Whale sightings are guaranteed on all whale watching tours from sept to nov or youll receive a full refund. Whether it is a fishing charter, a whale watching cruise or ocean adventure tour they have a tour to suit. Some of the most ideal whale watching vantage points are within easy walking distance from our cabins. Merimbula and sapphire coast attractions are many and varied, scattered along the coastline each town offers its own unique activities and attractions, many of which are centered around the regions stunning natural environment. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world.
Merimbula attractions capri apartments merimbula accommodation self contained merimbula holiday accommodation. In the picturesque little town of tathra, the azure tides of the south coast wash over a golden sand beach that is enveloped in dense greenery of woodland as far as the eye can see. Rome2rio makes travelling from melbourne to merimbula easy. Its been one of the busiest starts to the season in years with whale numbers on the increase and large pods of dolphins being spotted frolicking with their cetacean. The pelican motor inn offers fully guided tours of the wonderful sapphire coast. Call us on 1800 088 511 if you need help choosing a whale watching tour from merimbula. Here we will visit the killer whale museum whose name given to an orca by whalers in the port of eden on the southeast coast of australia. It is only a very short 8 minute cruise out into the merimbula bay and from this point whales can be found. Talk to us about family friendly 3 hour fishing trips or 5 hour reef fishing trips.
The whale watching season is underway and merimbula is one of the busiest sections of the humpback highway as mothers and calves make their way to the summer feeding grounds. If you are owed money by the company, please download the report to creditors and complete the proof of debtclaim form on page 81 of the report. There are many superb day trips along the sapphire coast. Download brochure pdf rathlin ii game fishing reef fishing whale watching charter merimbula sapphire coast nsw.
Winter time is when huge numbers of whales primarily humpbacks and lone southern right whales stop and congregate off the coast to feed their young before the last stage. Cruise merimbula and the sapphire coast onboard a comfortable catamaran with merimbula marina. The waters of the sapphire coast one of the few places in the world where humpbacks can be observed lateral. Be a witness of the humpback whale migration this year. Merimbula is the name derived from the aboriginal word two lakes. We cruise out to the shelf at around 20 knots with a top speed of 28 knots. Whale watching merimbula, south coast nsw with headland. You can get the latest whale sightings, record your own sightings and help other whale watchers spot a whale via twitter and facebook. From mid august through to the end of november large numbers of humpback whales travel past merimbula, nsw. Merimbula is a coastal tourist town located in the sapphire coast with a population of around 4,000 people. The waters of the sapphire coast one of the few places in the world where humpbacks can be observed lateral lunge feeding. Merimbula whale watching cruises the pristine waters off merimbula are the perfect place for whale watching. There is a wide range of holiday accommodation in the area including motels, selfcontained units and holiday houses for rent.
Merimbula is a beachside town on the far south coast of the australian state of new south wales understand get in by plane. A fivenight whalewatching escape to merimbula for 2 people, including. The majority of whale watching tours depart from the merimbula marina, many of which also offer special accommodation and whale watching tour packages at reduced prices. Operating under the auspices of merimbula marina, go whale watching helps interested parties stare straight into the blubbery blowholes of oceanic mammals in the waters off darling harbour. Merimbula marina best whale watching on the sapphire coast. Eg bottom fishing, whale watching, bird watching, diving or just to cruise around our stunning coastline. Boasting beautiful beaches, sparkling bays and lush national parks, theres something here for everyone. Many species of whales can be sighted throughout the year including humpbacks, southern rights, minke, brydes, blue and orcas whales. Melbourne to merimbula 4 ways to travel via train, plane. Merimbula whale watching, merimbula, new south wales.
The pristine waters off merimbula are the perfect place for whale watching, fishing charters, dolphin cruises and boat hire. It offers a restaurant, a heated outdoor pool and free parking on site. Landbased viewing is mostly conducted from within the ben boyd national park, which offers a number of quality vantage points from high above the water. Our passion is whale watching and for 8 months of the year this is what we do. Saving you both time and money when arranging all of your holiday needs, these merimbula and sapphire coast holiday packages offer significant savings as well as the opportunity to combine all your travel needs in to one coordinated. Merimbula and sapphire coast holiday packages are the cheapest way to plan and book your visit to this popular coastal holiday destination. Headland fishing charters whale watching merimbula south. The crew are excellent and caring, even stopping the boat briefly to enable my elderly wife to move to a more sheltered part of the boat. Accommodation in merimbula merimbula has a variety of whale watching tours for you to choose from. Merimbula, also known as the jewel of the sapphire coast, is a perfect central location to explore the many land whale watching locations in the area. Humpback,bluewhales and dolphins at merimbula nsw australia. As one of the sapphire coasts best travel spots, merimbula is a fantastic gateway to the many lakes and beaches of. We have a selection of merimbula whale watching tours to choose from below. Book with webjet and compare a range of cheap flights to merimbula, including plenty of low airfares with domestic airline rex flights.
