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Pipers lookout

Natural Attractions

Pipers lookout

Take a break from your journey over Brown Mountain at Pipers lookout. This series of lookouts offers spellbinding views over the Bemboka escarpment and Bega Valley. After checking out the main lookout near the picnic area, follow the 500m boardwalk to a further two lookouts. While this isn't quite a canopy walk, the descending slope beneath the boardwalk gives you the feeling of floating amongst the eucalypts and lush ferns. You can use the stairs to make a loop of the three lookouts. Whatever you do, be sure to bring your camera the surrounding old-growth forest and rainforest create excellent photo opportunities.

Bemboka NSW

12 km away

Candelo village — Image credit: David Rogers Photography

Landmarks and Buildings

Candelo

Travelling inland along the valley of the Bega River, the road ambles through rich dairy and beef country before arriving at the historical village of Candelo. The town remains a meeting place and through fare for travellers, musicians and artists. Set on the banks of the Candelo River and with a population of just 300, you'll be surprised by the local fare and busy events calendar. On the first Sunday of each month, the town hosts one of the region's oldest markets and there are regular music festivals, open recordings and performances at the historical town hall and St Peter's Church. The famed Candelo Village Festival occurs every two years and is a celebration of music, arts, crafts and village life. Although bullock teams no longer pass through town and there is little need for blacksmith's shops, a walk along these streets conjures up images of a past way of life. Candelo today still retains many of its nineteenth-century old buildings, offering a warm and open reception to travellers. Candelo is surrounded by beautiful old forests and clear waterways. In South East Forests National Park you can take bushwalks through old-growth forest, go boulder hopping through the network of waterways, picnic by a creek or take exploratory drives along the forest trails.

Candelo NSW

19 km away

Brogo

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Brogo

The locality of Brogo lies towards the northern end of the beautiful Bega Valley, approximately 20 kilometres from the township of Bega itself. Wadbilliga National Park provides a stunning backdrop to the west, of which 400 square kilometres is the catchment for the pristine waters of the Brogo River which meanders through the heart of the town. One of the features of the area is the stunning Brogo Dam, which was built in 1976 to provide water to the dairy industry and is contained within the Brogo wilderness area and the southern section of Wadbilliga National Park. The park protects rugged coastal escarpment and plateau areas surrounding the Wadbilliga, Tuross and Brogo Rivers. The Brogo Dam is situated in the southern region of the park and offers picnic facilities and a ramp from which to launch your canoe, kayak or row boat. Power boats are also welcome in this area. Paddling this waterway is the best way to explore the dam and gain access to remote pockets of bushland. Explore tranquil rainforest gullies and the rugged picturesque surroundings. Sheer cliffs overhang the water with rock orchids and ferns, while the surrounding bush harbours many native birds and animals.

Brogo NSW

22 km away

Wadbilliga National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Wadbilliga National Park

Wadbilliga National Park features remote and rugged wilderness that will leave you feeling like you've truly escaped into the great outdoors. The scenery here has been compared to Kakadu National Park, with steep gorges carved into dramatic ancient granite cliffs contrasting with wide, undulating plateaus from the high escarpment country down to the coastal plain. Wadbilliga has deliberately been left in a pristine state to form a haven for the many animals and birds that take refuge here, and there is also an incredible range of plant life. Among the endangered animals you may see are the spotted-tailed quoll. Powerful, masked and sooty owls can be heard by night, and by day diamond pythons may be seen sunning themselves on the plentiful rocky outcrops. This vast, untamed wilderness is popular with well-equipped campers, self-reliant bushwalkers and photographers. Be sure not to miss seeing the striking Tuross Falls and Tuross River Gorge as well, which are truly unforgettable sights.

Brogo NSW

23 km away

Wandella Cheese Factory — Image credit: Bega Valley Historical Society

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Bega Pioneers Museum

The Bega Pioneers Museum is housed in the second oldest extant building in Bega. It is dedicated to the history of the Bega Valley and its surroundings. It covers the time period from the early 1800s to the current day and includes military, domestic, transport and working equipment. It also provides a research facility. There is a large photographic and newspaper collection.

