. At the southern end of the town is Panboola, a fantastic community conservation and heritage project that has transformed this part of Pambula over the past 10 years. Covering former farmland, areas of saltmarsh, billabongs and the former Pambula Racecourse, the area has been extensively re-planted and has great walking and cycling tracks. The old race track is a great spot for the kids to cycle around, with the centre of the track often inhabited by kangaroos. Just 5 minutes east of the village is Pambula Beach, set between the ocean, the mouth of Pambula River and Ben Boyd National Park. Pambula Beach has an excellent
swimming beach patrolled by the Pambula Surf Life Saving Club, a dog friendly beach at Middle Beach and the beautiful Pambula Rivermouth is great for families. Heading south toward Eden turn off the Highway to Pambula Lake, where there’s a boat ramp for launching vessels. Several oyster growers sell fresh Pambula Lake oysters here too, including Broadwater Oysters.
What to See & Do Enjoy the beautiful historic buildings of Pambula Village Visit the ‘Oaklands’ complex Take a walk around Panboola Visit the friendly kangaroos at Pambula Beach Try some oysters at Pambula Lake Discover some treasures at artessence Gallery
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Real bread & pies at Wild Rye's Baking Co.
With the weather being cooler, nothing beats a nice hot pie to warm you up. Everyone in the Bega Valley knows Wild Rye’s Baking Co. make fantastic bread, but they also make fantastic pies. So what‘s their secret? Wild Rye’s use organic flour to create their hand-moulded sour dough loaves, and the culture is 18 years old. Their sourdough range includes loaves such as spelt, fruit and nut, and the most recent addition, a Pain De Mie which is a traditional French white loaf. Other favourites include turkish bread, olive baguettes and panini. They also bake gluten-free cakes and on selected days, gluten-free Roasted Mediterranean vegetable frittatas and Danish pastries and
Hand-moulded Organic Sourdoughs Cakes & Pastries Wild Variety of Pies The Finest Australian Grown Coffee
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croissants. The coffee Wild Rye’s use is grown in Australia, with dairy, soy or rice milk available. Wild Rye’s pies range from a traditional Aussie meat pie made from locally grown chunky beef through to lamb Rogan Josh and blue cheese, spinach and cauliflower or lentil and wild mushroom for the vegetarians. This winter, soups such as spicy bean & chorizo, Italian minestrone and mulligatawny have featured on the menu. Don’t forget dessert - choose from a creme brûlée tart, French vanilla slice or a delicious gluten-free orange & almond cake. All products are hand-made on the premises by the team at Wild Rye’s.
Award winning Broadwater Oysters
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Oysters, like fine wines and cheeses, have a distinct flavour, depending on where they are grown. Pambula Lake oysters have a smooth, subtle flavour influenced by the water they are produced in. The clean, clear waters of Pambula Lake are a combination of fresh water moving down the Pambula and Yowaka rivers and tidal exchange from the Pacific Ocean - perfect for the production of the finest Sydney Rock Oysters. Broadwater Oysters won a Gold Medal at the Royal Hobart Fine Food Awards in August 2009 for their locally grown
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oysters, following up on Silver Medals won in 2008. With new signage making it easier to discover them, you can visit Broadwater Oysters located on the Pambula Lake foreshore. Situated between Pambula and Eden, turn off the Princes Highway onto Landing Road and head down to the foreshore. Talk to farmers about oyster production and watch oysters being freshly opened for local restaurants and the public to enjoy. Broadwater Oysters offer fresh awardwinning oysters to eat ‘natural’ by the Lake or to enjoy at home.
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Whale Watching on board True Blue, Merimbula © Wayne Reynolds
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 snorkeling, surfing, cycling, enjoying a scenic flights, ten-pin bowling, family fun parks or experiencing native animals or marine creatures up close. Merimbula is a great place to go shopping, with specialty shops and nationally-known outlets tucked away in arcades and courtyards. There are also plenty of cafes with great coffee. Foodies are spoilt for choice, with a wide range of restaurants, clubs and the Hotel offering a host of different dining experiences, but with fresh local seafood a common theme. For a musical night out, there are lots of venues in Merimbula that offer live music; especially during the annual Jazz Festival in June. Whales migrate past Merimbula from September - November, pausing to feed and frolic in the Bay, making Merimbula a great place for whale watching.
