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Cobargo is at the hub of the Sapphire Coast. Within a
short drive from Cobargo are -
Bermagui
Bermagui and Wallaga Lake have long been a fishermen's
paradise, and now others are discovering this haven on the Sapphire Coast.
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The continental shelf at Bernagui is at its closest point to
the mainland, so line fishing is afforded off the shoreline. It is where warm
southern currents flow and the big game fish such as salmon, marlin and tuna are
in tow.
Charter boats operate deepsea, dive and game fishing trips
where black marlin and a chase of yellowfin tuna is a regular event.
Zane Grey put Bermagui on the international game
fishing calendar in the 1930's as the birthplace of game fishing.
Bermagui has its own commercial fishing fleet and the
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Surfers have many choices including Beares Beach, Moreheads
Beach, Haywards Beach and Cuttagee Beach to catch a wave.
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Wallaga Lake
Wallaga lake offers both tribal significance for the Yuin
tribe as well as being the largest lake in southern N.S.W.
Cultural tours to local Koori sites are organised by the
Umbarra Cultural Centre. They also offer activities such as ochre painting and
bark hut building.
Trips are also made to Mt Dromedary (Gulaga), Mystery Bar
and Mumbulla Mountain. Wallaga Lake and its surrounds give many opportunities
for bushwalking and observing wildlife.
On the lake itself there is swimming, fishing, sailing,
boating, water skiing and prawning (in season).
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Tilba
Living history, the Tilba National Trust Village.
Tilba area was settled over 160 years ago, but the discovery
of gold in 1850 saw people flock to the district. As the gold petered out
dairying became firmly established. The village of Central Tilba was
established in 1895 and is now classified under the National Trust.
It is a magnet for visitors with its village atmosphere and
variety of excellent produce and wares. Stores include a leatherworks,
cobbler, bakery, ABC cheese factory, woodturner, toy store, lolly shop,
galleries, arts and crafts and a great pub as well as cafes.
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Narooma & Montague Island
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There's great ocean, beach, and estuary
fishing, a spectacular golf course on the clifftops, world class diving,
whale watching and surfing and the trip to Montague Island Nature Reserve
has been described as New South Wales’ best maritime adventure.
Narooma is home to a fleet of modern charter boats, all operated by
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Full day and half day charters for groups and
individuals are available for fishing and diving or just a cruise around
the island with a bit of snorkeling thrown in.
A visit to Montague Island is a fantastic experience. Your NSW National
Parks & Wildlife service guide will explain the island’s intriguing
indigenous and European history while you explore the unique lighthouse
and historic buildings.
The wildlife is amazing with seabirds, penguins, Australian and New
Zealand fur seals, dolphins, and in Spring , the migration of the humpback
whales.
Montague Island is also a mecca for fishers chasing kingfish, marlin and
yellowfin tuna, as well as many reef species.
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Bega
Bega is the rural centre of the Sapphire Coast,
set at the gateway to the rolling pastures of the lush Bega Valley.
Country life includes lazy creeks winding their
way through paddocks of picture-book cows, and horses grazing against a
backdrop of the darkly forested mountains.
It is prime dairy country, long famous for Bega
Cheese and home to the fascinating Heritage Centre detailing the legacies of
culture and history.
 
Cheese and Wine go together, and Bega has the
best of both.
An historic walk around Bega is available and
an intriguing way of stepping back into the past and observing the heritage of
the town.
There are a number of local galleries to be
explored with an array of arts and crafts available including pottery,
paintings and some magnificent wood work.
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