Bega NSW

25 km away

Diana Stewart — Image credit: D Stewart

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Spiral Gallery Cooperative

Spiral Gallery Co-operative is one of the longest established Artists Run Initiatives in NSW and Australia. Spiral Gallery Bega supports contemporary art practice through creative exhibitions and is a not for profit artists-run cooperative established in 1997. It has forged its way to become one of the icons of Bega Valley, working in partnership with many artists and organisations to mentor and support arts development in the Bega Valley and Sapphire Coast. The gallery promotes contemporary and innovative art practice through its exhibition program in this region. It offers opportunities for both established and emerging artists to exhibit and sell their work, hosting solo shows, community group shows and exhibitions by the Spiral artists themselves. It is the only open access gallery in the Bega Valley region. The Gallery caters to a broad range of artists including painters, sculptors, glass artists, gold and silversmiths, textile artists, printers, photographers, mixed media and installation artists living within the Bega Valley and beyond. The gallery offers the chance to use and share a professional exhibition space as well as to connect, exchange artistic dialogue and informal mentoring.

Bega NSW

25 km away

SECCA exterior view — Image credit: David Rogers

Galleries, Museums and Collections

South East Centre for Contemporary Art

South East Centre for Contemporary Art (SECCA) is the leading space for contemporary art, culture and ideas on the Far South Coast of NSW. SECCA hosts touring exhibitions of national significance along with its own exclusively curated artistic program as part of its cultural tourism plan that is designed to engage tens of thousands of visitors to the region annually. SECCA brings our community together, to build and share our identity, history, creativity and culture, through engagement with the arts. SECCA stimulates, develops and enhances the diverse visual culture of the region through viable, accessible, dynamic and relevant exhibition, education and collection programs. SECCA is a service of Bega Valley Shire Council and is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

Bega NSW

25 km away

Susan Hill

Shopping and Markets

Bega Produce Market

Every Friday the Bega Produce Market takes place right in the heart of Bega, with local growers and producers displaying their wares in Littleton Gardens, on Bega/Djiringanj country. From baked goods and sourdough, to seedlings and seeds, abundant seasonal produce, flowers, preserves, crafts and live music, come along in the cool Bega mornings to stock up on all that is green, grown and generous, and learn more about low carbon living! From 8am to 1pm.

Bega NSW

25 km away

Myrtle Mountain lookout

Natural Attractions

Myrtle Mountain lookout

You may think driving through the park’s lush wet-fern forest is as stunning as it gets, but then you arrive at Myrtle Mountain lookout. Located on Myrtle Mountain Road, this hidden gem offers a sweeping northern vista across Bega Valley farmland. You’re also treated to eastern views of scenic Candelo and Wolumla, as well as the fringing escarpment and rolling hills surrounding the valley. The ideal place to stretch your legs, take a tea break and soak up some views while driving from Eden or Bega, this lookout is popular with travellers and locals alike. Relax at a picnic table and feel the crisp NSW south coastal breeze. Listen out and scan the undergrowth for lyrebirds or, if you’re stopping by at night, look out for possums and gliders in the area.

Myrtle Mountain NSW

28 km away

Old Flour Mill — Image credit: Vickie Pollard

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Nimmitabel Heritage Walk

Discover the rich history of the village of Nimmitabel by taking the Heritage Walk, which explores the township and can be completed in an hour or can be broken into shorter walks. The walk encompasses Geldmacher House - circa 1863, the Town Well, the Old Mill - circa 1872, the beautiful St Andrews Church, Cenotaph and many other interesting features and buildings that make up the history of this lovely little village. There are also some lovely little shops and cafes to pop into along the way. Information is available from the Cooma Visitors Centre, located on the corner of Centennial Park, Cooma, or the Nimmitabel Post Office.

