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Merimbula is a beachside resort on the far South Coast (New South Wales) | South Coast of the Australian state of New South Wales.

Travel to Merimbula

By Plane

Merimbula Airport IATA Flight Code: MIM -36.908611, 149.901389 situated 3 kilometers from the town centre between the towns of Pambula and Merimbula - Merimbula Airport It is served by Regional Express Airlines daily from Melbourne and Sydney.

There is a cycleway that runs between Pambula and Merimbula that passes the entrance to the airport, so if you're not burdened with too much luggage, it's entirely feasible to walk or cycle into town.

By coach

Premier Motor Services operates a twice daily coach between Sydney and Eden, that stops in Merimbula.

By car

Merimbula can be visited by Arthur Kaine Drive which is accessible from Pambula off the Princes Highway from Melbourne. A 6 hours drive from Melbourne and a 3 to 3.5 hours drive from Canberra. A 6 hour drive south of Sydney.

Get Around

It may be feasible to get by in Merimbula without a car. You can fly to the local airport, and get a taxi into town. The town itself is walkable, and trips to neighbouring areas are feasible by bus on weekdays.

There is a local bus service in Merimbula with Sapphire Coast Bus Lines]. The service is limited to a few services Monday to Friday.

There is a taxi service in town. You can call it on the national number - 131 008.

What to See

Merimbula has five main beaches including Main Beach (Merimbula Beach), Mitchies Jetty, Cafe Beach, Spencer Park Beach, and Short Point.

Merimbula Wharf

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Merimbula

Magic Mountain Theme Park
Big Top Amusement Centre
Boardwalk around Merimbula Lake
Merimbula Aquarium with feeding at 11:30AM on Wednesdays and Fridays

Headland Fishing Charters - Joe & Adele Gatt - 8 Seaview Avenue Off Princess Highway, turn right at McDonalds and 3rd turn on left. ☎ +61 2 6495 1134 Fishing Charter. Very professional operation offering assistance for those who need. Fishing types: reef, game, shark and Kingfish. Dolphin and whale watching - seasonal September, October and November with sightings guaranteed in October, or money back.

Scuba Diving

Sponge gardens at Yellow Rock
Empire Gladstone wreck of near Haycock Point

Shopping

Potoroo Palace Native Animal Educational Sanctuary - 2372 Princes Highway 9km north of town on the Princes Highway ☎ +61 2 6494 9225 Opening Hours: 10-4 $17 adults, kids $10-12, family $47.50, group discounts A wildlife park famous locally for its personal staff approach. Talks are intimate and you get to touch lots of different animals - including an echidna (you have to pat it the right way!) and a huge python. The park itself is quite relaxing with ponds, lunch areas and giant gameboards for the kids. There is a big stone cafe and a park "train". Koalas, dingoes, birds, emus wandering about, and the kangaroos really like being tickled on the chest. Tip: grab a bag of animal food on your way in.

Halal Food

Santa Fe Restaurant - Upstairs Merimbula Plaza, Beach St., Merimbula. Near the junction of Alice St. opposite Merimbula Tourism Board Centre ☎ +61 2 6495 4073 One of the most popular restaurants in the area specialising in Modern Mexican.

Merimbula RSL has great food at affordable prices, recommend the seafood platter for two.
Muslim Friendly Hotels

Summerhill Motor Inn - 24 Merimbula Dr $130 and up
Capri Apartments - 38-40 Main Street on Princes Highway ☎ +61 2 6495 2367 Check-in: 2PM / Check-out: 9:30AM From $520/week 2 and 3 bedroom self contained apartments. The upstairs apartments (and some downstairs apartments) have water views of Merimbula Lake and the entrance to the Pacific Ocean. A/C, TV and DVD, wifi, laundry, stove, fridge/freezer, cutlery, pots, pans and other cooking accessories. Swimming pool, spa and BBQ area. Off street parking is available (can cater boats and trailers - check availability when booking).

News & References

Travel Next

Bega
Canberra
Cooma
Eden (New South Wales) | Eden
Kiama
Melbourne
Narooma
Nowra
Southern Highlands (New South Wales) | Southern Highlands
Sydney
Ulladulla
Wollongong

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 * Merimbula Airport '''IATA Flight Code:''' MIM -36.908611, 149.901389 situated 3 kilometers from the town centre between the towns of Pambula and Merimbula - Merimbula Airport It is served by Regional Express Airlines daily from [[Melbourne]] and [[Sydney]].