Travel guide Sapphire Coast

Montreal Goldfield in Bermagui is a great experience to suit all ages including 'global experience seekers', it combines cultural heritage with historical, geological and environmental values. Travel back in time as your guide tells the Montreal story while you walk through the forest that covers the diggings today. Solve the Bermagui Mystery. The goldfield is an intact alluvial goldfield from the 1880s and the only one on the Australian coast.Two hectares of the goldfield have been wonderfully preserved and made safe for public access. Approximately 300 meters of boardwalks and compacted pathways (60 per cent wheelchair access) meander through stands of beautiful tree ferns and established bloodwood forest which has re-grown since the moonscape days of the gold rush period. Fauna include... Read more

Going fishing with Headland Charters is a real adventure for young and old, you will be fishing on the best boat in town. If you have never fished before or you are a pro, Headland will take good care of you. With12 years of experience in local and s... Read more

Headhunter Charters will take you game fishing for Marlin, Yellowfin and Bluefin Tuna in world famous Bermagui – the game and sport fishing capital of the South Coast of New South Wales. Bermagui offers consistent and safe access to the ocean, in a wide variety of conditions and more importantly it offers some of the most exciting deep sea blue water sport and game fishing in Australia.Head Hunter is a 41 foot Steber re-powered with twin 425 horse power Yanmar motors and refitted with state of the art electronics. It has a top speed of 27 knots and cruises at 18 knots to ensure you get to the fishing grounds faster. Qualified skippers and crew will host your offshore fishing experience, whether you're a beginner or an expert, using the latest fish-finding techniques and fishing equipment f... Read more

Immerse yourself in the Australian bush and experience the Kimberley by horseback, following the ancient river systems and old stock routes used by drovers of yesteryear with Digger’s Rest Stations.Choose from two or fourteen day treks, or if you prefer, take in the scenery with our trail rides around Digger’s Rest.Our stock horses are willing, well trained and sure footed!You will spend about six to seven hours a day in the saddle, with stops for morning tea, lunch and then into night camp, which is always near a billabong for dipping. Then enjoy a hearty meal and talk around the campfire. Support vehicles carry all the gear and are there at every stop, route permitting. All meals, a comfortable swag and mosquito dome are provided. What better way to take in the amazing Kimberley bush.We ... Read more

Situated in Merimbula on the beautiful Sapphire Coast, Reel Affair is a purpose-built 11.5 metre fly bridge cruiser offering reef, deep sea and game fishing and whale watching. Reel Affair is surveyed to carry up to 12 passengers 200 nautical miles offshore and is fitted with the latest electronics and fish-finding equipment. Complimentary morning and afternoon tea are provided. The charters include a friendly and experienced skipper, who will ensure you are looked after with the utmost care. All tackle is supplied, together with Penn International rods and reels, lures and bait and the staff can clean and pack all catches. A NSW fishing license is not required while fishing onboard Reel Affair.During the whale migration season (September-November), Reel Affair offer personalised morni... Read more

Freedom Charters Eden offer a range of charters to suit almost everybody. Reef and game fishing, whale watching, dive charters, bird watching and
pleasure cruises there is something for everyone. Working out of beautiful Eden Harbour with no dan... Read more

With sandy beaches, sparkling blue waters, and abundant fresh seafood, Merimbula is a paradise for anyone who appreciates the ocean. Nestled into the Sapphire Coast along the southeast of Australia, this town boasts more than its fair share of attractions. There are calm beaches to suit families with young children, and faster waves for surfers intent on a thrill ride. There are boat tours to take you whale watching and fishing, as well as a fabulous wharf where you can throw your line in deep without going out on the sea. Sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, Wake boarding / water skiing and canoeing are all fun pastimes of the region. But while Merimbula has something for every person who visits, it isn’t just people who enjoy the area. You may also encounter penguins, seals, and dolphi... Read more

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

Fernmark Inn is unique in the Bega Valley.  Feel instantly at home as young, welcoming hosts inspire you with their passion for modern rural living on 90 acres of glorious bush. Hallie and Corinne moved from overseas in Autumn 2000. The idea for their B&B has been in their dreams and thoughts for more than 4 years, first as they sat in a beautiful restaurant overlooking the sea on the island of Lamu, Kenya.  As they both love travelling, they designed the Fernmark Inn with 4 exotically modelled theme rooms from different places in the world they experienced. Each deluxe room has its own ensuite and a private terrace. The Middle East room has a beautiful domed ceiling and curved edges to represent the feeling of the domed rooms in the Sinai desert on the edge of the Red Sea... 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