Towel, check. Camera, check. Smiles, check. If you’re gearing up for the holiday season, discover the ultimate list of Eurobodalla holiday activities to entertain the whole family and make your coastal getaway one to remember.
Create memories with a coastal Christmas in Eurobodalla
As the year winds down, the stunning oceanfront region of Eurobodalla on NSW’s South Coast comes alive with the holiday spirit. Take the opportunity to celebrate with your loved ones on pristine beaches, in lush national parks and engaging family-friendly holiday events.
Whether you’re a local rediscovering your backyard, visiting for the first time or making your regular return, our guide lists the top must-do events in November and December. Add these to your itinerary to make your coastal Christmas in Eurobodalla one unlike any other. Read on!
Shop for Christmas cheer at seasonal markets
Eurobodalla is blessed with more than striking natural landscapes. It’s home to a community of dedicated craftsmen and artisanal growers producing unique products you won’t find anywhere else. If you’re looking to buy something unique to furnish your home, stock your pantry, or add a new ensemble to your wardrobe, visiting one of the many local markets should be at the top of your list.
Deck the stalls at Long Beach Christmas Fair
Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, everyone can join in the fun at the Long Beach Christmas Fair. Within easy reach from Durras, Batemans Bay, and Batehaven, a half-day of activities in December await to entertain your family. Start the morning with freshly brewed coffee and stroll the grounds of a beachfront park, perusing stalls, sampling food and rocking out to live music while waiting for Santa to visit.
The fun doesn’t have to end when Santa returns to the North Pole. Feast on a smorgasbord of food, don your swimmers and burn off excess energy by practising your backstroke in Long Beach’s tranquil water.
Date and time: Sunday, 08 December 2024, 9 am – 1 pm
Location: Sandy Pl, Long Beach NSW 2536
Support a good cause at the Maranatha Christmas Fair
Date and time: Saturday, 07 December 2024, 10am- 3 pm
Location: 56 Calton Road, Batehaven NSW 2536
Find good tidings and more at the SAGE Farmers Market
The SAGE Farmers Market in Moruya has become an institution for locals and travellers alike. Held every Tuesday afternoon at Riverside Park, you’ll be delighted by stalls overflowing with high-quality, locally grown, seasonal fruits, vegetables and other delicacies to help your kitchen creations come alive.
If you can’t let go of hosting large family meals during your coastal Christmas in Eurobodalla, don’t hesitate to ask stallholders. The market was established to support local growers and share knowledge in a community-led, sustainable setting, so you can find some sage advice and recipes that will have your family (and maybe three wise men) lining up for seconds.
Date and time: Every Tuesday, 3 – 5 pm
Location: Riverside Park, Moruya
Join art, music and cultural activities and events in November and December
Eurobodalla is more than a destination of striking natural vistas — it’s home to a thriving cultural landscape that will get your creative juices flowing. With several family-friendly holiday events available every week, your options to get inspired are endless.
Sing a sleighing song at Broulee Brewhouse’s live music events
With Christmas prep well under way, rather than wearing your dancing shoes, why not slip on some elves shoes to rock in the festive season at Broulee Brewhouse. Every weekend, this popular hangout invites you to wind down with live music and craft beers.
With Broulee’s iconic sand dunes metres away and a rotating schedule of local bands and musicians providing the perfect holiday soundtrack, your Saturday and Sunday afternoons are sorted. Broulee Brewhouse is dog-friendly, so don’t forget to bring your furry best friend and a few mates. For travellers returning to the region every year, the Brewhouse’s live music events are often quoted as one of their favourite Eurobodalla holiday activities.
Date and time: Every Saturday and Sunday, 2 – 5 pm
Location: 71 Coronation Drive, Broulee, NSW
Find your inner art critic at Congo Crafts 39th Annual Exhibition
Every year, the Congo Crafts Gallery hosts an exhibition that takes a deep dive into the latest pieces by a selected artist. In the 39th rendition, you can tour Jim Simms’ loamy Japanese and Korean-inspired stoneware ceramics and acrylic paintings on canvas.
Using various ceramic and glazing techniques to achieve a dramatic result, this November event allows you and your children to experience new concepts exploring how art can elevate everyday items like vases, cups and bowls.
