Merimbula

Merimbula is a beachside town on the Sapphire Coast in the far south of New South Wales. Across Merimbula Lake is Merimbula's twin town of Pambula.

Understand
Merimbula is one of the southernmost towns in New South Wales. It attracts tourist both from NSW and Victoria, but mainly Victorians.

By plane
There is a cycleway that runs between Pambula and Merimbula that passes the entrance to the airport, so if you're not burdened with too much luggage, it's entirely possible to walk or cycle into town.

By coach
Premier Motor Services operates a twice daily coach between Sydney and Eden, that stops in Merimbula.

By car
Merimbula can be accessed by Arthur Kaine Drive which is accessible from Pambula off the Princes Highway from Melbourne. A 7 hour drive from Melbourne and a 3-3.5 hour drive from Canberra. A 7 hour drive south of Sydney.

Get around
It may be possible to get by in Merimbula without a car. You can fly to the local airport, and get a taxi into town. The town itself is walkable, and trips to neighbouring areas are possible by bus on weekdays.

There is a local bus service in Merimbula with Sapphire Coast Bus Lines. The service is limited to a few services Monday to Friday.

There is a taxi service in town. You can call it on the national number - 131 008.

See
Merimbula has six main beaches including Main Beach (Merimbula Beach), Mitchies Jetty, Middle Beach, Bar Beach, Spencer Park Beach, and Short Point.
 * Merimbula Wharf

Do

 * Magic Mountain Theme Park
 * Big Top Amusement Centre
 * Merimbula Lake Boardwalk
 * Merimbula Aquarium with feeding at 11:30AM on Wednesdays and Fridays

Scuba Diving

 * Sponge gardens at Yellow Rock
 * Empire Gladstone wreck of near Haycock Point

Eat
Merimbula and Pambula are well known for oysters, and there are a number of oyster farms in the area.


 * Merimbula RSL has great food at cheap prices, recommend the seafood platter for two.
 * Merimbula RSL has great food at cheap prices, recommend the seafood platter for two.
 * Merimbula RSL has great food at cheap prices, recommend the seafood platter for two.

Go next
SE Forest National Park is nearby and contains one of the last few patches of pristine wet temperate rainforests in southeastern New South Wales. Unfortunately, the roads to get to the park can be a bit chockers and should only be visited with the appropriate vehicle.

Beowa National Park protects the nearby coastal wilderness.


 * Bega
 * Canberra
 * Cooma
 * Eden
 * Narooma