Australian whale watching guide tours and attractions. Their boats are designed to provide you with a comfortable, exciting way to see the beautiful coastline, beaches, headlands, cliffs and caves. Win 1 of 2 whalewatching escapes to merimbula for 2 from. Return flights to merimbula ex melbourne with free spirit airlines. Call us if you need help choosing a whale watching tour from merimbula. Summer is a fantastic time to explore the beautiful sapphire coast. Go whale watching offers a range of whalewatching experiences designed to let passengers get up close and personal with a variety of whale species. In the waters of the sapphire coast they can be seen. Merimbula is a coastal resort town located between eden and bega on the new south wales sapphire coast surrounded by ocean beaches and the vast merimbula lake, the town is noted for its fishing, beautiful beaches and wide range of holiday activities for visitors. Visit the merimbula boardwalk on your trip to merimbula or.
Merimbula is a wonderful place to view whales from. Whale watching in merimbula nsw beach cabins merimbula. Five nights accommodation at coast resort merimbula. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation. For any more information and south coast coach tour dates please download the. The pristine waters off merimbula on nsws sapphire coast are the perfect place for whale watching. Find all the transport options for your trip from melbourne to merimbula right here. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. The name originates from an aboriginal word meaning two lakes the town has an airport for quick access and many visitors come from sydney and melbourne for perfect beachside holiday. The season peaks at the end of october, with the whale watching festival in eden. Like our page and download photos taken from your cruise for free. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure.
Merimbula accommodation best things to do in merimbula. Merimbula marina whale watching cruises sapphire coast. Sitting on the edge of short point in merimbula, many of the cabins and sites boast 270. Nrma merimbula beach holiday park is one of the best humpback whale viewing locations along the east coast. For best results, use the customized trip planning widget for the merimbula boardwalk on your website. Things to do in merimbula day trips part one beach cabins. We invite you to join one of our coastal discovery tours or fishing charters. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. Merimbula is a predominantly a tourist town, with a majority of the towns earnings coming from tourism. Whale watching tours departing from merimbula nsw whalefree. There are plenty of events happening all year round in. Merimbula marina do fantastic trips out to sea where whales seals dolphins seabirds and sting rays are all seen from the boat. Six days free car hire in a standard car via eden motor group winner must cover fuel expenses and consider insurances.
See migrating humpback whales and southern right whales from the coast or take a whalewatching cruise. Merimbula marina ocean adventure tours merimbula nsw. The 10 best things to do in merimbula 2020 with photos. Whale watching at nrma merimbula beach holiday park. Sydney ferries services to darling harbour depart circular quay wharf 5 every half hour. May to august during the norther migration of the wonderful humpback whales we operate cruises out of darling harbour sydney. Eden and surrounds wild about whales nsw national parks. To find the best spot for whale watching, download the popular wild about whales. After downloading the itinerary, please click on the arrow located at the top righthand side of the screen. Whale watching from the spacious deck of rathlin 2.
It is served by regional express airlines daily from melbourne and sydney there is a cycleway that runs between pambula and. Headland fishing charters, fishing charters merimbula and fishing tours merimbula. Merimbulas best service l do not overcrowd like other boats. Merimbula marina ocean adventure tours nsw holidays.
Like the page and download photos taken from your cruise for free. Of course if you want the up close and personal experience of a lifetime, hop aboard a whale watching cruise in merimbula. As the waves lazily lapped the aureate shores, we drove in from eden with the sea breeze caressing our faces. Capri apartments fully self contained merimbula accommodation is an idealy sized complex of eleven holiday apartments and offers affordable merimbula holiday apartments with 4 star aaa tourism rated accommodation to suit needs of all. We list all the discounts and special offers for merimbula marina whale watching from groupon, scoopon, living social and more. Merimbula marina have tours and cruises leaving every day.
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