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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

0.0 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

0.2 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

0.2 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

0.2 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

12 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

12 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

12 km away

Biamanga Cultural area

Natural Attractions

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

12 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

12 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

12 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

13 km away

Mogareeka Cycle & Walkway — Image credit: Sapphire Coast Destination Marketing

Natural Attractions

Mogareeka Cycle and Walkway

Mogareeka Cycle and Walkway is a 2.5-kilometre shared cycle and walking pathway between southern Tathra Beach and Mogareeka Inlet. It is great for families, with a flat path separated from the road. The path begins on the corner of Francis Hollis Drive and Andy Poole Drive, and runs adjacent to Andy Poole Drive and Tathra-Bermagui Road until the Mogareeka Bridge at the northern end of Tathra Beach. Mogareeka Inlet is a great spot to enjoy a refreshing dip or barefoot walk along the sandy foreshore. If you feel like exploring further, continue along Mogareeka Bridge and link to the three-kilometre Fords Walking Track (shared walking and cycling trail) through Mimosa Rocks National Park. Access via Bay Drive. Mogareeka Cycle and Walkway also offer easy access to Tathra's mountain bike trail network, with access along Katung Road.

Tathra NSW

13 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

13 km away

Nelson Lagoon — Image credit: OEH

Natural Attractions

Nelson Lagoon

From Nelson Beach carpark, it's a short and easy walk to tranquil Nelson Lagoon. The lagoon is a popular spot for birdwatching, especially during spring, so be sure to take your binoculars along and look out for pied oystercatchers, striated thornbills and little wattlebirds foraging for food. Find a spot by the water's edge to enjoy some fishing or if you're feeling more energetic, take a canoe along for a paddle around the lagoon. There are lots of spots for an informal picnic; it's a great place to spend some time. From the lagoon, you can take a walk to the golden sand of nearby Nelson Beach or return to the carpark along the short walking track.

Nelson NSW

14 km away

Yili-njili Cycle and Walkway — Image credit: Bega Valley Shire Council

Natural Attractions

Yili-njili Cycle and Walkway

The Yili-njili Cycle and Walkway is a 3.2-kilometre shared path that links Tathra to Kalaru, offering a safe, scenic, and family-friendly route for both cyclists and walkers. Designed as a community pathway, the trail encourages active travel while celebrating the cultural and natural heritage of the region. Yili-njili—meaning 'way' in the Djiringanj language—reflects the enduring connection of the Djiringanj people to the land. The pathway is rich in history and significance for the Djiringanj people who have inhabited this area for thousands of years, and for farming communities that settled in the region in the mid 1800s. As you make your way along the trail, take time to pause at interpretive signs that share the stories, traditions, and landscapes that shape this place. Be sure to keep an eye out for native wildlife and enjoy the diversity of plant life flourishing within the surrounding forest. The path begins on Bega Street near the Tathra Fire Station and follows Tathra Road to Kalaru, ending opposite Evans Park.

Tathra NSW

14 km away

Nelson Beach - Mogareeka

Natural Attractions

Nelson Beach - Mogareeka

It’s a short and easy walk along the dunes to Nelson Beach – stay for a moment to enjoy the spectacular view of the glistening aqua-blue waters, or take a picnic and find the perfect spot to relax. Be sure to take your camera along – the views are worth a picture and if you’re quick, you may be able to snap some of the local wildlife in a photo. Nelson Beach is great for surfers, protected from north and south winds, it offers breaks over For surfers, Nelson Beach offers breaks over the beach and the inlet shoals, and it is protected from north and south winds. Return to the carpark on the walking track, or walk the length of the beach to Nelson lagoon and return via the walking track from Nelson Lagoon.

Mogareeka NSW

14 km away

Wajurda Point Walking Track — Image credit: Photo: John Yurasek/NSW Government

Natural Attractions

Wajurda Point Walking Track

Within Mimosa Rocks National Park on the Sapphire Coast, this easy 500m track not only takes you through fragrant eucalypt forest and heathland, but also reveals gleaming vistas over the Pacific Ocean. The trail begins at the Moon Bay carpark (the beach here alone is worth the detour) and then traverses a shady hill towards the lookout. If you’re visiting between August and November, be sure to bring your binoculars to spot whales splashing about in the ocean. This is one immense panoramic view, spanning Nelson Beach (great for surfing and fishing) across to Baronda Head and Mimosa Rocks. Your backdrop is Gulaga (Mount Dromedary), a forested ancient volcano that is of spiritual significance to the Indigenous Yuin community.

Mogareeka NSW

14 km away

Tathra All-Abilities Playground — Image credit: David Rogers Photography

Parks and Gardens

Tathra All-Abilities Playground

Tathra all-abilities playground is a fun and inclusive place for all children to play on the Sapphire Coast, right next to beautiful Tathra Beach. The playground features an all-inclusive carousel, a giant basket swing and inclusive swing, an inclusive trampoline and an inclusive flying fox. The entire playground has been designed according to the NSW Everyone Can Play guidelines, including inclusive pathways and picnic tables. The playground is located in Taylors Square, next to the Tathra skatepark.