What to See & Do Get out on the water with hire boats or fishing charters, and go whale watching Try sea kayaking Take a scenic flight up and down the spectacular Far South Coast Have some thrills at Magic Mountain Fun Park and Top Fun 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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Other activities may include shorebased whale watching, bike riding at Bournda NP, the snake man and the Davidson whaling station tour. Discovery Program available from Merimbula NPWS and Visitor Info Centres, phone 6495 5000, or visit www.wildwildworld.com.au/wilderquest
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Looking for something to do with the kids these school holidays? Here's a couple of WilderQuest activities. Life on the Edge: Merimbula Wharf, 12pm – 2pm Wednesday 26th September. The rocky shore environment is a fascinating place where the land meets the sea. Explore a place where crabs scurry over rocks, shorebird forage for food and colourful sea anemones sparkle like jewels in the rockpools. $15 per child, suitable for 5 – 8 years old I Spy in the Night: Ben Boyd National Park (Arthur Kaine Drive opposite Merimbula Pambula Golf Club), 6pm –
Merimbula Lake
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HYLANDS CORNER PLAZA
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Merimbula’s Top Spot For Top Fun 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 dodging your opponents. There are video and skills-based games too, and tickets can be won with many of the amusements, which 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
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NATIVE ANIMAL EDUCATIONAL SANCTUARY • Open 10am-4pm daily (except Christmas Day and Good Friday) • Educational talks at 11 am and 2 pm each day • Individual Animal Encounters by arrangement • Function room available for hire for meetings, work shops, conferences and exhibitions
• Blue Wren Cafe now licensed, enjoy Breakfast, Lunch & Devonshire Tea • BBQ also available • Evening meals (with talks & walk optional) for groups by arrangement
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Showcasing the Marine Life of our coast plus Great Food with spectacular views
Fish Feeding Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11.30
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See sharks at Merimbula Aquarium The Merimbula Aquarium has a fantastic Oceanarium full of large ocean fish and sharks, plus 27 tanks full of fish found along the Sapphire Coast. Fish feeding is the best time to visit as all tanks are fed and the fish become very active. Fish feeding is held Monday - Friday during school holidays. An Aquarium Tour is held every Wednesday from 11.30-12.30pm. The Aquarium is open 10am-5pm; entry is Adult $11.50, children $6.50, concession $8 and family $27.50 (2 adults & up to 4 children). Details at www.merimbulawharf.com.au
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New musical Daredevils debuts in Merimbula Merimbula's awardwinning playwright and composer Paul Dion has written and directed a new musical "Daredevils", based on a book by Bill Condon. Teenager ‘Thorns’, (Anthony Thorne) reveals to his new friend, Jack, that he has a heart problem, but he’s “cool with it” because he has a list – a bucket list. It’s a list of crazy things to do before he ‘carks’ it. And he wants Jack’s help. There are very funny moments when Thorns reveals what he has already achieved. Parents, teachers, friends and
even part-time comedian, 80 year old Herman Goldfinger, are all drawn into his escapades. Challenging, touching and funny, ‘Daredevils’ is about friendship, courage, and the pursuit of dreams - a celebration of life and the human condition. Rated PG Spectrum Theatre Company are presenting Daredevils at Twyford Hall, Merimbula with cabaret seating shows on Fridays and Saturdays (Sept 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22). Performances start at 8pm, tickets are $30 and BYO nibbles and drinks, glasses provided. Theatre seating shows are on
Wednesdays (Sept 12 and 19 at 8pm) and Sundays (Sept 9 and 16 at 2pm), tickets $25. Note that a $2 discount per ticket applies for groups of 20 or more ordered and paid for in one transaction. Paul’s last musical, the highly successful Prix D’Amour about Rose and Lang Hancock, had waiting lists for the final shows, so get in early. Tickets can be booked at Twyford Hall from August 22 on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10am - 2pm and on Saturdays from 10am 12noon. Phone 0422 931 008 or go to www.spectrumtheatregroup.org.au
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FISHING ADVENTURES Merimbula - NSW
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The best fishing boat in town offering REEF, DEEP SEA and GAME FISHING - WHALE WATCHING No fishing licence required • On-board Toilet PHONE: 6495 1134
Live Music - September Eden Fishermens Club Ph 6496 1577 Sat 8th Mewstone Rock from 8:30pm Pambula Merimbula Golf Club Ph 6495 6154 Contact Club for details Lakeview Hotel Ph 6495 1202 Sat 1st DJ Mick Sat 8th White night heaps of prizes Thu 20th Down South Jazz Club Sat 22nd DJ Mick Sat 29th Stage Fright Merimbula RSL Ph 6495 1502 Every AFL and NRL Game live on the big screens Sat 8th DJ Grey Karaoke Dance Party
Club Sapphire Merimbula Ph 6495 1306 Footy Finals every Friday and Saturday from September 14th on the big screens Fri 7th Rockpool Cafe Piano Bar - Mark Bolsius, free from 6.30pm. Bookings advised Fri 14th Rockpool Cafe Piano Bar - Mark Bolsius, free from 6.30pm. Bookings advised Footy Finals on all the BIG SCREENS Fri 21st Rockpool Cafe Piano Bar - Mark Bolsius, free from 6.30pm. Bookings advised Fri 28th Renee Geyer Live and intimate. Doors open 8pm - tables suit up to 8 people. All tickets $30, over 18s only. Tickets on sale now.
