To find out more, including information on the latest museum news and exhibitions, visit killerwhalemuseum.com.au or call the museum on (02) 6496 2094. Mountain Bike Riding The Gravity Eden Mountain Bike Park in Nullica State Forest provides a thrilling destination for riders of all skill levels. Featuring a network of 58 kilometres of mountain bike trails, Gravity Eden has proven to be a big hit with MTB enthusiasts, who have been making the most of the Park's many standout features, including: - A significant elevation of 300 metres, offering an excellent gravity-riding experience, traversing a diverse array of terrain, from lush valleys and picturesque creeks, to exposed ridges and rock shelves. In fact, you can choose to ride from 'summit to sea' – all the way from the deep wilds of Nullica Forest to the shores of Twofold Bay. - Trails suitable for riders of various skill levels, from technical challenges, to smooth pedal-ins along scenic trails. - A dedicated skills park located at the trail head, featuring a pump track and dirt jump park. The Park's premium asphalt pump track is suitable for all types of riders and ages looking to develop their mountain-biking skills, including cornering, weighting and unweighting the bike, jumping and building momentum. It is recommended that beginner riders build their skills on the pump track before hitting the trails. The Skills Park also features solar lights for those keen to keep cutting laps after dark! The Gravity Eden trailhead and car-park is located in Nullica State Forest, accessed along Storey Avenue off the Princes Highway, Eden. To find out more about the Gravity Eden Mountain Bike Park, go to the Gravity Eden website at gravityeden.com.au So much to do and discover Eden's history is steeped in the tradition of the local seas, which were previously the domain of whalers, and are now famed for their abundant supply of fresh seafood. Visitors too can enjoy the thrill of a good catch at the many great fishing spots in the local lakes and rivers, on the beaches and – of course – out to sea. All sorts of other water sports – including swimming, surfing, sailing and diving – can also be enjoyed in the Eden area, while other sporting activities available include squash, tennis, golf and bowls. To find out more about Eden and surrounds, go to the Eden tourism website visiteden.com.au 6 EDEN SAPPHIRE COAST SPRING 2026 The town of Eden is famed for its large commercial fishing fleet and abundant local supply of delicious fresh seafood. Along with an abundance of things to see and do in and around the township, Eden is a prime whale-watching location. Humpback whales should have started their northern migration along the coast by now, and this will continue until August, when they start heading back south on their annual southern migration, often with calves. Sightings of humpbacks on the Sapphire Coast are generally at their highest during September and October, with other whale species, including Killer Whales, often spotted in Twofold Bay during spring. Eden is also a launching pad for scenic drives (and wonderful walks) into and around the Mt Imlay and Beowa National Parks. Eden Killer Whale Museum From now until the end of November, there's a good chance you'll see migrating whales off the coast of Eden, and you can learn more about these fascinating mammals – and the local industry that sprung up around them – at the Eden Killer Whale Museum. The museum has been in operation for almost 90 years and provides a fascinating journey into the area's whaling, timber, maritime and fishing heritage. It also features the real-life skeleton (and the amazing true story) of the region's most famous killer whale 'Old Tom', who had an extraordinary, symbiotic relationship with the whalers of Eden. This large museum has recently undergone a major extension to its galleries and storage areas, including the installation of a lift servicing the three floor levels of the building, and the addition of 96-square metres of space to each of the public exhibition areas. More than 55,000 people visit this fascinating museum every year. The Eden Killer Whale Museum also has a wellstocked shop, offering a variety of unique products, including an excellent selection of maritime, military, local history and other books, souvenirs, and locally crafted items, including beautifully handcarved scrimshaw, brass marine timekeeping and weather equipment, and more. The Eden Killer Whale Museum is located at 184 Imlay Street, Eden and is open Monday to Saturday from 9.15am-3.45pm, and Sundays from 10.15am-2.45pm. The museum has disabled access, lifts and disabled toilets. Chasing coastal adventures in Eden The Eden Killer Whale museum is a great place to visit. Photo: Stella Sakkeus Eden is the launching pad for exploring some amazing areas in the Beowa National Park. Photo: Destination NSW
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