Travel guide Eden for Great view

Eden is one of the many jewels on the section of the NSW south coast, which is known as the “Sapphire Coast” for the incredible colour of the water in the many bays, beaches and inlets.  It could equally be known as the “Emerald Hinterland”, as this corner of NSW has the best of both worlds with its long and glorious coastline and the forests and parklands as a green backdrop. Nestled in a perfect location overlooking Twofold Bay is Eden Bed & Breakfast, winner of the National Hosted Accommodation section in the inaugural TakeABreak Awards (2007).  The property offers sensational views across Twofold Bay and the ocean from the balcony – giving you the perfect place to enjoy one of the owner’s great breakfasts. Fay loves having peopl... Read more

Eden has been the home of whales since early Australian settlement, starting with a land based whaling facility that saw the capture and killing of the Southern Right Whale throughout the early and mid 1800’s. From whale slaughter to whale watching, Eden is now home to a large whale watching industry. Each Spring, from late September through to November, the rare Southern Right and Humpback Whales pause to feed offshore on their way south to cooler Antarctic waters. Photograph: Hamilton Lund, Courtesy of Tourism New South Wales Whilst the whaling industry was abandoned in the early 1900’s, Eden’s Killer Whale Museum provides a fascinating history of the industry and the Killer Whales (Orcas) that helped the whalers catch their prey. Things to See and Do The Killer W... Read more