All-day itinerary
The overall itinerary for the day is quite tight
- Overall itinerary:
Departing from Wollongong to Eden at 8:00 AM, a total distance of 400 km, a driving time of 5 hours
The intermediate attractions are: Pebbly Beach, Batemans Bay town, One Tree Point Lookout, Australia Rock, Merimbula town, and finally arriving at Discovery Parks - Eden accommodation - Three meals:
Breakfast: Eat at home
Lunch: Batemans Bay Town
Dinner: Merimbula or Eden town
Detailed itinerary
8:00am--Departing from Wollongong-->
---- 191km, about 2.5h ---- to Pebbly Beach
10:30--Stop 1: Pebbly Beach: (stay for 1 hour)--depart at 11:30
Pebbly Beach Campground
National park entrance fee: 8 AUD/car
- Go to the beach to see kangaroos
Famous for the "surfing kangaroo," wild kangaroos can be seen on the beach.
Murramarang National Park, where the beach is located, is also very suitable for camping. - Drive for 10 minutes, nearby you can visit Depot Beach: (all located in Murramarang National Park)
There is a natural swimming hole, a "pool" formed by seawater flowing into wind-eroded rocks.
The reef shallows reflect the sky, forming a mirror surface, similar to a mirror of the sky, making it great for photography.
---- 25 km, about 0.5h ---- to Batemans Bay town
12:00--Second stop: Batemans Bay town (stay for 1.5 hours)--Departure at 13:30
- Lunch: eat oysters/eat fish and chips
Clyde River has clean water quality, with a temperature that is neither too cold nor too hot, making it very suitable for oyster growth. The quality is excellent and highly regarded by connoisseurs.- 生蚝店：Oyster Shed on Wray
Oysters are freshly harvested on the same day, with two types: Rock Oyster (small size, rich and sweet layers) and Pacific Oyster (large size, purely sweet) - Farm Gate Cafe, have a cup of coffee or milkshake, it's also great with seafood.
Business hours: 9am-4pm (Friday & Saturday until 5pm) - Fish and Chips Shop: Innes Boatshed / The BoatShed
The old shop, which started in 1955, is known for its fish and chips. It also offers oysters and shrimp, among other things.
Business hours: 9am-7pm
- 生蚝店：Oyster Shed on Wray
- Batemans Marine Park Coastal Walk
Look at the toucan, pelican, seagull and many other water birds, as well as the devil fish.
---- 47km, about 40min ----
14:10 -- Stop 3: One Tree Point Lookout (stop for 0.5 hours) -- Depart at 14:40
- Viewing platform to see the scenery
The observation deck extending into the sea has a tree planted on it, creating a sense of lonely beauty.
At 270 degrees, the view of the sea is wide open, and spring is a great time for whale watching.
Note: There are many sea conchs to dig on the beach next to the viewing platform (fishing license required), cooked in a pressure cooker, super fresh and sweet - 奶制品店 Bodalla Dairy Shed
- On the way to the town of Narooma, there is a dairy shop called Bodalla Dairy Shed.
Family-run dairy farm:
‣ Produce fresh milk, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products
Homemade milk is used to make various flavors of ice cream, as well as desserts like cheesecake and milkshakes
‣ Breakfast and lunch are available, with lunch offering hamburgers/sandwiches and salad fries, etc
‣ You can feed the calves milk every day at 10am and 4pm at the small farm behind the store, where there are also sheep and alpacas
Business hours: 9am-4:30/5pm (except for Christmas and Boxing Day)
- On the way to the town of Narooma, there is a dairy shop called Bodalla Dairy Shed.
---- 36km, about 35min ----
15:20--Stop 4: Australia Rock (stay for 1 hour)--Depart at 16:20
- Australia Rock
The coastal rock, eroded by seawater into a large hole, is named because it resembles the map of Australia.
Watching the sunrise/sunset and photographing the Milky Way at night are both beautiful.
How to play:
‣ Take a photo of the Australian stone
You can walk along the breakwater at the estuary all the way to Wagonga Head to see the seals
Traffic:
There is a small parking lot by the rocks, but there are few parking spaces; you can also park at the nearby Bar Rock Lookout and walk over in a few minutes
It takes about 15 minutes to walk from the town center
---- 115 km, about 1.5h ----
18:00--Stop 5: Arrive at Merimbula town (stay for 0.5-1.5 hours)--Depart at 18:30 or 19:30
- Merimbula Boardwalk
A wooden walkway built along Merimbula Lake. It will pass through lakeside jungles, wetlands, and oyster farms.
Play for how long: 30 minutes - 2 hours
How to play: Take a walk to enjoy the lake view; at the west end of the trail, there is a lakeside café where you can have a cup of coffee or brunch, and you can also rent a boat to paddle on the lake
Length & Time: One way 2 kilometers, round trip takes about 1-1.5 hours, you can choose to walk a section.
Scope: The green line marked in the above image, from Market Street crossing the lake in the east to Sunny’s Kiosk & Boat Hire (café) in the west
Parking: There are parking lots at both ends of the walkway, the west end can navigate to Merimbula Boardwalk Parking - Option 1: Dinner in Merimbula?
- Wharf Restaurant
Popular restaurant, located at Merimbula Wharf, offers a 180-degree sea view.
Local oysters, as well as freshly caught shrimp/mussels/squid/fish, and dishes like pasta, burgers, and salads. Homemade desserts, coffee & cocktails. Excellent dishes and reputation.
Business hours: 10am-4pm (closed on Monday & Tuesday), dinner served on Friday and Saturday until 9pm
Menu: https://irp.cdn-website.com/90a5d015/files/uploaded/Dining_Menu.png - Wheeler Oysters Restaurant & Farm
Wheeler Oysters is an important oyster producer in Merimbula.
Has its own restaurant and oyster farm, the restaurant is very popular and has a pleasant environment.
Wheeler's Seafood Restaurant
Business hours: Thursday to Monday Lunch 12pm-2pm; Dinner 5:45pm-8pm, Closed on Tuesday & Wednesday
Menu & Reservation: Please see here
Visit the oyster farm: Please see here
- Wharf Restaurant
- option2: Have dinner at Eden
---- 36km, about 40min ----
20:00--Stop 6: Arrive at Discovery Parks - Eden accommodation
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