Tathra NSW

14 km away

Wajurda Point lookout

Natural Attractions

Wajurda Point lookout

Just a short drive north of Tathra, Wajurda Point lookout highlights the natural beauty of Mimosa Rocks National Park. It's a great stop on a car tour of the NSW far south coast, and also offers access to popular fishing spots. Accessed via the gently undulating Wajurda Point walking track, the lookout is perched atop a headland, offering spectacular ocean views of unspoilt rugged coastline. From the lookout, catch the fresh ocean breeze as you gaze north across Nelson Beach to Baronda Headland. It's a great spot to look for dolphins and do some whale watching in the cooler months. You might also see kangaroos, wallabies or echidnas darting through the forest. It's a popular spot with experienced surfers keen to test themselves on the waves.

Mogareeka NSW

14 km away

Tathra Beach — Image credit: David Rogers

Natural Attractions

Tathra Beach

Tathra Beach is a beautiful sandy beach in the heart of Tathra, stretching north to Mogareeka Inlet and pristine Mimosa Rocks National Park. Migrating whales always pop in, the bay is home to many seabirds such as the endangered Little Tern, and there's an abundance of wallabies and kangaroos who love to visit the beach in the mornings. The beach meanders three kilometres along the shoreline and is protected from southerly winds, making it great for surf, board riding and sailboarding. There are beach wheelchairs with floats available from the surf club, and fully accessible accommodation nearby. An all-abilities playground features within the park right next to the beach, so it truly is fun for all. The Tathra Surf Life Saving Club has been in operation for over 100 years and is key to some major events including the biennial George Bass Marathon and the Tathra Wharf to Waves ocean swim event. At the northern end of the beach, Mogareeka Inlet provides sheltered swimming, paddling and fishing at the mouth of Bega River. There are countless opportunities for adventure in the hills that surround the town with over 55 kilometres of expert-built, single-track mountain bike trails, and the Kangarutha Track is an excellent coastal challenge.

Tathra NSW

14 km away

Gillards Beach — Image credit: David Rogers

Natural Attractions

Gillards Beach

Is this the perfect Aussie bush beach? Almost two kilometres of golden sand, stretching between dense bushland and pristine ocean, Gillards is great for surfing, swimming and spotting native wildlife. It is also fantastic for fishing, with salmon, bream, tailor and whiting all common and after dark, night jewfish and gummy sharks. A popular campsite, Gillards is bordered by the bush and the beach in stunning Mimosa Rocks National Park. There are 40 marked campsites and the grounds can be accessed by caravans, motorhomes and trailers. There's lots of wildlife here, and at night you might spot a potoroo, a small marsupial with a long nose. From Tathra head north on the Tathra-Bermagui Road for seven kilometres, then turn onto Gillards Road and follow the signs.

Nelson NSW

14 km away

Japanese Creations

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Japanese Creations

This is an Australian made and owned store selling hand made Japanese style clothing and jewellery. Japanese Art and Collectables is a display of locally handmade Japanese-style clothes, jewellery, Ukiyoe woodblock prints, kokeshi dolls, and vintage small items, all for sale. Visit the beautiful beaches and historic wharf in Tathra and experience Japanese culture.

Tathra NSW

14 km away

Tathra Wharf Museum — Image credit: Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Tathra Wharf Museum

Tathra Wharf, a beacon of history and charm on the Sapphire Coast of NSW, is the sole remaining 19th-century coastal wharf on the eastern seaboard of Australia, offering visitors a fascinating glimpse into the past. The Tathra Wharf Museum serves as a custodian of the area's maritime heritage. It houses a rich collection of artifacts, photographs and exhibits that narrate the wharf's story and the broader history of the Tathra district. They hope you enjoy your journey through time at the Tathra Wharf, where the echoes of the past meet the present, and history is preserved for all to discover and cherish. Entry is via the front of the cargo building on the wharf. It is run by dedicated volunteers and provides a showcase for its maritime history.

Tathra NSW

14 km away

Daniel Gowing Blue Plaque — Image credit: Heritage NSW

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Daniel Gowing Blue Plaque

Visitors can discover the stories behind the people, places and events that have helped shape NSW - where the history happened. A Blue Plaque visit offers more than sightseeing. It creates a direct connection between place and story, turning everyday locations into places of discovery. Each plaque reveals a unique piece of history, encouraging visitors to explore local areas from a new perspective and uncover stories they may never have known. This blue plaque commemorates Daniel Gowing who was an English farmer who was instrumental in the development of Bega and surrounding towns in the far south-east of New South Wales.

Tathra NSW

14 km away

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