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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. Gumnut Hideaway Gallery ‘Couria Creek’ 9065 Princes Highway, Tilba Tilba. Ph 4473 7211 wwwgumnuthideawaygallery.com.au Open most days – please ring first. Rustic timber gallery exhibiting images on canvas by local nature and landscape photographer Lindy Quin. Also hand-knitted scarves, postcards and photo books showcasing the Far South Coast. 4. Bermagui Mudworks 23 Alexander Dr, Bermagui Ph 6493 4661. Pottery studio & Cafe, with original wheel thrown domestic ware and garden ware. Closed from 1st June until 28th September. Open for business as usual on 29th September for the October long weekend 5. Ivy Hill Gallery 1795 Bermagui Rd, Wapengo. Ph 6494 0152 www.ivyhill.com.au. Monthly exhibitions featuring the work of the finest contemporary artists in the region. New season opens with an exhibition by indigenous artists Cheryl Davison, Don Atkinson and Lee Cruse beginning on Friday, 28th September and ending on 29th October. Drinks with the artists from 5pm on Saturday 29 September. 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. 24th Aug – 29th September: Beyond the Garage − an exciting exhibition featuring the Bega Valley Shire’s artists with disabilities. This exhibition also marks and celebrates Tulgeen Service’s Art in a Garage Project’s new ceramic, printing and sculpture studios.
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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: METAMORPHOSIS - dynamic artwork by 11 young, emerging artists from the far south coast featuring video, photography, fashion, painting and sculpture. (24 August - 12 September). WHARF TALES Open Art Prize - a celebration of the 150th year of the Tathra Wharf. Art Prize Winners will be announced at the opening on 24th September at 5pm. (14 September - 10 October ).
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In Gallery 2: Spiral Artists (1 - 30 September). 8. Australian Pottery at Bemboka 1 Oliver Street, Bemboka Ph 6493 0491 http://www.australianpotteryatbemboka.com.au Open October June, Friday to Monday 10am to 5pm or by appointment. Australian pottery made in the last half century, in a contemporary house and gallery setting with mountain views. New exhibition “Mid-century Modern: The influence of European style on Australian post-war ceramics� opening 30th September as part of the River Music Fair. 9. Boardwalkart Gallery 7 Bodalla Place, Merimbula. Phone 6495 4608 www.boardwalkart.com.au Open September - May, Wednesday and Sunday only from 11am - 3pm. Extended times during Christmas and Easter school holidays. Other times open by appointment only. Exhibition of paintings by Tracey Creighton. Gallery fronts Merimbula Lake accessible from the boardwalk. Art Lessons and Creative Workshops available throughout the year.
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10. Artessence Gallery 47 Toalla St Pambula. Ph 6495 7286 Open Monday - Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm. Paintings, Ceramics, Jewellery, Glassware, Mosaics and Clothing by local and interstate artists.
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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, the only remaining steamer wharf on the Australian coastline, is a popular spot for fishing. 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 migrating south from September to November. Bushwalking, kayaking, mountain-
www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au biking, snorkelling and surfing are all popular around Tathra. There are lots of things for the kids to do, with a fantastic skatebowl suitable for skateboards, bikes and scooters, and a great playground, both located near the Tathra Surf Lifesaving Club. An easy 3km walking & cycling track runs from Tathra to the mouth of the Bega River at Mogareeka, with other walks around town as well. Direct access to the ocean is available at Kianinny Bay (also good for swimming), and the boat ramp at
Mogareeka provides an easy launch into the Bega River estuary. Tathra also has great places to eat, ranging from gourmet delis to cafes and restaurants.
What to See & Do
Check out the view and spot whales from the Headland lookout Enjoy the walk from Tathra to the mouth of the Bega River at Mogareeka Explore the Bega River by boat Pedal around the 40 km of mountain bike track
Enjoy bushwalking in the Tathra Forest Wildlife Reserve From Tathra, head back toward Bega on the Snowy Mountains Highway, and turn right into Thompsons Drive. The car park on the right marks the start of the Tathra Forest Wildlife Reserve. This 60 hectare wildlife corridor provides habitat for a range of fauna species, including glossy black-
cockatoos, listed as a threatened species. These rare birds feed on the black sheoaks (Allocasuarina litoralis) found in coastal forests, and build nests in the hollows of old or dead trees. The Main Ridge Track passes through coastal rainforest down to a secluded wetland, with a variety of waterbirds,
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frogs and water dragons. Continue through the Reserve until you reach Dilkerra Rd; follow this until you reach the famous Tathra beach, winner of the 2008 NSW Clean Beach Award. The walk takes about 45 minutes one way, and is graded as easy - medium.
