Arrayed along a long, golden beach and a pleasant inlet, merimbula hosts both retirees and holidaymakers in summer, to bursting point. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. If you have never paddled before dont worry, we will give you free instruction and have you up and enjoying yourself in no time. Landbased viewing is mostly conducted from within the ben boyd national park, which offers a number of quality vantage points from high above the water. Whale watching at nrma merimbula beach holiday park. Humpback,bluewhales and dolphins at merimbula nsw australia. Headland fishing charters whale watching merimbula south.
Whale watching merimbula, south coast nsw with headland fishing charters. The 10 best things to do in merimbula 2020 with photos. In 1797, it was discovered by two very young english men, bass and flinders, who sailed from sydney in a well fitted whale boat. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. Call us on 1800 088 511 if you need help choosing a whale watching tour from merimbula.
Year round marine life including whales, dolphins and an abundance of native australian animals. Call us if you need help choosing a whale watching tour from merimbula. Of course if you want the up close and personal experience of a lifetime, hop aboard a whale watching cruise in merimbula. Humpbacks can be sighted on their northern migration may through to july, however, it is their southern migration when the fun really begins.
The experience is wonderful for people who want an introduction to snorkelling, to improve your skills, and learn about sea creatures who call the sapphire coast home. Australian whale watching guide tours and attractions. We list all the discounts and special offers for merimbula marina whale watching from groupon, scoopon, living social and more. Some of the most ideal whale watching vantage points are within easy walking distance from our cabins. The season peaks at the end of october, with the whale watching festival in eden. Merimbula marina offer regular whale watching cruises from august through to november. Merimbula, also known as the jewel of the sapphire coast, is a perfect central location to explore the many land whale watching locations in the area. We have a great selection of whale watching cruises to choose from at exceptional prices, with departures from both darling harbour, sydney and merimbula. Merimbula is a wonderful place to view whales from. Merimbula whale watching, merimbula, new south wales. Merimbula marina whale watching deals the best discounts. Whale sightings are guaranteed on all whale watching tours from sept to nov or youll receive a full refund. You can get the latest whale sightings, record your own sightings and help other whale watchers spot a whale via twitter and facebook. Cruise merimbula and the sapphire coast onboard a comfortable catamaran with merimbula marina.
For best results, use the customized trip planning widget for the merimbula boardwalk on your website. Their boats are designed to provide you with a comfortable, exciting way to see the beautiful coastline, beaches, headlands, cliffs and caves. Its been one of the busiest starts to the season in years with whale numbers on the increase and large pods of dolphins being spotted frolicking with their cetacean. We have a selection of merimbula whale watching tours to choose from below. Eden and surrounds wild about whales nsw national parks. Prices vary according to the duration and location and are provided below. The best time to go whale watching is from late september to late november as the humpback whales migrate southwards for their mating season. Nov 22, 2010 humpback,bluewhales and dolphins at merimbula nsw australia. Things to do in merimbula day trips part one beach cabins. When considering the options in merimbula for whale watching tours, put rathlin ii fishing charters at the top of your list. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. Our passion is whale watching and for 8 months of the year this is what we do.
Sydney ferries services to darling harbour depart circular quay wharf 5 every half hour. Saving you both time and money when arranging all of your holiday needs, these merimbula and sapphire coast holiday packages offer significant savings as well as the opportunity to combine all your travel needs in to one coordinated package. Headland fishing charters, fishing charters merimbula and fishing tours merimbula. Merimbula whale watching cruises the pristine waters off merimbula are the perfect place for whale watching. Also check out our special offers here and on our packages page. Merimbula and sapphire coast attractions are many and varied, scattered along the coastline each town offers its own unique activities and attractions, many of which are centered around the regions stunning natural environment. With an extremely experienced skipper, a state of the art vessel, and all the amenities youll need to enjoy a morning excursion to view the whales, we know we can provide a toptier level of service. Sep 29, 2016 nrma merimbula beach holiday park is one of the best humpback whale viewing locations along the east coast. Whale watching, boating and fishing are some great activities offshore to merimbula. There are many superb day trips along the sapphire coast. Merimbula also features a fantastic theme park called magic mountain.
