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Montague Island

Montague Island is an amazing place, just offshore from Narooma. There are so many things to experience and the only way to explore it is with a professional Guide on a morning or evening Montague Island Tour.

During the 30 minute voyage to the Island you may encounter migrating whales and dolphins (Sep-Nov), a variety of sea birds and other creatures of the sea. Once on land you will explore the Island with your guide who has a wealth of knowledge about the history of the Lightstation, Aboriginal heritage and the remarkable animals and plants of Montague.

Visit the “Museum in the Making” and experience life as a lightkeeper 100 years ago. Hear fascinating stories or just relax and enjoy the views. Morning tours circumnavigate the Island and visit the seals before landing at the jetty. Step back in time in the Lightstation precincts, visit the gravesites, soaking up the history and natural beauty before boarding the boat for the trip home.

Evening tours visit the seals before landing at the jetty. Stroll up to the lightstation precincts, taking in the views and enjoying the atmosphere. Conclude the tour by watching the sunset and waiting for any Little Penguins coming ashore. Penguin numbers vary greatly, but the views are magnificent all year round.

These are truly WILDlife tours – the Island isn’t a zoo and the animals don’t perform on cue! We can’t tell you precisely what you will see during a tour or in what numbers. What can be said is that the ever-changing landscape, diversity of wildlife and rich heritage all combine to make each tour a unique experience.

Please check when booking for up-to-date information. All tours start and finish at Narooma Town Wharf, and include a 30 minute ocean voyage in a high speed charter boat. The tour deals with unpredictable elements – wildlife, weather and sea. Our highest priority is safety and comfort, so some tours may be cancelled at short notice or shortened after departure. The tour is also an adventure across the open sea, and access to the Island may be a challenge for some.

Please ask when booking if anyone in your group has restricted mobility. For detailed information and for bookings contact Narooma Visitor Information Centre 02 44762881, open 7 days.

The Triangle Tourist Drive

If you are holidaying in the area or, if you are looking for a pleasant day out, you should experience the Tilba, Cobargo, Bermagui triangle.

In addition to seeing some of the most beautiful scenery you will also enjoy visiting some of the most unique villages and townships on the Sapphire & Eurobodalla Coast.

Central Tilba-the National Trust village where the historic character of the buildings has been maintained. Many of the buildings contain interesting art and craft shops with a wide range of goods that are sure to please.

Tilba Tilba with its marvellous Foxglove Spire Gardens and complex where you can spend many a happy hour browsing through the wide array of plants, oldwares, crafts and collectables - a magical place to visit.

Cobargo - the working village where you can see the wide range of crafts being assembled. Enjoy fine food and purchase some freshly picked vegetables. Experience that feeling of being involved.

Bermagui one of the most pleasant seaside towns you’ll find on the coast. Famous for its fishing. Pay a visit to the harbour, enjoy a leisurely stroll along the main street, relax and drink in the fresh seaside air.

Travelling from the north, commence your tour at Tilba. From the south commence at Cobargo. The Triangle Tourist Drive offers you one of these “not to be missed experiences”.


Must-See Visits

EDEN

Eden Killer Whale Museum
(02) 6496 2094 Right in the heart of Eden, the Killer Whale Museum features different travelling exhibitions as well as numerous permanent exhibitions including "Whaling & Twofold Bay", "Replica Lighthouse", "Davidson Gallery Whaling Exhibition" and Old Tom's Skeleton".

PAMBULA

Pamboola
Panboola means ‘two waters’ or ‘meeting of the waters’, in recognition of the Aboriginal presence on this land for many thousands of years prior to the arrival of white settlers in 1835. The Panboola wetlands offers many recreational options, including bird-watching, picnicking, cycling, walking or just sitting and enjoying the view. Picnic tables and seats have been installed in Tips Billabong and the Waterbird Sanctuary making an outdoor lunch easier, and there’s plenty of space for a picnic blanket.

Starting out at the Bullara St entrance is Smiths Lookout, providing a wonderful view over Tips Billabong to the Old Temporary Bar, relocated to Tips from its original home at the Racecourse. Next door to Tips is the Waterbird Sanctuary, with its bird hide, winding walks through groves of recently planted trees and the Koori Art Installation, featuring hundreds of plants laid out in the shape of a basket that traditionally was used by Aboriginals for collecting food.