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Tathra Wharf Celebrates 150 Years Tathra Wharf sits like a pink gem in Tathra Bay on the Far South Coast. Classified by the National Trust as the only remaining steamer wharf on the Australian coastline, the Wharf was built in 1862. Tathra is planning a big celebration for the long weekend in October to commemorate its 150 years and look back on the role it played in the growth and development of the Bega Valley. Everyone is invited to the party as Tathra winds back the clock 150 years. Held on Sunday September 30th, there will be stories and games from the early days, street theatre, stall holders,
local produce, buskers, hay stacking, children's games, rowing boats and vintage cars and drays. The fabulous Pig and Whistle Wharf Museum will once again be open to the public and is full of information about Tathra's unique wharf – the Grand Old Dame of the Sea. You can also enjoy the delicious local produce that the Wharf Locavore has to offer. There's are fantastic panoramic views from the Wharf, and depending on the time of day, you can see the mist lifting off the sea, the birds diving for a meal, the sun rising or setting – it's a
photographers dream. Keep your eyes open too for stingrays, seals, dolphins and whales as they play in the pristine waters of Tathra Bay. For more information about Tathra Wharf's 150th clelebration, contact Event Coordinator Kerry McKee on 6494 1214 or 0400 408 155.
What's On - September 22nd May - 10th December Reflections, Eden Killer Whale Museum, Eden William Hall's passion for photography has produced one of the best pictorial legacies of the region. Reflections takes a selective look at the working and recreational life of the region in the early part of the 20th century. More info on page 5, phone 6496 2094 or go to www.killerwhalemuseum.com.au 24th September - Exhibition Opening - Wharf Tales, Spiral Gallery, Bega Spiral Gallery is holding an Open Art Prize to as part of Tathra Wharf's 150th birthday celebrations. Wharf Tales is open from 14th September to 10th October. Phone Spiral on 6492 5322 or visit www.spiralgallery.org.au 30th September - Grand Opening and River Music Fair, Australian Pottery at Bemboka Help celebrate Australian Pottery at Bemboka's coming of age with their new exhibition“Mid-century Modern: The influence of European style on Australian post-war ceramics”. Plus internationally renowned a capella group Salvation Jane, acoustic jazz band Train to Budapest, spit-roasted pork bread rolls by Patrick Reubinson of Bemboka Banquet fame, Cobargo Homemade Icecream, More Than Beans Mobile Cafe & Rocky Hall Wines. $15 adults, $6 children. Details at rivermusicfair.wordpress.com/
7th - 9th, 14th - 16th, 21st - 22nd September: Daredevils, Spectrum Theatre Company Paul Dion of 'Prix D'Amour' fame has adapted a book about teenager 'Thorns' and his attempts to do all the things on his bucket list before his heart condition takes him out. "A celebration of life and the human condition". Tickets available from Twyford Hall from 22nd August. Details on page 13, phone 0422 931 008 or www.spectrumtheatregroup.org.au
22nd May to 10th December - "Reflections" Exhibition at Eden Killer Whale Museum
30th September - Tathra Wharf's 150th Celebration, Tathra Wharf Australia's only remaining coastal steamer wharf is turning 150, and Tathra is putting on a great party. Children's games from the old days, stories, street theatre, hay stacking, plus vintage cars and drays. The Pig and Whistle Museum on the Wharf will also be open. Contact Kerry McKee on 6494 1214 or 0400 408 155
7th to 22nd Sept - Daredevils, Spectrum Theatre Compamy - Merimbula
6th October - Heritage Day, Montreal Goldfield, Bermagui Montreal Goldfield celebrates the 132nd anniversary of the Bermagui Mystery with demonstrations of old-world crafts, displays, music and activities, plus billy tea, damper and a tour of the Goldfield. Entry $5pp. Open from 9.30am until 3pm. See page 23 for more information or visit www.montrealgoldfield.org.au
30th Sept - Tathra Wharf's 150th Celebration - Tathra Wharf, Tathra
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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. 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. A visit to the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre is a must for all visitors
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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.
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
82 Gipps Street Bega 6492 1055
Visit the Art Galleries VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE At Bega Cheese Heritage Centre Lagoon Street, Bega Ph: 02 6491 7645
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BEGA CHEESE HERITAGE CENTRE Regional Bus Ticketing available for Countrylink & Premier bus services
Free admission Gourmet range of fudge Cheese tasting & sales Ice creams, milk shakes & light meals The History of Dairying Museum Picnic area Local products, Arts & Crafts
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Lagoon St, North Bega www.begacheese.com.au Now incorporating the Bega Visitor Information Centre
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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:
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Morning & Afternoon Tea & Lunch served from Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm Morning Tea & Lunch on Saturdays 10am-2pm The cafe is the perfect place to sit back and enjoy our coffee with great company & our friendly service.
