Things to See and Do in Bermagui

what to see and do

Beaches – Horseshoe Bay off Lamont Street is sheltered and ideal for children. Beares Beach – off Scenic Drive is a surf beach. Mooreheads Beach – at the end of Wapengo Street on the northern side of the harbour is an excellent surf beach. Haywards Beach – enter from southern or northern branches of the old highway (no through road) is a good surf beach. Cuttagee Beach – south of town is a good, uncrowded surf beach. Camel Rock Beach – north of town is an excellent surfing beach.

Blue Pool – off Scenic Drive, watch for sign on ocean side – is a large ocean rock pool,good for snorkling.

Bruce Steer Pool - at entrance to harbour just past the boat launching ramp,has shark proof net and good for snorkling

Bermagui Harbour - fishing fleet, fish shops, boat launching ramp and trailer parking, fish cleaning tables, weigh-in gantry for game fish.

Bermagui River Park – just upstream from the bridge. Boat launching ramp and trailer parking, picnic area and toilets.

Fishing Spots – Haywards Beach, Mooreheads Beach, Camel Rock, and Cuttagee Beach are good for salmon and tailor. Bermagui Headlands, Wallaga Lake mouth and headlands south into Mimosa Rocks National Park are popular rock fishing spots. Estuary fishing in the Bermagui River and Wallaga Lake can be very rewarding. Ask for local advice at the bait and tackle shops.

Game Fishing - Bermagui is an internationally fabulous deep sea fishing and anglers paradise, with an abundance of species and fishing competitions. Charter Boats for deep sea and game fishing trips are available daily. Enquire at Bermagui Visitors Info Centre.

Scenic Forest Drives – north of town watch for sign posts. Spotted gum and Burrawang palms with picnic area beside backwaters of Wallaga Lake.

Camel Rock – just off Wallaga Lake Road, 8klms north of Bermagui sits the lifelike Camel Rock – great for swimming, fishing, and picnic area.

Montreal Goldfields - drive north of Bermagui and on your left just before the Camel Rock turnoff, at the Montreal Store, sits the historic Montreal Goldfield. For info on daily tours contact Bermagui Visitors Info Centre.

Guided Walks - in Mimosa Rocks National Parks through a variety of coastal environments.

Wallaga Lake - situated 10km north of Bermagui. Top spot for swimming, sailing, fishing, prawning and water skiing too. Picnic area and toilets are located just south of Wallaga Lake Bridge.

Umbarra Cultural Centre - Tours are conducted to local sacred sites and midden grounds by qualified local Koori tour guides.

Heritage Villages - 20 minutes to the north of Bermagui is the turn-of-the-century village Central Tilba, which has been classified by the National Trust. Just 15 minutes drive to the west of Bermagui is the working village of Cobargo, with wonderful old stores to browse through, antiques and tea rooms.

National Parks - Drive 18 km south of Bermagui to Aragunnu in the Mimosa Rocks National Park. The coastal scenery is spectacular with abundant rock pools, boardwalks to boulder beaches, wildflowers, great fishing and camping.

Walks – A scenic coastal walking track can be found from Paynes Island (Wallaga Lake bridge) to the Blue Pool via Murunna Point, Camel Rock, Haywards Beach, Mooreheads Beach, Horseshoe Bay and Point Dickinson. Several entry/exit points allow for shorter walks or the fit can try the whole 9km and enjoy the bird hides along the way.

Heritage Drive - Grab a drive guide from the Bermagui Visitors Info Centre and take a look at the historic buildings and sites of the area.

Open Gardens - see our "whats on" page for dates and directions.

Clothes Optional Beach - Armonds Beach, Drive 10kms south to Barraga Bay. Turn left into Kullaroo Road, follow the walking track to the beach.

Events not to be missed!

Seaside Fair - 2nd Saturday in March, an annual award winning event, includes street parade, stalls, entertainment.

Celebrity Chefs - an amazing opportunity to sample the cuisine of famous chefs in a festival atmosphere, made with local produce and fine wines from the area.

Four Winds Festival - A feast of contemporary and classical music in a beautiful natural ampitheatre on the Easter weekend 2006.

Cobargo Rural Lifestyle Day - 2nd Saturday in July, stalls and demonstrations from local businesses.

Cobargo Folk Festival - Musicians, singers, dancers and poets at the historic and picturesque village of Cobargo, 24 - 26 February 2006.

Narooma Blues & Rockabilly Festival - '.. still the most down to earth, friendly and best value for money "Real" music festival in Australia.' Labour Day Long Weekend 2006, Smyth Oval - NAROOMA NSW.

Bermagui Markets - held on the last Sunday of each month in Dickinson Park from 8.30 -12.30

Theatre Susso - outstanding local theatre productions are held each February (6493 3350)

Turning Circle Productions - plays and dramatic productions held throughout the year. Enquire at Visitors Information Centre.

Whale Watching - from October to November. Enquire at Bermagui Visitors Info Centre.

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