Whale watching is our passion and in addition to merimbula we also operate whale watching cruises from darling harbour, sydney for 6 months of the year. Arrayed along a long, golden beach and a pleasant inlet, merimbula hosts both retirees and holidaymakers in summer, to bursting point. We are looking forward to another fantastic whale watching season in 2017. Whether you want to give an incredible gift, celebrate a birthday in style, or experience something new as a family, sailing out to watch the whales swim by is a singular thrill.
Whale watching at nrma merimbula beach holiday park. The name originates from an aboriginal word meaning two lakes the town has an airport for quick access and many visitors come from sydney and melbourne for perfect beachside holiday. Youll explore the productive tasman sea with a fun and welcoming crew. Beautiful inside passage from seattle with ovation of the seas. Sitting on the edge of short point in merimbula, many of the cabins and sites boast 270. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. This 2 hour cruise takes in the spectacular scenery of the local region and its colourful. The migration of the whales takes place along the far south coast each year. Experience the thrill of seeing humpback whales in their natural habitat. The 10 best things to do in merimbula 2020 with photos. 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. Merimbula whale watching cruises the pristine waters off merimbula are the perfect place for whale watching. Like the page and download photos taken from your cruise for free. About us merimbula marina best whale watching on the. There is a wide range of holiday accommodation in the area including motels, selfcontained units and holiday houses for rent. All packages are available throughout the year excluding easter, christmas holidays and public holidays. Humpback,bluewhales and dolphins at merimbula nsw australia.
It is served by regional express airlines daily from melbourne and sydney there is a cycleway that runs between pambula and merimbula that passes. Spend an unforgettable day with family and friends aboard merimbula marina fishing charters. There are plenty of events happening all year round in merimbula with some. We have a selection of merimbula whale watching tours to choose from below. Whale sightings are guaranteed on all whale watching tours from sept to nov or youll receive a full refund. Most trips encounter dolphins and seals as part of the experience. This custombuilt 16 metre boat is practical and comfortable though, with three unobstructed 360 degree viewing decks as well. Sydney ferries services to darling harbour depart circular quay wharf 5 every half hour. Cruises from seattle 20202021 save up to 39% dreamlines. The humpback highway is gearing up with whale watching cruises commencing for the season. Merimbula is a beachside town on the far south coast of the australian state of new south wales understand get in by plane. Headland fishing charters whale watching merimbula south. Whale watching from the spacious deck of rathlin 2. May to august during the norther migration of the wonderful humpback whales we operate cruises out of darling harbour sydney.
Be prepared have a light breakfastmeal before travelling and visit your chemisthealth food store to ask their advice if you are worried about travelseasickness. Merimbula is a predominantly a tourist town, with a majority of the towns earnings coming from tourism. 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. Of course if you want the up close and personal experience of a lifetime, hop aboard a whale watching cruise in merimbula. Merimbula marina has been owned and operated by simon and jessica millar since 2008. This charter is run by a family of passionate anglers and whale watchers who look forward to sharing the experience with you.
It is only a very short 8 minute cruise out into the merimbula bay and from this. You can get the latest whale sightings, record your own sightings and help other whale watchers spot a whale via twitter and facebook. Cat balou cruises which operates out of the wharf in eden. Like our page and download photos taken from your cruise for free.
Bring warm jacket, covered in shoes, hat with chin strap, sunglasses, sunscreen. Whale watching sydney offers daily whale watching cruises from mid may to the end of november departing from darling. We also clean and bag your catch at the end of your trip. To get right up close to these magnificent mammals. Merimbula sea spray motel adults only is a 15minute drive to potaroo native animal sanctuary, and a 5minute drive to magic mountain. Merimbulas best service l do not overcrowd like other boats. To find the best spot for whale watching, download the popular wild about whales.
The waters of the sapphire coast one of the few places in the world where humpbacks can be observed lateral lunge feeding. Seattle, juneau, inside passage, skagway, vancouver, bc. Merimbula marina fishing charters merimbula updated. Merimbula on your own the sapphire coast on the south coast of nsw is one of australias wonderlands featuring natural beauty, pristine beaches, forests, mountains and waterways. Our coastal discovery tour with bbq lunch is perfect for the whole family.
Merimbula marina whale watching cruise darling harbour. Toward the end of winter and early spring, experience the incredible southern migration of the mighty humpback whales. During this time the humpback whales are on their southern migration from the queensland coast where they have calved back to antarctica for the summer months. Those who want to take a little something home with them can opt for one of the companys fishing charter options, including a fivehour reef fishing charter, allowing folks to pursue a range of slippery customers. Merimbula marina best whale watching on the sapphire coast. 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. Call us if you need help choosing a whale watching tour from. The following applies to all tickets purchased directly from merimbula marina. Eg bottom fishing, whale watching, bird watching, diving or just to cruise around our stunning coastline. Of all the merimbula and sapphire coast attractions, you cant miss the pristine beaches, whale watching in eden, lake merimbula and the bournda national park. An incredible way to experience whale watching in merimbula.
