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Cruise the Garden of EdenEden is the southern gateway to the Coastal Wilderness of the Sapphire Coast of New South Wales. The Port of Eden claims to be the world’s third deepest natural harbour and provides safe anchorage for large cruise ships. Eden offers a unique snapshot of whaling history and is a sanctuary for whales during their migratory journeys. The Wharf is within walking distance of the town centre. There are cafes wharfside where you can enjoy the locally caught fish, mussels grown in the bay and oysters from our pristine waterways. National Parks, State Forests and beaches surround the town. Experience a small Australian town. An exciting range of tour options include marine adventures, historical and wilderness tours, oyster farm tour and tasting, wildlife refuge, marine research centre, wineries and the coastal art trail. You can also play golf with the kangaroos. Cruise Eden can assist with the organization of tours and provide local tour guides. Each Cruise ship is welcomed by a “Meet & Greet team” who assist passengers portside and provide information. Tel: + 61 2 6496 1953 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Tour Information Activities These destinations can be incorporated into a half or full day tour. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spectacular Ben Boyd National Park Ben Boyds Tower built from huge stone blocks combined with a short walk along the rugged coastline accompanied by a specialist tour guide. (Travel time 45 mins one way. Allow 1 hour for tour). This can be combined with a visit to the Seahorse Inn also built by Ben Boyd and Davidson Whaling Station. Phone: 02 6495 5041 Alternate Phone: 0428 256956 Email: David.Costello@environment.nsw.gov.au Website: www.eden.nsw.au/historic-sites/boyd-s-tower | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Davidson Whaling Station Only suitable for a small bus (Up to 40 people) because of turning circle. This can be combined with Ben Boyds Tower visit and a visit to the Historic Seahorse Inn built by Ben Boyd as part of his vision for Eden. (Travel time 30 mins one way. Allow 90 mins for tour) Phone: 026495 5041 Alternate Phone: 0428 256956 Email: David.Costello@environment.nsw.gov.au Website: www.eden.nsw.au/historic-sites/davidson-whaling-station | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eden Killer Whale Museum Located at the top of Warrens Walk at the end of the main street. The museum has been operating for 80 years and is recognised as one of the most progressive and innovative museums in regional Australia. Learn about the history of the whaling industry that lasted from 1828 to 1930. Here you will have the chance to see the skeleton of Old Tom, one of the areas most renowned killers whales. (Allow 1 hour for the tour) Phone: 02 64962094 Email: promo@killerwhalemuseum.com.au Website: www.killerwhalemuseum.com.au | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre Located at Snug Cove, 100 metres from disembarkation point. Website: www.sapphirecoastdiscovery.com.au | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "Ranger guided Walks at Haycock Point in Ben Boyd National Park. Guided tour and walk on a bush track up to Haycock Point where there are spectacular coastline views. Australian flora and fauna is a feature of the walk with sightings of sea eagles, Australian gannets and various bush birds.Kangaroos, wallabies, goannas,echidnas and other wildlife may be spotted too. This tour also includes an Aboriginal component explaining tools and weapons presented by one of the Discovery Rangers. It also includes damper cooking and billy tea. (Travel time 30 mins one way. Allow 2 hours 30 mins for this tour.) Phone: 02 6495 5041 Alternate Phone: 0428 256956 Email: David.Costello@environment.nsw.gov.au | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Pinnacles A short walk through the Australian Bush to view dramatic pink and white rock formations. Close to Haycock Point so can be incorporated into this tour. (Travel time 20 mins one way) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Seahorse Inn - Boydtown Wander in the beautiful garden and onto the beach where there are excellent views of the ship in the bay. Refreshments and meals available. Phone: 02 6496 1361 Website: www.seahorseinn.com.au | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oyster Farm Tour and Tasting At Wheelers Oyster Farm you can enjoy a guided tour and learn how oysters are farmed followed by a tasting. (Allow 1 hour for the tour). This is near Wheelers famous restaurant where you can savour the local cuisine. This tour combines well with Oaklands, Merimbula Aquarium, Potoroo Palace, Killer Whale Museum or as part of a Gourmet Tour. Phone: 02 6495 6330 Website: www.wheelersoysters.com.au | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ride in Golf carts to see the kangaroos At Pambula Merimbula Golf Club you can enjoy a guided tour of the golf course looking out for Australian wildlife before enjoying lunch or morning and afternoon tea overlooking the golf course and Merimbula Lake. Phone: 02 6495 6154 Website: www.merimbulagolf.com.au | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Potoroo Palace Native Animal Educational Sanctuary Here you have a chance to see many Australian animals including kangaroos, wallabies and the koala with the knowledgeable staff to assist you. They are currently caring for an albino echidna. Phone: 02 6494 9225 Website: www.potoroopalace.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oaklands Antiques, Arts and Crafts Centre Historic Oaklands Barn and Garden Centre has a gift shop & nursery, a shop selling garments made from homespun wool, an antique shop selling recycled furniture and collectables, a cafe and a village gallery. There is also an animal nursery and it adjoins a community garden. A great place to wander and relax. Phone: 02 6495 7257 Fax: 02 6495 7122 Email: oaklandsbarn@bigpond.