Things to do on the Sapphire Coast

Whales and wildlife

1. Watch humpbacks from Eden’s headlands in spring — see whale watching.
2. Take a whale-watching cruise from Eden or Merimbula in season.
3. Look for kangaroos on the foreshore at Pambula Beach.
4. Visit Potoroo Palace, a native animal sanctuary near Merimbula.
5. Spot birds at the Panboola wetlands and Wallagoot Lake.

History

1. See Old Tom at the Killer Whale Museum.
2. Explore the Davidson Whaling Station site.
3. Stand beneath Boyds Tower at Red Point.
4. Tour Green Cape Lighthouse.
5. Walk out on the historic Tathra Wharf.

Walks

1. Walk the Light to Light Walk or a day section.
2. Loop The Pinnacles in Beowa National Park.
3. Stroll the Merimbula Boardwalk.
4. Take the coastal track in Bournda National Park.
5. Climb Gulaga from Tilba Tilba — see Tilba and Gulaga.

Water

1. Swim in the Blue Pool at Bermagui.
2. Snorkel at Bar Beach or the Pambula River mouth.
3. Kayak on Merimbula Lake.
4. Surf at Merimbula Main Beach or Tathra.
5. Fish from Merimbula Wharf or Tathra Wharf.

Food and towns

1. Eat oysters straight from the farm — see oysters and food.
2. Visit the cheese heritage centre in Bega.
3. Browse heritage shops in Central Tilba.
4. Eat fish and chips at Bermagui harbour.
5. Catch sunrise at Camel Rock.