With everything that 2020 has thrown our
way, it's no surprise that most of
us want to grab our bag, jump in the car
and head off on a little Aussie road trip.
With Summer well and truly here, the coast is
calling, and so I decided to visit a part
of New South Wales that boasts some of the
most incredible beaches in the country
and the best bit is he won't be fighting off
the crowds for sport on the sand.
Known as the Eurobodalla Shire, this stretch
of coastline is the perfect combo
of bushland meets beaches, making it
a nature lover's wonderland.
Sitting just five hours from Sydney, two from
Canberra and eight from Melbourne, the
townships dotted between Batemans Bay
and Tilba Tilba make this part of Australia
the perfect weeklong stay year round.
But if you've only got a weekend up your
sleeve like me, well, here's five things
not to miss during your 48 hour stay.
OK, so the first stop is Montague Island,
off the coast of Narooma, this stunning
island is home to hundreds of seals and
more than 90 bird species
jump on board the Montague Island Discovery
boat with Captain Wazza.
Don't worry, you won't miss his beard and
head out through the headlands for an ocean
swim like no other.
The water is crystal.
It's full of fish, and you're almost
guaranteed to be joined by a few friendly locals.
Back on the land,
what better way to, say, the coastline than
from the seat of an electric bike from
Southbound Escapes.
Requiring little pedal power, pack
a snack and cruise along the boardwalks from
Narooma to Dalmeny.
And if you're visiting in the cooler months,
keep your eyes peeled for humpback whales
migrating past some with their calves in tow.
OK, time to quench your thirst and you won't
find a better local brew than it Big Niles.
The beer is made fresh on site where
you can grab a paddle showcasing some of
their best, or you can simply throw back
a pint filled with one of their signature blends.
If your stomach is feeling a little empty,
well, you're in luck with the region
producing some of the best Sydney rock
oysters in the country.
Grab your life jacket and hit the water with
Region X kayak tours, where your paddle
power will be rewarded with freshly
shocked oysters straight from the
magnificent Clyde River.
Think about this as a wine tasting
experience of sorts, where you visit oyster
farmers in the region, learn about their
farming techniques, the oyster varieties,
and even how to shock properly before taste
testing oysters straight from the state of your kayak.
It's a seafood experience
like no other.
Well, you've seen everything the Eurobodalla Shire
has to offer from the sea, the sand,
but nothing quite rivals the views from the sky.
South Coast sea planes do a stunning tour
along the coastline out to Montague and
even into the hinterland.
With incredible, unspoilt beaches on one
side of the aircraft and stunning mountain
views on the other, this flight will take
you on a journey you'll never forget, and
it's the perfect way to end your stay.