I spy…whales!

Montague Island Adventures

Between spy hopping and bait balls the whales regularly put on a show for the owner of Montague Island Adventures and Charter Fish Narooma Life as a land lubber isn’t for everyone. It’s a reality Benn Boulton quickly realised after starting a career as an engineer. “I just had a love for the water, so …

Mug Shot

Aerial view of Montague Island

For decades, Norm Ingersole has been having a whale of a time with Narooma’s whales as skipper for Narooma Charters. Getting mugged isn’t something that most people would aspire to, but for Norm Ingersole, it’s usually a positive experience.  The owner of Narooma Charters and Montague Island Tours gets mugged quite often–by whales that is. …

Whales ahoy!

Whale breachin in Eurobodalla

By land or by sea, the Eurobodalla offers some of Australia’s best whale watching. Slaps and spy hopping may sound ominous, but not when you put them in this context: all are behaviours of the 35,000 plus whales migrating along the East Coast of Australia every year. Visitors to Eurobodalla don’t have to work hard …

Cooking with oysters

Fresh oysters

While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, it’s not often we hear an oyster being effusively described as pretty. Nor do we often hear praise for the positive environmental impacts oysters have on our waterways. But these humble molluscs are frequently heralded as one of the most prized seafoods, and many a food …

Best holiday accommodation in Broulee

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A renowned surf destination with crystal clear waters and quality breaks, Broulee is a quintessential seaside localty on the south coast of New South Wales. Wedged between Eurobodalla’s Moruya and Mossy Point, this beachy coastal town has unique appeal. It offers stunning whale migration vantage points and access to the tranquil Broulee Island Nature Reserve. …

Best holiday accommodation in Moruya

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Known for its rich rural history and award-winning markets, Moruya is one of Eurobodalla’s tranquil inland icons. Nestled along the banks of the beautiful Moruya River, this quiet hinterland is a natural magnet for visitors with a passion for kayaking, fishing, boating and other water-based activities. With a selection of holiday rentals in Moruya to …

Best holiday accommodation in Batemans Bay

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A true gem of the Eurobodalla region, Batemans Bay sparkles. This relaxed yet lively coastal town is surrounded by a stunning array of beaches, national parks, villages and forests. As one of the most popular holiday destinations of the NSW south coast, visitors are spoilt for choice with a host of beautiful Batemans Bay accommodation …

Best holiday accommodation in Nelligen

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A location of tranquility, the historic village of Nelligen hugs the sweeping bend of the rolling Clyde River. A serene port town with a rich and fascinating history, Nelligen is just a few kilometres west of Batemans Bay city centre. This picturesque pocket of Eurobodalla enjoys its place among the lush green forests of the …

Best holiday accommodation in Bodalla

Bodalla Dairy Shed

Located halfway between riverside Moruya and the picturesque beachside locale of Narooma is the historic village of Bodalla. With a rich history of dairy farming stretching back to the 1860s, this unhurried, rustic destination is one of the prettiest in Eurobodalla.  The village offers a quaint selection of local stays plus an assortment of nearby …

Get ready for Gravel

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Clarkes Gambit is coming to Eurobodalla this spring! a bushranger series cycling event Who is Graveleur and what is Clarkes Gambit? Graveleur Back Road Explorers is a cycling community drawn together by a love of exploring the back roads of Australia. For Graveleurs, it is all about the journey, not the destination and exploring the …

Exciting new venue in Tomakin

Outdoor seating at tomakin Sports and social club

Introducing ‘The Patch, Tomakin’ an exciting new venue for Eurobodalla on the NSW south coast. A transformation for Tomakin Sports Club The Patch, Tomakin will transform the previous Tomakin sporting club and hospitality space into a modern yet relaxed venue for Eurobodalla. The stylish 226-seat space will landmark the region as a foodie destination for …

Secret Diary of a Foodie

Fresh oysters on a plate

The Gourmet Coast Trail has launched the ‘Secret Diary of a Foodie’ marketing campaign. Secret Diary of a Foodie: Batemans Bay to Eden The Gourmet Coast Trail (GCT) have released their ‘Secret Diary of a Foodie’ marketing campaign. This campaign has been months in the making for the volunteer based GCT committee and was made …