There are 101 things to do in and around merimbula and on the sapphire coast. Merimbula marina in merimbula and cat balou eden both offer cruises to explore the magnificent local coastline. Passenger numbers are limited to 50 people on this cruise to ensure that everyone has plenty of room to enjoy themselves. We cruise out to the shelf at around 20 knots with a top speed of 28 knots. Merimbula whale watching, merimbula, new south wales. Depart from the wharf and head to merimbula where you will enjoy a short tour of the local township passing by several points of interest. Merimbula is a town on the merimbula lake, located on the far south coast or sapphire coast of new south wales, australia. Merimbula is a wonderful place to view whales from. Merimbula holiday activities merimbula attractions. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. 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. Check out the daily photos and whale reports on facebook.
Our determination to keep our park small and personal, offers you the chance to spend your holiday in quiet, peaceful surroundings. If whales are not sighted one of our whale watching cruises the following applies. The cruises and whalewatching trips offered by go whale watching take place on the true blue, a custombuilt 16m super sea cat. The satellite town of tura beach lies within the 10 km population radius. Jadele ii is in survey for 12 passengers and two crew with no crowding on board and is available for shared or exclusive hire. 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. If whale watching is not your thing then consider a tour of merimbulas coastline, enquire about.
Beach cabins merimbula, merimbula updated 2020 prices. Our guests can enjoy discounted cruises with both of these operators. Merimbula marina offer regular whale watching cruises from august through to. It is only a very short 8 minute cruise out into the merimbula bay and from this point. Merimbula marina whale watching cruises sapphire coast.
Leaving from darling harbour, we boarded the true blue along with 75 others which made it feel more cramped than intimate. Nsw whale watching season wild about whales nsw national. The cruise departs twice daily morning and afternoon on fridays, saturdays, sundays and daily during the nsw winter school holidays. Enjoy the magical blue waters of the sapphire coast scenic coastal cruises. Tathra, merimbula and a merry whale by rosemarie john and joseph ellis on october 2, 2016 in the picturesque little town of tathra, the azure tides of the south coast wash over a golden sand beach that is enveloped in dense greenery of woodland as far as the eye can see.
Many species of whales can be sighted throughout the year including humpbacks, southern rights, minke, brydes, blue and orcas whales. Headland charters offers reef fishing, deep sea fishing, game fishing, shark fishing and king fishing along with whale watching cruises in september, october and november. At rathlin ii fishing charters, were proud to offer some of the best whale watching cruises out of merimbula aboard our 41foot steber. Merimbula is somnolent sort of place and thats the essence of its appeal. We list all the discounts and special offers for merimbula marina whale. Download brochure pdf rathlin ii game fishing reef fishing whale watching charter merimbula sapphire coast nsw. Guaranteed sightings in october or your money back. All merimbula cruises depart from the public jetty, market street, merimbula. Merimbula marina ocean adventure tours merimbula nsw. Capri apartments fully self contained merimbula accommodation is an idealy sized complex of eleven holiday apartments and offers affordable merimbula holiday apartments with 4 star aaa tourism rated accommodation to suit needs of all.
We went with go whale watching run by merimbula marina as they were advertising their services with groupon deal site who doesnt love a bargain. We believe in responsible and respectful whale watching practices. Nrma merimbula beach holiday park is one of the best humpback whale viewing locations along the east coast. From bermagui to tathra and eden to merimbula, youll find everything from swimming, surfing, snorkelling, scuba diving, fishing, sailboarding, canoeing, boating and even lake cruises. Our passion is whale watching and for 8 months of the year this is what we do. Beach cabins merimbula is a family owned holiday park offering unique selfcontained cabin accommodation. Whale watching in merimbula nsw beach cabins merimbula.
Visit the merimbula boardwalk on your trip to merimbula or. The majority of whales migrating are humpback whales but other whales have been spotted in the past such as the southern rights, minkes, brydes and orcas and other spectacular marine life have been spotted too, from dolphins to australian fur seals. In 2016 we had 100% whale sightings on all cruises throughout the season. Merimbula is the name derived from the aboriginal word two lakes. Merimbula and sapphire coast holiday packages are the cheapest way to plan and book your visit to this popular coastal holiday destination. This cruise departs daily from late august to november. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. Mothers and their young calves also provide hours of entertainment as they play in the merimbula bay.
At the 2016 census, the population was 3,544 the population within 10 km of the merimbula post office is over 18,000 people. Things to do in merimbula in winter beach cabins merimbula. The 10 best merimbula hotel deals may 2020 tripadvisor. Merimbula attractions capri apartments merimbula accommodation self contained merimbula holiday accommodation. From mid august through to the end of november large numbers of humpback whales travel past merimbula, nsw.
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