Take the Olwyns Link track and head toward the Racecourse where you’ll find saline areas within and around the old racetrack. If you’ve ever wondered how long it would take to do a lap of a racecourse, here’s your chance to find out! Ben Boyd National Park and SEPP 14 wetland adjoin the south western boundaries of the Racecourse.

There are plans to construct more walking tracks linking areas together, and continue vegetation corridors from the north of Panboola through to the Pambula River, and across to the National Park.

Panboola is a wonderful place to experience nature, history and culture, and it doesn’t cost a cent. Information in this article is based on Panboola’s website at:
www.panboola.com

NAROOMA

Walks around Narooma
There are two wonderful self-guided walks to do around Narooma produced by Narooma Historical Society.
Pick up the pamphlets from Narooma Visitors Centre and please leave a 50 cent donation for each in the box provided.

1. Mitchells Mill Walk - starts at the Visitors Centre and follows the path around the foreshores - just look for the numbered posts - all the way to the northern breakwater.
It talks about some of Narooma's early history including its busy shipping for almost 100 years, taking mainly timber to Sydney and returning with supplies from the area.
Check out the display featuring Narooma's rich maritime history in the Lighthouse Museum at the Visitor's Centre before you start walking.
The pamphlet predates the boardwalk but stick to the boardwalk rather than the road. It will be revised once the current edition runs out.

2. Ringlands Rotary Walk - follows a bush track from Shell Point to the rainforest at the Ringlands Estate. This outlines some of the history and natural features of the inlet.
   
What's On
diary-web Live Music on the Far South Coast of NSW
August 2010

 

Eden Fishermens Club
Ph 6496 1577
Sat 21st 2EC Jukebox Saturday Night 
Pambula Merimbula Golf Club
Ph 6495 6154
Sat 21st Cystic Fibrosis Charity
 Gala Dinner featuring
 MI5 Cabaret Show, with
 music from Come In Spinner, featuring
 Colleen Spillane and
 Matt Kimber. Degustation Menu incl. wine $65 pp.
Phone Club  for tickets 6495 6154.
Club Sapphire
Ph 6495 1306 
Fri 6th Contact Club for details
Sat 7th Genevieve Rose, free in the Main Bar 8pm
Sun 9th A.L.P.G. Travelling Golf Pro Road Show, Auditorium Brunch from 11am, $25
Fri 13th Stevie Page album launch, Audi from 8pm
Sat 14th Hot August Night - Neil Diamond Show (Pambula Pool Fundraiser) Audi 8pm. $20 limited standing/$30 seated.
Fri 20th Contact Club for details
Sat 21st Ben Anderson, free in the Main Bar 8pm
Fri 27th Contact Club for details
Sat 28th Scarlett, free in the Main Bar 8pm
Merimbula Aquarium And Wharf Restaurant 
Ph 6495 4446  
Sun 7th Steve Clarke Trio 
Lakeview Hotel
Ph 6495 1202
Sat 7th DJ’S
Sat 14th DJ’S
Thu19th Down South Jazz – Sounds of Trio part three
Sat 21st Sydney Band Delta Riggs and DJ Mick
Sat 28th DJ Mick
Merimbula RSL
Ph 6495 1502
Weekends All codes of football action, all on the Big Screens
Tura Beach Country Club
Ph 6495 9002
Tura’s New Talent quest. Entries close 5.00pm July 30th
Fri 6th Heats commence
Tathra Beach Hotel-Motel
Ph 6494 1101
Contact Hotel for details
Bermagui Country Club
Ph 6493 4340
Fri 6th Karaoke from 8:30pm
Fri 13th Brian & Annie from 8:30pm
Fri 20th Dave Nolan from 8:30pmFri
Tilba Valley Winery
Ph 4473 7308
Sun 1st End of Season Party, 5pm Makin’ Whoopee, $20pp
Catalina Country Club
Ph 4472 4022
Contact Club for details
Batemans Bay Bowling Club
Ph 4472 4502
Contact Club for details
Batemans Bay Soldiers Club
Ph 4472 4117 
LOUNGE BAR
Fri 6th/Sat 7th Impact One
Fri 13th/Sat 14th Pete Gervason
Fri 20th/Sat 21s Jivehouse
Fri 27th/Sat 28th Darryl Lamb
AUDITORIUM
Saturday 4th September 
John Paul Young 
Members $35, Guests $38
Doors Open 7.30pm