Drawn by pristine bays and beaches and
inspired by the natural wonders of the many National
Parks
Many creative people, including artists, poets,
writers, filmmakers, photographers and musicians, have
made their home in this spectacular coastal region that
is the Sapphire Coast.
Discover food and wine, take a whale-watch tour or explore
the Panboola Wetlands in Pambula and spot a golden bell
frog. From Bermagui to Border you can enjoy fish and chips
on the waterfront and even make your boomerang come back
when you visit the Umbarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre,
you might even learn how to paint in ochre. This and much
more is available when you visit or live on the Sapphire
Coast of NSW Australia.
National Parks - with dedicated walking tracks, and other conservation
reserves located on the Far South Coast of New South Wales.
Reserves are managed by the National Parks and Wildlife
Service in this area and they protect some of the state's
finest coastal scenery, including the jagged features of
Mimosa Rocks and Ben Boyd National Parks together with
Bournda's expansive beach areas, these parks offer a wealth
of areas to both enjoy and explore.
From Bermagui to the border, the coastal
parks enchant you with endless trails, and reminders of
many thousands of years of past Aboriginal habitation.
Rainforest gullies and old growth forests rich
with wildlife will excite any visitor.
Bird Watching and Photography - indulge
in your special interest when surrounded by the natural
wonders or just enjoying the peace and beauty that is the Sapphire
Coast. Pambula wetlands isjust one sanctuary reserve for
native wildlife, and has an abundance of flora and fauna,
with purpose built viewing stalls so you can capture
the essence of nature without disturbing the animals.
Water and land Activities - Breathe in the natural beauty
of ancient rainforests or stretch out on a spectacular white
sandy beach. Get close to nature, dive with the seals, watch
dolphins play, and when in season be entertained and thrilled
at the sight of breaching whales.
Tour charming country
towns and explore rural villages where there is a story on
every street. You’ll find art galleries,
boutiques, historical significance and more.
Markets are a plenty on the Sapphire Coast. Regular markets
available in Candelo, Bermagui, Bega, Merimbula, Pambula,
Wyndham and Eden, You can buy the freshest local produce
and seafood as well as homemade and handmade delights. There
is sure to be something for the whole family to enjoy.
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