Everyone is welcome Bookings preferred but not essential Our menu is Dine-in only, please call 6492 4359 to secure your table. Off street parking, Eftpos, Disabled facilities available. 187-189 Newtown Rd Bega www.thornleighonnewtown.com.au
The Butchers Block Longest established butcher in Bega, now taking orders via email: the_butchers_block@bigpond.com Sapphire Marketplace Bega 6492 1162
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Large range of stock frames, fast 6 little nursery downSelection the lane and the friendly service. of • local•• photography by Tony & Robert Lockerbie. Think outside the picture. Open Mon to Fri 9am – 5pm, Sat 9am – 1pm 32-34 Church Street, Bega Phone 02 6492 6628 115 Carp St Bega 6492 6500 tony@tonylockerbie.com Hardy plants for coastal, frost and drought conditions Special interest books and gift cards Seedlings and herbs are our specialty Come, relax and be inspired by the ambience of our nursery
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ArtizAntique The funkiest little decor & gift shop in the deep south! Antiques • Vintage • Retro • Art • Books • Records • Unique Gifts • Homewares • Artisanmade furniture & decor • investment art Open 9.30-5.30 Mon to Fri 10am 12.30 Sat
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Ph 6492 3533 125 Auckland St Bega www.magpiemusic.com.au
Discover the delights of our Bed and Breakfast in a gracious 1870’s home in the heart of Bega. 3 individual ensuite rooms, one with spa bath.
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Caption forBay, Horseshoe photograph Bermagui©©Photographer Paul Callaghan
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 the people who live and work in the
Bangles Gallery A comprehensive range of all Australian made pottery Princes Hwy Cobargo 6493 6421
Bangles Gallery For nearly 38 years the Bangles belief has been quality, variety, affordable prices and great customer service. Located in a magnificent two-storey timber building in the centre of Cobargo, pottery is at the heart of Bangles Gallery. A talented pool of craftspeople supply Bangles with a selection of traditional and modern Australian-made pottery. There's an extensive range of cookware that is both beautiful and functional, vases, pots, and elegant decorative pieces. Bangles is not just about pottery though. A more diverse range of products has been introduced, including glassware, ironware, leadlight lamps and beautifully crafted cutlery sets. Reflecting the Bangles philosophy, these pieces all represent great value for money without sacrificing quality. Browse through the well-stocked shop to find the perfect gift or something special for yourself. Bangles, Princes Highway, Cobargo.
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district. There is an eclectic range of small businesses now in Cobargo, many of which are showcasing the impressive talents of the "locals". 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. Try out the 18-hole golf course, hit a ball around the tennis courts or play bowls at the Bermagui Country Club. Visit the Fishermen's Co-op complex with restaurants, a wine bar and gift shops to wander through, or sit and watch the boats unloading their daily catch of fresh fish. There are several artists studios in and around Bermagui, including Bermagui Mudworks just south of town where you can enjoy a coffee and browse through the extensive range of individually crafted pottery.
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What to See & Do Enjoy a game of golf at the Country Club Try a bike ride through forests full of spotted gums and burrawangs. Visit the Montreal Goldfield VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Bunga Street, Bermagui Ph: 02 6493 3054 Open 7 days 10am - 4pm
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Quality leather goods including: • R.M. Williams, Akubra, Drizabone • Belts made on-site • Promoting Australian Made • Best value on the South Coast 68 Princes Highway, Cobargo 2550 Phone 6493 6655
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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
Heritage Day at Montreal Goldfield Montreal Goldfield is once again holding a Heritage Day this year on Saturday October 6th, and with demonstrations of old-world crafts, displays, music and activities, it will be a wonderful day out for all the family. Entry is $5 per person and includes Billy Tea and Damper as well as a tour of the Goldfield. Tours start at 9.30am and continue all day until 3pm. This weekend is also the 132nd anniversary of the Bermagui Mystery at the Montreal Goldfield, when in 1880 the complete disappearance of Government Surveyor Lamont Young, his assistant, and three men from Batemans Bay made headline news around the country. After arriving from Sydney on the steamer Truganini, Young and his assistant Max Schneider called on Warden Keightley at the goldfield. Lamont left some of his surveying equipment there and returned to camp on the Bermagui River. They camped beside three men, Towers, Casey and Lloyd, who'd sailed from Batemans Bay.
The boat with five men in it was seen travelling north the next day, but it was later discovered on rocks at Corunna Point with spectacles, books, clothing etc still on board but no sign of the men. Police were dispatched from Sydney to search for the missing men but did not find any trace of them. The fate of these men is still unknown and their bodies never found. Corunna Point is now known as Mystery Bay. A Reward offered for information as to their whereabouts has never been claimed. For more information, visit www.montrealgoldfield.org.au
On Saturday the 22nd September, the Cobargo Farm is having an Open Garden Day & Spring Equinox Celebration, running from dawn till dusk. Located on the corner of the Bermagui Rd and Avernus Street, the Cobargo Farm operates as a Market Garden with farm -gate sales, supplying local restaurants and smaller wholesale and retail outlets. The Open Day will include demonstrations and activities from permaculture to wood-turning, soap making to felt making, cheese making to wool spinning, sustainable gardening to sustaining your body. Entry is by gold coin donation. For more information about Cobargo Farm's Open Day, contact Janet Doolin on 6493 6817 or 0409 033 828.