Date and time: 7 December 2024 – 1 February 2025, Monday through Saturday, 10 am—4 pm.
Location: 721 Congo Rd, Congo NSW 2537
View the future winner of the Basil Sellers Art Prize
If you’re lucky enough to visit during the exhibition opening, you can step behind the velvet rope and see the Basil Sellers Art Prize winner be crowned. While no royal jewels are exchanged, the successful artist of 20 finalists and many more entrants from around the country compete to be awarded a vaunted title, recognition and a cash prize of $30,000!
Now in its 20th year, it’s an exciting, free, family-friendly holiday event everyone can get behind and see some of the country’s finest examples of painting, drawing, and printmaking. Whether you love to get lost in the interplay of colours in abstract pieces or you’re fascinated by how artists interpret their inspiration, behind every frame, endless ideas are waiting to be told and shared.
Date and time: 1 December – 15 December 2024, Monday to Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm.
Location: Corner of Vulcan St and Campbell St, Moruya NSW 2537
Practice your vocals at Carols by Candlelight
Turn off your holiday soundtracks because it’s time for the real experience — Moruya Lions Club is hosting this year’s Carols by Candlelight event in Riverside Park. Bring a candle to illuminate yourself in a soft glow as the region’s most talented singers share their interpretations of classic Christmas carols.
If you’re looking for a family-friendly holiday event that is as exciting for children as it is for adults, you have the perfect opportunity to embrace tradition and try to overshadow the professionals with your rendition of Silent Night or Santa Claus is Coming to Town.
Date and time: 22 October 2024
Location: Riverside Park, Moruya
Get out and about in Eurobodalla’s unique natural destinations
From rolling sand dunes to littoral rainforest and lush forested areas, Eurobodalla is home to a rich ecosystem waiting for you to explore. From walkable trails you can independently travel to multi-day tours, giving you ample opportunity to experience all things natural, there is a whole world out there waiting for you to discover.
Jump back in time at Mogo Village
9 km from Batemans Bay, Mogo village gives you a glimpse into the past. Established in the 1850s during the gold rush, Mogo became a prominent destination for prospectors hoping to strike riches digging for nuggets of gold. Today, many historical buildings have been preserved, providing a striking setting to shop for artisanal food, homewares, artwork, and brick-a-brack, among its heritage architecture.
If you want to have a treechange during your coastal Christmas in Eurobodalla, there is no better place than Mogo. Take advantage of its central location and have the perfect base to explore the region, join many events in November and participate in several activities in December. Just 2 km away, the Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens are a few minutes’ drive, enabling you to get back in touch with nature, traversing its landscaped gardens and walking trails.
While you can turn back time in historic Mogo, you can skip continents at Mogo Wildlife Park, where you can take a safari of sorts, spotting Sumatran tigers, lions, western lowland gorillas, and so much more. You can even organise animal encounters for people who like to get up close and personal.
Date and time: Year-round
Location: Mogo Village
Island hop Broulee Island
Broulee Island is one of the best whale-watching spots on the Eastern coast, but it is a year-round destination with lots to do. From climbing over sand dunes to circling the island’s littoral rainforest, it offers the perfect setting for bushwalking, picnics and cooling off in the afternoon with a swim. Remember to bring a snorkel and adventure underwater to explore a rich ecosystem of sand flats, big reef walls and shallow reefs and have the chance to potentially spot banjo sharks, stingrays, green turtles, or the endangered weedy sea dragon and eastern blue devil fish in their natural habitat.
Date and time: Year-round
Location: Broulee Island Carpark
Enjoy an unforgettable seaside holiday in Eurobodalla this Summer
As the holiday season draws near, Eurobodalla offers a vibrant mix of festivities, natural beauty, and cultural charm that promises to make your coastal Christmas extraordinary. From the glimmer of candlelit carols and the thrill of community events to the tranquil moments on pristine beaches, and lush rainforest trails, our stunning region invites you to create cherished memories with your loved ones.
With easy connections by car and public transport from Sydney, Canberra, and beyond and an exciting roster of events and activities in November and December, there is no better excuse to take a break and discover the joy of a coastal twist on the festive season.
Don’t just celebrate the holidays — live them to the fullest in Eurobodalla!