Nimmitabel NSW

28 km away

Mumbulla Creek Falls Picnic Area

Natural Attractions

Mumbulla Creek Falls Picnic Area

You'll find a convenient boardwalk – perfect for walking with children – that leads to a scenic lookout where you can see water cascading through a dramatic gorge and granite boulder field. This is part of the legacy of an ancient shield volcano in the area, and the story of its Aboriginal heritage is conveyed through interpretive signs and an information shelter here. Don't forget your camera – the forest setting is beautiful, with eastern water dragons sunning themselves on rocks and chefs cap correa bursting with lemon and green colours. Birdwatching is superb as well – with azure kingfishers and blue wrens frequenting the area, it’s almost as though they're putting on a show for visitors. After your stroll, unpack a lunch at one of the picnic tables or fire up the free gas barbecues for a relaxing afternoon with family and friends beneath the eucalypts. This is a great picnic spot, shady and serene, surrounded by the calming sounds of the rushing creek.

Tanja NSW

30 km away

Biamanga Cultural area

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Biamanga Cultural area

A great way to take advantage of the natural splendour of Biamanga National Park is by stopping at Biamanga Cultural area during your road trip. You'll find a convenient boardwalk perfect for walking with children that leads to a scenic lookout where you can see water cascading through a dramatic gorge and granite boulder field. This is part of the legacy of an ancient shield volcano in the area, and the story of its Aboriginal heritage is conveyed through interpretive signs and an information shelter here. Don't forget your camera the forest setting is beautiful, with eastern water dragons sunning themselves on rocks and chefs cap correa bursting with lemon and green colours. Birdwatching is superb as well with azure kingfishers and blue wrens frequenting the area, it's almost as though they're putting on a show for visitors. After your stroll, unpack a lunch at one of the picnic tables or fire up the free gas barbecues for a relaxing afternoon with family and friends beneath the eucalypts. This is a great picnic spot, shady and serene, surrounded by the calming sounds of the rushing creek.

Wapengo NSW

30 km away

Goodenia Rainforest Walking Track — Image credit: Photo: John Yurasek

Natural Attractions

Goodenia Rainforest Walking Track

Set out on the Goodenia Rainforest walk and discover a magnificent stand of cool temperate rainforest that is unique in this part of NSW. An excellent track for walking with children, the 1.2 kilometre nature walk leads down into a lush gully of ferns and understorey species. Enjoy the shade provided by the dense lilly pilly canopy and keep an eye out for moss-covered rocks, vines and quirky-looking beetles as you explore. As you walk, listen out for the wonderful stream of mimicked calls performed by the superb lyrebird or the whip-crack song of the eastern whipbird. The walk starts at Goodenia Rainforest picnic area, so if you have time before or after the walk you could stop for a picnic or barbecue lunch.

South Wolumla NSW

33 km away

Goodenia Rainforest picnic area

Natural Attractions

Goodenia Rainforest picnic area

Grab a picnic table and cook up a tasty lunch on the barbecue at Goodenia Rainforest picnic area. Sheltered by mighty old-growth eucalypts in a patch of cool temperate rainforest, this picnic spot is the gateway to the exquisite Goodenia Rainforest walking track, an easy walk through a lush understorey of lilly pilly. The picnic area is a great spot to stop and relax before or after completing the 40-minute return walk. If you're lucky, you'll spy some of the numerous birds living in the area, including lyrebirds and satin bowerbirds. See if you can spot the marvellous striped tail of the fan-tailed cuckoo.

South Wolumla NSW

33 km away

Koala encounter

Amusement and Theme Parks

Potoroo Palace - Native Wildlife Park

Potoroo Palace Native Wildlife Park is located 10 minutes north of Merimbula on Princess Highway. They are passionate about conservation, education and community. Visit the park to see koalas, wombats, echidnas and long nosed potoroos. Wander among the kangaroos, touch a snake, stroll through the walk-through aviary with the gang gang cockatoos and have a great coffee at the cafe. And you might find a something precious and fun in our very popular shop. You can get up close to kangaroos, emus, ducks and native geese who roam the park freely and hand feed them with an Animal Feed Bag that is available at the entrance. And take a train ride on the popular train!