Montreal Goldfield at Bermagui
Groups - Bookings essential 1800 645 808 6493 3054
Bermagui Country Club Live Entertainment every Friday night from 8.30pm Indoor & Outdoor Entertainment Facilities. What’s On during the week:
Open Day at Cobargo Farm
“A unique experience” Admittance by guided tour only Tours daily at 2pm - $5pp - 1¼ hrs
Bingo - Monday 11am Trivia - Wednesday 8pm Pool Comp - Wednesday 7.30pm - Friday 7.30pm - Saturday 7.30pm
Try out the Club’s new Kids Play Area - now open in the Terrace Cafe Table Service is now available at the Terrace Raffles Every Wednesday and Friday night! First draw 7.30pm
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
Cellar Door ● Open Thursday to Sunday 11am - 4pm Restaurant ● Open Thursday to Sunday 12 - 2.30pm
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14km › Bermagui 28km ›Tathra
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Little Gulaga Mountain, Central Tilba © Paul Callaghan Caption for photograph © Photographer
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The villages of Tilba Tilba and Central Tilba lie on the slopes of Gulaga, a place of great spiritual significance to people from the Yuin nation. Named Mt. Dromedary by Captain Cook in 1770, the lower slopes of
Gulaga became the site of much activity when gold was discovered in the 1860s. Many of Tilba’ s buildings were constructed in the late 1880s when the gold boom was at its peak. By the time
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mining ceased, the dairy industry was firmly established as the main source of income for the area. The entire village of Central Tilba was classified by he National Trust in 1974 in recognition of its historical significance. Central Tilba maintains its village atmosphere, and has become a centre for crafts people and artisans, as well as ‘old-fashioned’ stores like the general store, lolly shop and toy shop. Shops with leather work, unusual clothing, cafes, antiques and gift ware, as well as the pub, art studios, and the famous cheese factory are all located on Central Tilba’s main street. The village of Tilba Tilba, just two kilometers down the road from Central Tilba, is also protected by a National Heritage listing. Tilba Tilba is home to the magnificent Foxglove Spires, featuring one of Australia’s finest open gardens covering 3.5 acres. There is also a cafe, gift ware and a nursery on site. Tilba Tilba also has a general store, (Pam's Store) and is the base for the walk up Gulaga.
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 Taste the famous Tilba Club Cheese at the ABC Cheese Factory Take a trip to nearby Mystery Bay
Tilba Living History
Central Tilba Farm Cabins Ever wondered what happens on a real working farm? Central Tilba Farm Cabins offers you the opportunity to find out. The cabins are located at ‘Braeside’, an historic 350 acre Tilba property at the foot of spectacular Mt. Dromedary (Gulaga Mountain) with lots of beautiful bush. There are 4 fully self-contained cabins, each one separated from the others to ensure privacy. Cabins have a main bedroom with a queen sized bed and a connecting shower and toilet, and an open–plan kitchen/living/dining room with a television and twin bunks for the kids (bring your own linen). An open fireplace, well-stocked with split wood, guarantees cosy evenings for the whole family. The cabins are a 3 minute drive to Central Tilba, and only 5 minutes to the beach, and are a perfect base for exploring all the fabulous sites of the local area. Talk to hosts Ron and Tralee, and you might even be able to bring your pet with you! Cabins cost from $80 per night for the whole family, and once you’ve experienced a stay at Central Tilba Farm Cabins, you’re sure to become a regular. Phone (02) 4473 7353, email traleesnape@hotmail.com or visit the website at www.centraltilbafarmcabins.com.au
ABC Cheese Factory (02) 4473 7387
Dromedary Hotel Food, Accommodation, Functions (02) 4473 7223
Pam’s Store (02) 4473 7311
Tilba Treasures (02) 4473 7799
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Gulaga Gallery (02) 4473 7233
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Monthly Markets Guide Eden Eden Market 1st Saturday of month from 8am - 1pm. Eden RSL Hall, Calle Calle St. Eden local produce market 3rd Saturday of the month. Eden Community Garden, Uniting Church, Chandos Street. 8.30-12 noon Pambula Pambula Rotary Market 2nd Sunday of month Pambula Recreation Grounds. Pambula Craft Market 2nd Sunday of mth from 8am - 1pm. Cnr. Monaro & Toalla Sts. Robin Hood Service Club Craft & Collectables Market 2nd Sunday of month from 8am - 1pm. Pambula Town Hall. Merimbula Merimbula Seaside Market & Fair 3rd Sunday of month from 8.30 - 12.30 Ford Oval. Merimbula RFS Market Thursday 6th, Friday 7th 9am – 3pm at Twyford Hall. Nethercote SEASONAL PRODUCE MARKETS Saturday 28th, 8am – Noon. Nethercote Hall Cnr. Nethercote & Back Creek Roads. Candelo Laneway Market Every Saturday morning 9am -1pm. Between the chemist and Black Wattle Gallery on Cobargo's main street.