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mimosa Winery Mimosa Wines Estate is a beautiful winery, cellar door and restaurant on the Far South Coast of NSW. Travel along the coast from Eden via Pambula, Merimbula and Tathra through small towns and pristine National Parks and beaches. (Allow 90 mins travel time) Stop at Oaklands for a break on the way up and do Wheelers Oyster Farm tour on the way back. (Allow 2 hours 45 mins for lunch) Phone: 02 6494 1483 Email: info@mimosawines.com.au Website: www.mimosawines.com.au | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maxwells Rainforest Tour Enjoy the day exploring one of the south coast most beautiful state forest as we travel through the heart of the Nadgee Nature Reserve and stroll through the Maxwell’s Rainforest. Travelling the Wallagaraugh forest drive you’ll discover many hidden treasures including tall monkey gums providing important habitat for gliders, possums and owls. Enjoy the Maxwell’s rainforest walk part of Maxwell’s Flora Reserve, an easy to moderate walk taking approximately 45 minutes. At the end of this leisurely walk enjoy morning tea in this peaceful, tranquil environment. Continue the forest drive passing further points of interest before making our way back to Eden for a brief town tour before returning to the ship. Phone: 02 6495 6017 Email: pincini@internode.net.au | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Grange Restaurant A beautiful restaurant steeped in local history and set on 13 acres of landscaped grounds. It can seat 180 people. The Grange includes The Art Room and The Piano Room which can provide private dining for up to 35 people in each. The Grange can provide wine tastings and serve food which is locally grown and produced.(15 mins travel time from Eden) This venue is close to Oaklands (5 mins away), Wheelers Oyster Tour (10 mins away), Panboola Wetlands Walk (5 mins opposite Oaklands). Phone: (02) 6495 6169 Alternate Phone: 0407 929616 Fax: 02) 6495 6129 Email: darkdining@msn.com Website: www.thegrangerestaurant.com/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Hire a Car and Explore YourselfExplore our beautiful coastal wilderness and small villages at your own pace. Self drive information packs can be purchased at the information desk at Snug Cove Wharf as you disembark. Arrangements can be made for you to have your own personal guide through the Eden Visitor Information Centre. (A limited number available - Charges apply) Please let your hire car operator know you are with a Cruise Ship so arrangements can be made for car pick up and drop off. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HIRE CAR OPERATORS: Europcar Europcar - Pambula Phone: : +61 2 6495 6635 Email: merimbula@europcar.com.au | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HIRE CAR OPERATORS: Hertz Mobil Service Station - 39 Merimbula Drive Merimbula NSW 2548 Hertz - Merimbula Phone: 1300 132 607 Alternate Phone: +61 2 64953444 Website: www.hertz.com.au/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HIRE CAR OPERATORS: Troy's Hire - Red Spot Phone: +61 2 64956061 Email: troy@rondoylemotors.com.au Website: www.troysautos.com.au/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eden Taxis Lot 1 West St Eden NSW 2551 Phone: 02 6496 1180 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Scarlett Buses Boundary Rd Bega NSW 2550 Luxury coaches which are seat belt equipped and air conditioned. Phone: 02 6492 3956 Alternate Phone: 0408 489 458 Fax: 02 6492 6579 Email: truckandbus@bigpond.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deanes Bus Lines 39 Redfern Close Pambula South NSW 2549 Deanes Bus Lines operates a service between Eden, Pambula, Merimbula and Bega. See website for timetable. It has a fleet of buses & luxury 5 star coaches for local & long distance charters. Phone: 02 6495 6452 Email: admin@deanestransitgroup.com.au Website: www.deanestransitgroup.com.au | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KM Connell & DK Samuels 1166 Pericoe Rd Towamba NSW 2550 Small and large buses available for charter. Phone: 02 64967158 Email: samcon@dragnet.com.au | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bega Valley Coaches 153 Carp St Bega NSW 2550 Luxury buses for hire. Phone: 02 6492 5806 Fax: 02 6492 5806 Email: dawn@begavalleycoaches.com.au Website: www.begavalleycoaches.com.au | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Merimbula Buslines Pambula Small and large buses available for charter. Phone: 02 6495 6017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Port Information The Port of Eden has established itself on the cruising calendar with visits since 2005. Ships that have visited include Pacific Princess, Oceanic Princess, Orion, Silver Shadow, Silver Cloud, Europa, Seven Seas Mariner, The World, Albatros and the Volendam. Larger vessels have favoured anchoring in a sheltered location, where a 5 minute tender ride will land passengers in the heart of town. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Snug Cove Breakwater Wharf Situated on the eastern side of Snug Cove inside the breakwater. Ideal for smaller ships.Rubber fended concrete wharf 105m in length Maximum draft: approx 5 metres depending on ship’s LOA (Contact Harbour Master for specific advice) Tidal variation: 1.6 metres Berth length: 105 metres Priority berthing for cruise ships: Yes Security: ISPS Code compliant berth | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Multipurpose Wharf Located on East Boyd Bay, the wharf is 200metres long, 30 metres wide and reached by an access jetty 560 metre long and 7 metres wide. It is a 30 minute coach ride from Eden. Maximum draft: 10.5 m Tidal variation: 1.6 metres Berth length: 200m Priority berthing for cruise ships: Yes Security: ISPS Code compliant berth | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Harbour Master's Office Main Jetty Snug Cove Eden NSW 2551 Phone: +61 2 6496 1719 Fax: +61 2 6496 3024 Email: edenpilot@maritime.nsw.gov.au Website: www.eden.nsw.gov.au | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 | NSW Maritime NSW Maritime - Sponsor of the Cruise Eden red hats. Website: www.maritime.nsw.gov.au | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Location information Closest airport – Merimbula Airport – 27 kilometres, 20 minutes. Nearest Australian Port: Sydney-230nm Nearest Overseas Port: Auckland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Port Shipping Services include Pilotage, towage, mooring/unmooring, shipping agency, ship security, bunkering, emergency services and in-water repair. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 | NSW Industry & Investment Sponsorship for marketing of Cruise Eden through the Small Chambers of Commerce Fund. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||