Yellow Pinch NSW

35 km away

And they are off — Image credit: Sapphire Coast Turf Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Sapphire Coast Turf Club

The Sapphire Coast Turf Club is a modern racecourse set on a stunning 300-acre site along Sapphire Coast Drive at Kalaru, conveniently located between Merimbula and Bega. As one of the newest country racecourses in New South Wales, it provides top-quality facilities for spectators. The venue hosts twelve race meetings each season, attracting jockeys and trainers from across southeastern New South Wales and East Gippsland. The Club also features a fully equipped Function Centre, perfect for weddings, corporate events, and other special occasions. Visitors and members can enjoy a wide range of services, including TAB facilities, local and interstate bookmakers, food and beverage options, free bus transport from major local centres, and family-friendly picnic areas. Most areas of the course, including the Members' and Reserve areas, the Function Centre, and the spacious banked lawns, offer unobstructed views of the racing action. The newly built facilities ensure an exceptional experience for race day functions, making the venue a popular choice for weddings and other events. Whether you're a racing enthusiast or simply looking for an enjoyable day out, the Sapphire Coast Turf Club offers something for everyone, with excellent amenities and plenty of reasons to visit.

Wallagoot NSW

35 km away

Mimosa Rocks National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Mimosa Rocks National Park

Mimosa Rocks National Park offers up show-stopping headland views, beaches and pure lagoons. You'll be spoilt for choice with lookouts, rainforest pockets and historic sites to explore. The park takes its name from the Paddle Steamer Mimosa that wrecked in 1863 after running onto rocks at the northern end of the park. The rocks of Mimosa have distinctive castle-like features that are the result of intricate folds, faults and intrusions occurring in the rock. For a view you'll never forget, head to Bunga Head for sunrise, the rocks look magnificent backed by the pinks of the early morning sky. You'll also find plenty of opportunities for fishing, surfing, snorkelling and birdwatching throughout the park and there are great picnic areas to stop for a break. The park's headlands are great vantage points for whale watching in winter. It's a great place to escape to for the day, and if you'd like to stay for longer, there are a range of campgrounds to choose from, including sites with motorhome and camper trailer access. Please contact the local park office several months in advance if you'd like to plan and book a...

Nelson NSW

37 km away

Biamanga National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Biamanga National Park

Sacred to the local Aboriginal Yuin People for centuries, in May 2006 Biamanga National Park was returned to its traditional custodians as part of a joint management agreement with NSW National Parks. What does this mean? It means that when you visit the park, you're visiting a place where decisions about the land are made by Aboriginal people. You're also visiting Aboriginal Country, where the mountains meet the sea and the landscape connects Aboriginal culture and lore. A visit here is both special and unique. The first thing that strikes you is a sense of remoteness and solitude: though only 20km from the town of Bega, Biamanga National Park is a wild landscape of cascades and granite boulders, ribbon gums and gurgling creeks, not far from the Tasman Sea. Not only does the park feature Biamanga (also known as Mumbulla Mountain) and dramatic river gorges fed by natural springs, it also contains an important area of unmodified coastal foothill habitat. Environmentally speaking, a trip through Biamanga National Park is a step back in time. There are great opportunities for birdwatching in the park, with species like the azure kingfisher often frolicking in the park. Lookouts provide scenic...

Tanja NSW

37 km away

Moon Bay

Natural Attractions

Moon Bay

Upon reaching the sandy and secluded Moon Bay, you’re bound to think the steep walk back will be worth it. Kick off your shoes to feel the sand between your toes or dip them in the cool water. If you’re interested in fishing, bring along your gear – it’s a great spot to drop a line or catch a wave. Spend some time exploring the historic artefacts in the area – you might notice rusted stubs of mooring rings and grooves cut into the cliffs – the remains of the log slide and mooring site where timber and farm products were loaded onto barges for transfer to ships. Be sure to take along a picnic to enjoy in the sun’s warm rays or under the shade of a tree. If you feel like a walk after lunch, try Wajurda Point walking track.