Bega SCPA Markets in Bega 14th & 28th from 8am - 1pm. Littleton Gardens, Bega. Wyndham Wyndham All Weather Market 4th Sunday of month from 8.30am 12.30pm at Wyndham Hall (OPEN IN ALL WEATHER).
Tanja Tanja Market 16th June 8.30am - 2.30pm. Homemade Homegrown & Recycled at Tanja Public School & Community Hall. Bermagui Bermagui Hand & Homemade Market last Sunday of mth, 8.30 - 12.30, Dickinson Park.
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Cobargo Cobargo Laneway Markets every Saturday from 9am till 1pm. Tilba Tilba Market Home grown - hand made, every Saturday 8am till 12noon Tilba Hall, contact 4473 7231 Narooma Narooma Rotary Markets 4th Sunday of mth NATA Oval, Princes Hwy. Moruya Moruya Country Market Riverside Park, cnr Shore St and Ford St 8am - 1pm every Saturday morning. Malua Bay Quota Seaside Market 1st Saturday August, October & December. Malua Bay Beach Reserve, Malua Bay. Batemans Bay Batemans Bay Coastal Patrol Market 1st Sun of mth, Corrigans Park, Batehaven, 9am-1pm. Batemans Bay High School 3rd Sunday of month.
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Monthly Garden Advice Climbing To Success slower growing plant, at some stage the Sollya, Hardenbergia and Lonicera. Many gardeners at some stage require slower grower plant will be swamped a plant to provide a screen to a Deciduous climbers, although not neighbouring property, or a part of their and will fail. providing a total screen, work really property that might be a bit unsightly, well in the non-dormant months Prior to selecting a climber, the most like the compost yard or the utilities area important consideration to be made is and include Wisteria, Boston Ivy and where the bins and other items might Ornamental Grape. to what material the support should be be stored. made of. Considering that the feature These are but a very small selection of is going to be long term, the most Due to a lack of space, large screening climbers out there that are suited to this appropriate material to be used would plants might not be the answer, and particular form of landscaping, and a be metal. Metal uprights with a concrete visit to your local nurseryman will give we are often left wondering how we mesh or heavy gauge chicken mesh is can approach the situation without you many more ideas as to what can be the easiest form of construction, and outlaying a lot of dollars to overcome used. although it might look a bit unsightly the problem. Many sites that require screening in the initial stages, the climber will The answer is to use a climbing plant. are adjacent to hard stand areas like concrete, and it can be difficult to The appealing thing in using a climber is soon cover the mesh and all will be concealed. actually plant your climber. Most that there is a different climber that will In selecting the plant material to be climbers do very well in a large pot, and flower just about every month of the used, thought should be given to the as long as a premium potting@ mix is year. To add some interest to the screen, THE S P I RES location of the screen, whether sun or used and regular fertilising takes place, the use of a spring flowering form and TILBA TILBA PH 44737375 WWW.FOXGLOVESPIRES.COM.AU shade, frost or no frost, height of screen, there is no reason for not adopting this maybe another to flower in autumn will Present this evergreen or deciduous. form of screening in any area. extend the visual impact for a much and receive Plants suitable for shade include longer period throughout the year. Keith Mundy 10% Chinese star Jasmine, Creeping fig and It is also advisable that two plants with discount on The Spires Nursery Pandorea . Those for a sunny location entry to garden similar growing habits are be used. By Tilba Tilba include Carolina Jasmine, Clematis, using a massively vigorous plant with a LUNCHEONS WEDDINGS C O N F Ewww.thespiresnursery.com.au RENCES
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Gold Rush Colony, Mogo © Gold Rush Colony
Mogo The township of Mogo was born when gold was discovered in the early 1850s at Cabbage Tree Creek. Estimates of the number of diggers who converged on the town range from a conservative 200 to an unlikely 20,000.
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www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au 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 Rush Colony, formerly known as Old Mogo Town, is a great place to step back in time. After taking out the award for Cultural and Heritage Tourism at the South Coast Regional Tourism Awards in 2008, 2009 and 2010, in 2011 the Original Gold Rush Colony won the Heritage and Cultural Tourism - Hall of Fame award. Mogo is now famous for its great range of specialty stores, housed in replica nineteenth century timber buildings. There are potteries, galleries, antique stores, bookshop and coffee shops, many of which specialise in unusual and interesting items. Mogo is the perfect place to spend time browsing for something a little bit different.
Also in Mogo is the internationally recognised Mogo Zoo. Providing world standard facilities for over 200 animals of more than 39 rare and exotic species, Mogo Zoo is committed to the survival of endangered species, including the rare white lions of ‘Timbavati’. Mogo Zoo also won their category at the 2011 South Coast Regional Tourism Awards; they won the award for the best Tourist Attraction. Make sure Mogo is on your must-see list; whether you're a visitor or a local, there's award-winning places to enjoy.
