12 MERIMBULA - SAPPHIRE COAST - SPRING 2024 Merimbula is an enchanting seaside town on the sparkling Sapphire Coast that offers rugged ocean beaches and tranquil coastal lakes. Whether relaxing, swimming, surfing, boating, walking, dining, or just soaking up the seaside scenery, Merimbula has so much to offer. There's also a wildlife sanctuary, aquarium, theme park, golf course, scenic wharf, a number of cruise and tour operators, and some of the best fresh seafood you'll ever try. Spring whale watching Spring is an excellent time to visit, offering calm sunny days and the strong possibility of seeing whales, either from the coast or on a local whale-watching charter trip. The migrating humpback whales can typically be seen off the Merimbula coast right through until November. Merimbula Boardwalk One popular highlight, close to town, is the Merimbula Boardwalk. Punctuated with seats and jetties, the boardwalk runs around the lake shore, guiding you through mangrove forests, under gum trees and past oyster farms. About 3.4 kilometres return, the boardwalk will take around 1.5 hours to complete (but of course you don't have to walk it all!). Stay close to it all If you'd like to base yourself within easy reach of the boardwalk – and all the other wonderful things that Merimbula has to offer – there are some excellent places to stay close by. See pages 13-19 of this edition of the Sapphire Coast for details of some excellent Merimbula sightseeing and accommodation options. Making the most of marvellous Merimbula The Merimbula Boardwalk. Family enjoying a day at Bar Beach, Merimbula. Scenic views of Merimbula Bay and Boggy Creek from Bar Beach, Merimbula. Migrating humpback whales can typically be seen off the coast from now until November. The view across Merimbula Bay from Merimbula wharf. All photos: Destination NSW THE BACK LAKE MERIMBULA LAKE (TOP LAKE) MERIMBULA LAKE TASMAN SEA BAR BEACH ARTHUR KAINE DRIVE ARTHUR KAINE DRIVE PRINCES HWY PRINCES HWY PRINCES HWY MERIMBULA DRIVE MERIMBULA DRIVE MARKET ST MAIN ST MAIN ST SAPPHIRE COAST DRIVE BEACH ST LAKE ST LAKE ST PAMBULA TO PAMBULA & EDEN TO TATHRA TO BEGA TO SPENCER PARK MAIN BEACH RECREATION RESERVE BOLLER PARK BERRAMBOOL MIRADOR BOURNDA NATURE RESERVE YURRAMIE STATE FOREST Scan here for full detailed map SHORT POINT LONG POINT MAIN BEACH MIDDLE BEACH MERIMBULA Welcome to
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