The national parks and remote beaches are hard to reach without your own vehicle, but you can still have a great trip by choosing a walkable base and adding a tour.
Choose a walkable base
Merimbula is the best car-free base: the beach, boardwalk, wharf, restaurants and airport are all close together. Eden works well too, with the museum, wharf and lookouts in walking distance.
Local transport
- Limited local bus services connect towns along the highway; check timetables carefully.
- Taxis and rideshare are limited; book ahead.
- Bike hire is available in Merimbula.
Tours
The tours we could verify on GetYourGuide are a 4-hour Eden shore excursion and the Panboola and Potoroo Palace day above. Whale cruises leave from Eden and Merimbula wharves in season.
Hard without a car
Green Cape, the Light to Light Walk trailheads and most national park campgrounds require a vehicle or a transfer.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit the Sapphire Coast without a car?
Yes, if you base yourself in Merimbula or Eden and use tours and local transport.
What is the best base without a car?
Merimbula, which has an airport and everything within walking distance.
Are there tours from Merimbula?
Yes, including a Panboola wetlands and Potoroo Palace day and seasonal whale cruises.