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 nonfiction books - Australiana, biographies and travel, sport, militaria, history, gardening, cooking, health, music and theatre, art, reference and more.
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
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.
The Old Dairy Country Crafts ♦ Shabby Chic ♦ Dolls and Bears ♦ Home Embellishments ♦ Gifts ♦ Cow Ceramics Shop 2, ClockTower Arcade, Mogo. 4474 3524
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Clocktower Arcade Six fabulous shops to keep you occupied.
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♦ 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
Mogo Bookstore We offer a wide variety of quality second hand books at affordable prices. Drop in for a relaxed browse when you visit Mogo. Enquiries are welcome.
Princes Hwy Mogo. 4474 2141
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Clyde River, Batemans Bay © Paul Callaghan
Batemans Bay Like many coastal towns, Batemans Bay, settled by Europeans in the 1820s, relied on timber, ship building, dairying and fishing as its main source of income over the past two hundred years. The town is accessed from the north by its famous lifting span bridge, the oldest of its type in Australia. Now a thriving regional centre and major tourist destination, people come to Batemans Bay from all over Australia for its natural beauty. Situated on the banks of the magnificent Clyde River, water is
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deeply ingrained in the culture of ‘the Bay’. Swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, surfing and diving are all within easy reach of town. The Batemans Marine Park ensures that the coastal environment is protected for future generations. Hire a boat, kayak or a houseboat to explore the spectacular upper reaches of the Clyde River. Batemans Bay is a great destination for families, with its array of outdoor activities and attractions such as minigolf, a cinema, animal park, tennis and a carnival in summer. There are lots of great national parks to explore within easy driving distance. Batemans Bay has a fantastic 27 hole championship golf course, and there are plenty of other courses to play within easy driving distance. The Bay is famous for its Clyde River oysters, and there are plenty of cafes, restaurants, clubs and hotels offering
local seafood on the menu. Follow the coastline south to explore beautiful beaches to be found at Malua Bay, Rosedale and Broulee.
What to See & Do Explore the Clyde River by boat, houseboat or kayak Book a fishing charter for a deep-sea fishing experience Visit the 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. VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Princes Hwy, Batemans Bay Ph: 1800 802 528 info@eurobodalla.com.au
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watch whales w h a l e wat ching o n t h e wil d e r n e s s c oas t Southern right whaleS
Bottlenose dolphinS
Description Black body with white callosities (bumps) on head.
Where you might see them All waters from tropical to temperate, all seasons.
Surfacing/diving
Size Small (to 3m). Description Dark grey upper body with light grey underneath, robust head with a short and stubby bottle shaped beak for which the species is named.
Fins/flukes No dorsal fin, short paddle-like pectoral fins.
Other characteristics Highly social, can occur in very large groups. Where you might see them Blow Inshore waters particularly along southern coastline between May and October. Also seen on the south-eastern and south-western coastlines. Have been known to enter Sydney harbour. Other characteristics May raise flukes on diving. Size Large, stocky whale (to 17m).
Common dolphinS Where you might see them All waters, open ocean and inshore, all seasons. Size Small (to 2.6m).
Humpback whales
Description Dark grey upper body, white belly, distinctive dark stripes sweeping down body, some tan – ochre/yellow on flanks.
Surfacing/diving
Other characteristics Often seen bowriding, and usually in large groups.
Fins/flukes Long pectoral fins (about 1/3 body length).
Further information Blow Where you might see them Inshore along length of east and west coasts between May and December. Size Large (to 16m). Description Dark grey back. White underside, fins and flukes.
Other characteristics Humpbacks are a most spectacular whale – often doing full body breaches, rolls and tail slaps.
For a copy of the Australian National Guidelines for Whale and Dolphin Watching and more information about whales and dolphins, go to www.saveourwhales.gov.au or contact the Australian Government Department of the Environment and Water Resources Community Information Unit - email ciu@environment.gov.au or call 1800 803 772.
Behaviour you may see FLUKE – the whale lifts its tail before diving, usually after arching its back.
BLOW (SPOUT) – the whale breathes out as it surfaces,blowing a cloud of vapour through its blowhole.
TAIL SLAP – the whale slaps its flukes on the surface.
TAIL LOB – the whale waves its flukes in the air.
SPy HOP – the whale lifts its head out of the water.
BrEACH – the whale leaps out of the water, often turning to land on its back, side or front.
PEC SLAP – the whale slaps its pectoral fins on the water.
BOW rIDE – the dolphin rides the wave in the front (or occasionally the rear) of a boat.
Illustrations by Tony Pyrzakowski. Photos: Killer whale by Gordon Bain, courtesy AAD; Humpback whale by Dave Paton; Southern right whale courtesy AAD; Blue whale by Peter Gill and Margie Morrice; Bottlenose dolphin courtesy GBrMPA; Minke whale courtesy AAD.
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