Merimbula marina do fantastic trips out to sea where whales seals dolphins seabirds and sting rays are all seen from the boat. Take a cruise with cat balou or merimbula marina and you can be on the migration path within minutes of leaving port. Most guides offer guaranteed encounters between september and early november. Merimbula is somnolent sort of place and thats the essence of its appeal. Tours include whale and dolphin watching, potaroo australian wildlife park, bird watching, merimbula aquarium and sapphire coast marine discovery centre among others. Visit the merimbula boardwalk on your trip to merimbula or. Boasting beautiful beaches, sparkling bays and lush national parks, theres something here for everyone. Merimbula has a variety of whale watching tours for you to choose from. Fishing charters merimbula and merimbula kayak and sup hire.
Sitting on the edge of short point in merimbula, many of the cabins and sites boast 270. Merimbula fishing headland fishing charters going fishing with headland charters is a real adventure for young and old, you will be fishing on the best boat in town, if you have never fished before or you are a pro, we will take good care of you. The majority of whale watching tours depart from the merimbula marina, many of which also offer special accommodation and whale watching tour packages at reduced prices. About merimbula nsw accommodation merimbula, accommodation. Merimbula marina ocean adventure tours merimbula nsw. The crew are excellent and caring, even stopping the boat briefly to enable my elderly wife to move to a more sheltered part of the boat. Merimbulas best service l do not overcrowd like other. Talk to us about family friendly 3 hour fishing trips or 5 hour reef fishing trips. Come down and explore the beautiful merimbula lake and all it has to offer. Be a witness of the humpback whale migration this year. Sapphire coast marine discovery centre hosts two hour guided snorkel tours at edens snug cove and merimbula lake. The whale watching season is underway and merimbula is one of the busiest sections of the humpback highway as mothers and calves make their way to the summer feeding grounds. From mid august through to the end of november large numbers of humpback whales travel past merimbula, nsw. Mar 26, 2017 what to do in merimbula merimbula is well known for its beaches and the merimbula lake that lies in the central part of town but it also has some other fun attractions in the area which also relies on the warm climate and the great outdoors to explore.
We list all the discounts and special offers for merimbula marina whale. Here we will visit the killer whale museum whose name given to an orca by whalers in the port of eden on the southeast coast of australia. Winter time is when huge numbers of whales primarily humpbacks and lone southern right whales stop and congregate off the coast to feed their young before the last stage. Many species of whales can be sighted throughout the year including humpbacks, southern rights, minke, brydes, blue and orcas whales. Operating under the auspices of merimbula marina, go whale watching helps interested parties stare straight into the blubbery blowholes of oceanic mammals in the waters off darling harbour. Headland fishing charters fishing tours merimbula whale. Merimbula marina best whale watching on the sapphire coast. Whale watching in merimbula nsw beach cabins merimbula. The waters of the sapphire coast one of the few places in the world where humpbacks can be observed lateral lunge feeding. Merimbula accommodation best things to do in merimbula. Merimbula marina ocean adventure tours nsw holidays. Go whale watching offers a range of whale watching experiences designed to let passengers get up close and personal with a variety of whale species. About merimbula nsw merimbula has always been a beautiful place of sheltered waters and seafood feasts.
The pristine waters off merimbula on nsws sapphire coast are the perfect place for whale watching. An incredible way to experience whale watching in merimbula. May to august during the norther migration of the wonderful humpback whales we operate cruises out of darling harbour sydney. Merimbula and sapphire coast holiday packages are the cheapest way to plan and book your visit to this popular coastal holiday destination. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation. Whether it is a fishing charter, a whale watching cruise or ocean adventure tour they have a tour to suit.
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