Mogareeka NSW

37 km away

Mogareeka Inlet, Tathra — Image credit: David Rogers Photography

Natural Attractions

Mogareeka Inlet

Mogareeka Inlet is a favourite swimming, kayaking and fishing spot in Tathra, offering access to the flat waters and tidal sand spits of the Bega River Mouth. The Bega River system provides extensive fishing opportunities from land and sea. Bait fishermen can try their hand at lure and fly-fishing, with Blackfin, Yellowfin, Bream, Dusky Flathead, Jewfish, Whiting, Mullet, Tailor, Estuary Perch, Bass and Luderick caught regularly throughout the year. There are excellent areas to pump nippers and bloodworms or catch poddy mullet for Flathead, as well as dip netting for prawns on dark nights over summer. Mogareeka Inlet has a one-lane boat ramp, barbeque, picnic area, amenities and a children’s park. The northern end of Tathra Beach is located just across the sand dunes, popular for surfers and swimmers. From Tathra, head north on Andy Poole Drive. It’s a six-kilometre drive from the top of town.

Tanja NSW

37 km away

Wallagoot Lake picnic area and boat ramp

Natural Attractions

Wallagoot Lake picnic area and boat ramp

Set up a picnic on the shores of the lake while the kids swim in the protected waters. Launch your vessel from the boat ramp and enjoy waterskiing on the glassy waters, or explore the lake on your sail board or paddle ski. Wallagoot Lake's unique aquatic environment is home to a huge diversity of marine life, making it a popular destination for children eager to learn about the ecosystem. This distinctive waterway also offers excellent fishing and birdwatching. As well as several species of waterfowl, look out for threatened species like the little tern and fairy tern nesting on the foreshores during spring or foraging during summer.

Wallagoot NSW

38 km away

Tathra Beach Country Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Tathra Beach Country Club

Often described as the gem of the Sapphire Coast, the Golf Course is an easy walking 18 holes course with unique challenges to test the experienced golfer while at the same time not being overly daunting for the social golfer. There are exceptionally maintained Tennis Courts available for hire along with their latest addition of Pickleball Courts and Footsal available from December 2025. The Club also maintains playing Field facilities available for both Junior and Senior, female and male sporting codes including Rugby League, Soccer and AFL.

Tathra NSW

38 km away

Wadbilliga Road drive

Natural Attractions

Wadbilliga Road drive

For the 4WD adventurer with a bit of experience handling diverse terrain, this medium-difficulty route takes you through wild country with incredible mountain views. Wadbilliga Road drive travels through the middle of Wadbilliga National Park, along the way you’ll traverse a wide range of environments, including coastal forest foothills, high river valley catchment plus rainforest and heathlands, all the while gaining a strong sense of being really close to true wilderness. The drive is popular with 4WD enthusiasts, mountain bike riders, bushwalkers, remote area vehicle-based campers, and registered motorbike riders alike. It’s a terrific adventure for any outdoor enthusiast looking for an alternate route from coast to tablelands on a road less travelled.

Wadbilliga NSW

38 km away

Tathra mountain bike trails — Image credit: Sapphire Coast Tourism

Natural Attractions

Tathra Mountain Bike Trails

Tathra has established itself as one of NSW’s premier mountain biking destinations. With almost 50 kilometres of single track, Tathra offers mountain bike trails for all levels of rider from children and beginners up to intermediate and expert riders. The trails are popular for their unique location along the coast. Trails in the Bundadung network offer plenty of climbing and stunning beach views as riders wind their way through the eucalypts. In contrast, trails on the southern side of Tathra are fun and undulating with challenging sections such as “Humpty Dumpty” and the “Creek Run”. Besides climbs and sweeping descents, all trails include obstacles such as log rollovers, gully drops and rocks to test riders’ mettle. As well as a stunning coastal single trail, Tathra also offers hundreds of kilometres of coastal fire roads and National Parks which can be easily reached by bike, from the Tathra township. National Park Trails running south include Boulder Bay, White Rock and Games Bay, whilst to the north cyclists can access Ford’s Farm, Moon Bay and Nelson’s Beach in the Mimosa Rocks National Park. The town has also recently unveiled a new Mountain Bike Skills Park at the Tathra Country Club. The Mountain Bike Park aims to engage children and improve the riding skills of all cyclists in a safe and easily supervised arena.

Tathra NSW

38 km away

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