Eden Activities & Attractions
Twofold Bay which opens out to the waters of the South Pacific Ocean. Water activities never ceases – surfers, wind and kite surfers, water skiers, scuba divers, fishermen, yachts from the local club, there is always something happening.
Activities & Attractions
As well as charter vessels which take passengers to watch the whales at sea there are some great places to do shore based whale watching. To the south of Eden, Green Cape and South Head in the southern section of the Ben Boyd National Park are excellent vantage points to spot whales. Within Twofold Bay there are viewing platforms at the Rotary Park Lookout and at the eastern end of Bass Street.
Boyd's Tower
Boyd's Tower is approx 34kms on the Victorian side of Eden. Entrepeneur Benjamin Boyd built this elaborate sandstone tower in 1847. Designed to serve as a lighthouse it was ever only used as a lookout tower for whale spotting. Further Information Eden Visitors Centre ph: (02) 6496 1953 Email: info@edentourism.com.au
The Picture Show Man
80 Main Street Merimbula NSW 2548New release movies screened daily in air-conditioned comfort. Both cinemas are equipped with Dolby Digital Surround Sound. Digital Projection Technology for our on-screen advertising and selected feature films.
Tickets may be purchased for any programmed session in advance. Telephone bookings not accepted. ATM facilities at Cinema . Candy Bar with all the movie going goodies available. Parking accessible from Merimbula Drive.
Water Safety Hints
• Swim or surf only at beaches patrolled by lifeguards• Always swim between the flags marking the area safer for swimming.
• Read and obey the signs
• Be careful where you dive – accidents often result from diving into shallow waters.
• Be aware of slippery banks and rocks when fishing
• Don’t swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Always swim under supervision
• If you get into trouble in the water, stay calm. Signal for help, then float and wait for assistance
• Float with a current or undertow. Don’t try to swim against it.
• When out on the water always wear the correct safety equipment.
Merimbula Air Services
Arthur Kaine Drive Merimbula VIC 2548Situated at Merimbula Airport
Gabo Island Adventures - "The Big Day Out"
Scenic Flights. Aircraft Charter. Flying Training.
Helicopter Flights, Skydiving, Aerial Photography
Whale Watching Flights Sept-Nov
Davidsons Whaling Station
See relics of the try-works and read about the life of 19th century whalers at Davidson's Whaling Station site on the shores of Kiah Inlet at Twofold Bay.More Information contact Eden Visitors Information Centre
Ph: (02) 6496 1953 Email: info@edentourism.com.au
Edrom Lodge
South of Eden near the Chip Mill stately Edrom Lodge was completed by John Logan in 1913. Today is used for conferences, educational and group activities.Further Information from Eden Visitors Centre
ph: (02) 6496 1953 Email: info@edentourism.com.au
Eden Killer Whale Museum
Imlay Street Eden NSW 2551Established in 1931, is one of the oldest museums in NSW, and records for posterity this incredible battle between intrepid men in rowboats, armed only with hand harpoons and the leviathans of the sea. The whalemen were, however, assisted by a pod of killer whales and the museum contains the unique story and the skeleton of the most famous of the killer whales "Old Tom".
The skeleton is the only one on public display in the southern hemisphere.
Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery
Snug Cove Wharf-253 Imlay Street Eden NSW 2551For a touch tank experience where you can closely examine marine creatures from local rocky shores. At the new marine laboratory you can examine species under microscopes. See spectaucular footage of marine life in the theatre.
Open during school holidays or by appointment-Group bookings and coaches welcome.
Sapphire Aquatic Centre
Pambula Beach Road Pambula Beach NSW 2549The only 12 month indoor multi-use aquatic centre in the Bega Valley Shire - A Tourist Facility - General Recreation.
Learn to swim, Baby Boomers & Older Programs, Warm water exercise, Access for the disabled, Young children’s water confidence programs, Kids Water Playground. Aged therapy.