Sapphire Coast

14 MERIMBULA - SAPPHIRE COAST - SUMMER 2024 Renowned for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and pristine white sandy beaches, Merimbula is the ideal destination for a fun-filled oceanside holiday, and one way to get amongst it all is by staying at centrally-located accommodation, such as that offered by Sapphire Waters Motor Inn. Sapphire Waters has a wide range of motel accommodation, with a variety of room types and sizes catering for solo travellers, couples, families, and groups. Co-manager, Rachael Lenihan, said the motel is known for its “prime location and impeccable cleanliness”. “We are ideally situated close to Merimbula’s main shopping area, cafés, and restaurants, and we offer excellent amenities, including a licensed mini bar in all rooms, 50-inch Smart TVs – with access to all major streaming platforms, reverse-cycle air-conditioning, free high-speed Wi-Fi, a saltwater pool, barbecue area, guest laundry, a tourism desk, and convenient onsite parking,” Rachael said. “And we’re committed to providing all our guests with a warm welcome, excellent service, and clean, spacious rooms.” Special offer! For a limited time, when you book a stay directly with Sapphire Waters Motor Inn, you’ll receive the motel’s “exclusive best-rate guarantee”, as well as a free room upgrade (subject to availability) and a $10 voucher for your room’s licensed mini bar. Contact the motel directly for more details, and be sure to mention this Sapphire Coast article. Find out more Sapphire Waters Motor Inn is located at 32 Merimbula Drive, Merimbula. To book or find out more, call (02) 6495 1999, email The Motor Inn on info@sapphirewatersmotorinn.com.au or visit sapphirewatersmotorinn.com.au Clean, comfortable and close to it all A spacious Executive King Suite at Sapphire Waters Motor Inn. A view towards the water from one of the upstairs rooms at Sapphire Waters. The Motor Inn features a crystal-clear outdoor saltwater pool. Sapphire Waters Motor Inn is located in the heart of Merimbula. Popular Merimbula food festival locked-in for March 2025 The popular annual EAT Festival is returning to the Sapphire Coast in March 2025, and according to the organisers, it’s set to be bigger and better than ever. Considered the premium food festival on the Sapphire Coast, the four-day event, scheduled for 6-9 March 2025 provides all kinds of foodies an opportunity to indulge in a series of “paddock-to-plate and tide-to-table experiences that celebrate the food, heritage and the pristine natural wilderness of the Sapphire Coast”. The festival will culminate on Sunday, 9 March 2025, when hundreds of locals and visitors come together on the Merimbula Lake foreshore (known by locals as ‘The Fishpen’) to ‘raise a glass’ to the region’s chefs, cooks and producers. The colourful day, which runs from 10am to 2pm, sees scores of local producers and eateries ‘setting-up shop’ on the foreshore, offering a delicious cornucopia of local award-winning oysters and seafood, freshly-grilled prime cuts from rich paddocks, as well as an array of refreshments and sweet delights. The day will also feature the second running of the EAT Oyster and Spoon Race, where six local “foodie legends” will line up for the race, which comprises three laps, six pairs of waders, and 18 oysters (if none get dropped)! The starting gun for the race will be fired by local Federal MP, Kristy McBain. Partner events across the four days of the EAT Festival will once again include a range of bespoke dining and adventure experiences – across local towns and villages – showcasing collaborations between local chefs and producers. Some of the partner events announced so far include a small-batch dinner, oyster-shucking workshop, a family fish-and-chip festival, a couple of very special dinners, and a long-table lunch. For more details of the ever-growing schedule of events, go to eatfestival.com.au or email eat@sapphirecoast.com.au The 2025 EAT Festival will culminate on Sunday, 9 March with a big food event on the Merimbula Lake foreshore, featuring local chefs, eateries, wineries and producers. EN12741 Experience the perfect coastal getaway at our charming motel, where affordability meets convenience! • Enjoy warm hospitality, clean & spacious rooms and easy access to local attractions, dining and shopping • Spacious rooms with 50” inch smart TV, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and licensed mini bar • Perfect for business, lesiure and group stays Special - book your stay direct with us today and receive a free room upgrade* and a $10 voucher for our licensed mini bar *room upgrade subject to availability (02) 6495 1999 32-34 Merimbula Drive, Merimbula NSW 2549 info@sapphirewatersmotorinn.com.au www.sapphirewatersmotorinn.com.au

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