Merimbula & the South Coast 5 Day Tour - Monday 15 to Friday 19 November 2021 - Southern Star Coaches
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Merimbula &
the South Coast
5 Day Tour
Itinerary Monday 15 to Friday 19 November 2021
DAY 1: Mon 15 November Sydney to Merimbula
This morning we greet our friendly coach captain and tour escort from Southern
Star Coaches and depart on our 5-day tour to Merimbula and the South
Coast of NSW. We have an early start this morning heading directly to the
Mogo Zoo where we enjoy lunch in the Zoo café before looking around the
zoo. The Zoo was deeply impacted by the recent bushfires with several animals
taken home by keepers for refuge. The Zoo has been recovering from the fires
and there are lions, tigers, jaguars, snow leopards (the only breeding pair in the
country), a variety of monkeys, red pandas, small clawed otters to mention just
some of the animals you will meet today and we will stay to hear the poplular
White Lion talk. We now express through to Merimbula where on arrival we can
check-in and freshen up for dinner.
ACCOMMODATION Comfort Inn, Merimbula
MEALS Lunch at Mogo Zoo, dinner in Motel
Merimbula & the South Coast
5 Day Tour
DAY 2: Tues 16 November Exploring Merimbula
After breakfast we board the Cat Balou for our two-hour Twofold Bay Cruise.
The cruise takes in the historical sights of this whaling port including Boyd’s
Tower, Edrom Lodge, the Naval/multi-purpose wharf, the woodchip mill, mussel
farms, Quarantine Bay and the magnificent Seahorse Inn at Boydtown.
Back on dry land we re-board the coach and head to the historical Boydtown
for lunch at the Seahorse Inn. Boydtown was the original settlement in the
bay and was founded by Benjamin Boyd in 1843 to service his properties on
the Monaro Plains. The Seahorse Inn, named after one of Boyd’s steam- boats
was the first building erected with the foundations constructed of sandstone
imported from Sydney. After lunch we make our way back in to Merimbula
where we will have some free time to wander this beautiful little fishing and
popular holiday village. Dinner tonight is at the Merimbula Aquarium and
Wharf Restaurant, overlooking the water.
ACCOMMODATION Comfort Inn, Merimbula
MEALS Breakfast at the Motel, lunch at Seahorse Inn,
dinner at Merimbula Aquarium
DAY 3: Wed 17 November Tilba Tilba and Bermagui
This morning we make our way north to Tilba Tilba and the amazing Foxglove
Gardens. This enchanting and absolutely beautiful property encompasses three
and a half acres of exquisite open gardens, and has been featured on TV shows
including Burke’s Backyard, and Better Homes and Gardens. The essence of
the gardens is one of romance, fairy tale like charm and quaint English style
elegance. With each season there are new wonders and floral delights to
explore. A large section of the grounds have been extensively and beautifully
developed over many years, with water features, a gardened ruin and the
Willow House overlooking the duck pond. Having enjoyed a delicious morning
tea and the gardens we head in to Bermagui for lunch at own expense.
Bermagui hugs the edges of a spectacular harbour and nestles under the
shadow of Dromedary Mountain, the small vibrant town is famous for its deep
sea and game fishing, including yellow fin tuna and marlin.
Following some free tme we visit the Montreal Goldfield. In September 1880,
gold was discovered on a beach north of Bermagui. Named Montreal Goldfield,
the rush barely lasted from 1880-1883 but nearly 250kg of gold was unearthed
using only a pick and shovel. It became the only goldfield in Australia that
extends into the sea. This goldfield was also the start of the great unsolved
Bermagui Mystery—the disappearance of a government surveyor and four
other men.
ACCOMMODATION Comfort Inn, Merimbula
MEALS Breakfast & dinner in Motel, lunch at own expense
Merimbula & the South Coast
5 Day Tour
DAY 4: Thurs 18 November Mallacoota
We head south today where we and cross the border into Victoria. Not far
from here we turn off the highway and make our way to Gypsy Point on the
Wallagaraugh River. It is here we will be met by Dale and his boat, the historic
Loch Ard. Built in the early 1900’s from Tasmanian Huon and Kauri it first
operated as a passenger ferry in Lakes Entrance before coming to Mallacoota
some 30 plus years ago.
Today we will venture in to the most remote corner of Victoria and see rare Sea
Eagles and Eastern Water Dragons together with an abundance of birdlife in
their natural habitat. Our cruise concludes in Mallacoota where we will be met
by the coach and head in to town for lunch. This afternoon we make our way
back to Merimbula for the last night of our tour.
ACCOMMODATION Comfort Inn, Merimbula
MEALS Breakfast & dinner in Motel, lunch at own expense
DAY 5: Fri 19 November Return to Sydney
Up bright and early, we make our way from Merimbula to Batemans Bay where
we have our lunch stop and some free time to look around and enjoy the sights.
From here we head for home and arrive back in Sydney late afternoon.
MEALS Breakfast in Motel, lunch at own expense
Merimbula & the South Coast
5 Day Tour
Information
All of our Tours are fully escorted with driver and hostess.
Tour cost (per person) Southern Star Tours provides a chauffeured “door to door” pick up service
$1,485 (twin share) from your place of residence to meet the coach and return for passengers
$285 single supplement residing in the Sydney metropolitan area*. We provide a chauffeured pick
up from Sydney airport to your hotel, and return service for passengers
Deposit required by: 20 Sept 2021
travelling from interstate, and we provide a V/line credit for Victorian
regional passengers.
Further information Tour costs are based on a minimum 30 people travelling, should there be less
To enquire about this tour than 30 people travelling per tour passengers will be offered the opportunity to
please contact our office on pay a revised costing, or cancel their booking.
(03) 9598 1354 or email Southern Star Coaches reserves the right to cancel any tour due to insufficient
info@southernstarcoaches.com.au numbers.
All itineraries are subject to change due to occasional restrictions in opening
times/days of some attractions, e.g. churches, wineries etc. We cannot be held
responsible for any changes due to closures, inclement weather etc.
This complete itinerary is to be read in conjunction with the Southern Star
Coaches ‘Booking Form’ together with the ‘Terms & Conditions’.
As a proud supporter, a portion of every Southern
Star Coaches booking is donated to Dolly’s Dream:
Working to prevent and address bullying and
cyber-bullying issues in the community.
Southern Star Coaches
ABN 2761 654 6868
P.O Box 347 Sandringham Vic 3191
Telephone: 03 9598 1354
www.southernstarcoaches.com.au
* Chauffeured pick-up and drop-off service applies for transfers within a 20 kilometre radius of the departure point, pick-ups/drop-offs outside this
radius may incur an additional cost.
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