Local Attractions ~ Things to Do and See
Little Extras ...
We can organise little extras during your stay to enjoy in the garden, nestled in front of the fireplace, or in the privacy of your room.
Golf The Sapphire Coast is a wonderful golfing destination. There are five Championship Golf Courses within a 30min - 75 min drive, Tura Beach, Pambula -Merimbula, Eden, Bega and Bermagui. As Golf Professionals at Tura Beach we are a little bit bias. Tura Beach is a regular in Australia’s top 100 public access golf courses. The beautiful 18-hole championship layout is a must-play for both serious and leisure golfers.The course weaves its way down to the beach and back again through mature eucalyptus forest with undulating and challenging terrain. It is Par 73 with a blue course slope rating of 144 and a white course slope of 135. The layout offers spectacular views from tees and greens over the Pacific Ocean and every hole provide unique challenges for players of all levels. It is one of Australia’s truly great non-metropolitan golf courses. The 18-hole course was opened in 1982 by its designers Mike Woolveridge and five times British Open winner Peter Thomson. It was the first residential golf course in NSW and has been a regular host for Men’s and Ladies Pro-am events, Legends tour events, an annual interstate elite young golfer’s championships and regular district and regional championships. On the South Coast it has become the Player’s Choice. Golf Lessons and Schools - Sapphire Coast Golf School Sapphire Coast Golf School (SCGS) is located at Tura Beach Country Club. You can have private lessons, or booking into a golf school might be more your style. Either way, SCGS is an enjoyable way to improve your skills and spend quality time with your coach in a very relaxed environment. For more information on SCGS, please click here Cycling We are also keen cyclists and there are some great bike paths from Pambula to Pambula Beach and into Merimbula. For the more serious cyclist, there are some stunning road rides and great mountain bike tracks. For more information on local cycling, please click here Beaches The Sapphire Coast is stunning and our beaches are a great place to cool off and unwind. For more information on the local beaches, please click here Kiah Wilderness Tours KWT specialise in small group kayak tours (from two to six people only) and are just 10 minutes' from Eden. Half-day tour including ALL gear and refreshments is available. No experience is needed, bookings are essential though. Into birdwatching, fishing or swimming? Tours can be tailored to suit your needs. For more information, please click here Telephone (Jenny): 0429 961 047 Tennis Pambula Tennis Club has six synthetic grass courts for hire during the day. Casual hire: $12 per hour, per court. Courts are not available for hire on competition nights, or on the second Sunday of the month (Pambula market day). Telephone: 02 6495 6708. Eden Tennis Club has four synthetic grass courts Aslings Beach Road, Eden Open seven days from 8:00am to 10:00pm (closed major public holidays) Telephone: 02 6496 2203 Walking Tracks There are plenty of places to go for a walk. Whether it be a stroll down the main street, or a serious bout of exercise you're after, you're sure to find a walk that's suitable. For more information on local walking tracks, please click here Local Markets Local Markets are a unique place to view and purchase local craft and produce. To view upcoming market dates, please click here Gift Shop / Gallery One of our favourite gift shops and places to chill is at The Oaklands Barn. They have a large selection of homewares, plus an Art Gallery owned and operated by a co-operative of local artists. The gallery regularly changes its exhibition of paintings, pottery, jewellery, woodwork, stained glass, textiles and handmade cards. While you're there, treat yourself to some organic coffee and a scrumptious lunch. For more information on Oaklands, please click here Cruises and Whale Watching The Whale Watching season starts mid September until late November. Eden has just been awarded Australia's number one Whale watching destination by Australian Geographic 2014. Cat Balou Cruises operate each morning during the season and for more information, please click here When it's not the Whale Watching season, may we suggest you book a Twofold Bay Discovery Cruise, it's absolutely stunning! Oyster Tours Sapphire Coast Oyster Farmers have become famous throughout Australia and the world for their excellent quality and flavour. Wheelers Oyster Farm offers the opportunity to discover the complete oyster story with a tour of their state-of-the-art factory and video showing the complete history of oyster farming and the life cycle of oysters. No booking required - just arrive shortly before 11:00am to take the tour. Wheelers also has a beautiful gift shop featuring jewellery and souvenirs. When you're finished with the tour, grab yourself an ice cream, treat yourself to a beautiful lunch in their restaurant, or enjoy some delicious fish'n chips eat in or take away. For more information on Wheelers Seafood, please click here Local Restaurants and Cafés For a list of recommended local places, please click here |