Magical Merimbula & the Sapphire Coast of N.S.W. Sapphire Waters Motor Inn - Sapphire Coast, NSW
AAA rating 2005
3 1/2 star AAA rating

Merimbula is located on the Sapphire Coast, the jewel of the Southern Coast of New South Wales, Australia.

From/to Sydney:
     (465 kms) 5 to 6 hrs drive via Highway 1

From/to Melbourne:
     (586 kms) 6.5 to 7 hrs drive on Highway 1

From/to Canberra: Nation's Capital (241 kms) 2.5 to 3 hours

Merimbula views

Just 2 hrs to Snowy Mountains snow fields & Summer hiking adventures on Mt Koziosko

Accessible by commercial air lines from Melbourne and Sydney (1 hr 10 mins flight approx)

Public and private bus/coach services daily from Sydney Melbourne Canberra.

Sapphire Coast map
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If you are travelling to Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra or the Snowy Mountains you must spend some time with us on one of the most naturally beautiful holiday destinations on the East Coast of Australia. Whether you are travelling alone, are part of a group or with family and friends, let Sapphire Waters Motor Inn be part of your holiday plans.

Get away from the frenzied pace of big cities. Come and enjoy the magic of the Sapphire Coast, stroll along endless white sandy beaches, climb rugged cliff faces, enjoy a swim in the pristine clear waters of the oceans, lakes and rivers, and walk in natural wilderness of hills and majestic mountains. Share the excitement of watching whales and dolphins at play. Observe wombats, kangaroos, possums and a wide variety of native birds and animals in their own environment. Take time to explore quaint historic villages, or pick up a bargain at one of the local open air craft and produce markets.



Enjoy some of the many Sapphire Coast Sporting Activities

Play Golf:

Top class courses at Bega, Bermagui, Tura Beach, Eden, Tathra, Pambula-Merimbula

Lawn Bowls:

Every town has championship greens

beach views

lake sunset


Go Fishing:

All year round Deep Sea/Reef and Wide Reef fishing or Big Game Marlin fishing (May-June) from Merimbula or Bermagui

Or:
Play tennis, hire a bike, go roller-blading, windsurfing, sea-kayaking, horse riding or canoeing!


Leisure and the Great Outdoors

Go Whale Watching (Sept-Dec) at Merimbula or Eden as migrating Humpbacks & Blue Whales feed Explore National Parks - Ben Boyd at Eden, Bournda near Merimbula or Mimosa Rocks at Tathra.

Join a 4 Wheel Drive bush guided tour to waterfalls, old gold mines and rainforests.

Thrills and excitement at Magic Mountain Merimbula fun and amusement park.

Go Scuba diving on old shipwrecks or discover the coral reefs and marine wonderland around Tathra.

Whale watching

   
Take a joy-flight from Merimbula or scenic lake, bay or ocean cruise from Merimbula or Eden.

Visit a Koori Cultural Centre Pambula and try bush tucker or watch a traditional dance ceremony.

Watch the unloading of the days catch from the fishing fleet at Eden or Bermagui.

Visit the Eden Killer Whale Museum.

Watch award winning cheeses being made and sample them at the famous Bega Cheese Co-Operative.

See koalas being fed at Yellow Pinch Wildlife Park.

Go to the movies, an historical museum or art and craft gallery.

Or spoil yourself . . .

Enjoy a gourmet trail of fresh oysters and seafood, local wine, cheese and other delicacies.

Dine at one of the many clubs, pubs, cafes or restaurants.

Relax in a sauna or steam room then enjoy a massage
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