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Bega Valley Regional Art Gallery

Zingel Place, Bega NSW 2550

The Bega Vallery Regional Gallery holds a collection of approx. 120 works of both histroic and contemporary significance. Artists include: Albert Nanatjira, Hilda Rix Nicholas and local artists Kathy Boland and Peter Dunne The Gallery is a member of The Regional Galleries Association of NSW with a permanent collection of high standard developed from locally based artists, supplemented by works on loan.

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Bega Pioneers' Museum

Corner Auckland Street and Bega Street, Bega NSW 2550

The Pioneers' Museum is situated in an old Hotel, built in 1858-9, with many rooms and outside exhibition areas, containing every aspect of early Bega - industries, military, machinery, transport, household effects and family histories. A collection of over 200 framed photographs of pioneers is one of the largest in New South Wales. A horse drawn ambulance in the back yard, built in Bega, was converted into a hawkers van and supplied goods to outlying families. There is also a large collection of military objects from the Boer War, World War One and World War Two.

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Bega Cheese Heritage Centre

11-13 Lagoon Street, Bega NSW 2550

At the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre experience and enjoy good old fashioned country hospitality. The Bega Cheese Heritage Centre is a faithful reconstruction of one of the first buildings on the Co-Op site (1899). The museum offers visitors the chance to see how dairying has shaped the culture of the Bega Valley. At the Centre you can taste different varieties of Bega cheese and purchase from their wide selection of Bega cheese as well as other local and Australian cheese. There is also a wide range of gifts and souvenirs. The coffee shop offers a selection of homemade meals and cakes. You can also enjoy a milkshake or ice cream on the veranda overlooking the neighbouring pastures.

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Myanba Gorge walking track

Kanoorah Road, Coolangubra NSW 2550
0.75km (one way) - 1 hour - Medium difficulty Myanba Gorge walking track is a short walk that offers young and old the opportunity to experience this unique natural setting. The wheelchair-friendly boardwalk to the first viewing platform enables disabled and mobility impaired visitors to enjoy the views. And for those of you who want to venture further on foot, it's an easy walk through the gorge. There ... Visit website for more info
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South East Forests National Park

Wog Wog Trail, Coolangubra NSW 2550
South East Forests National Park is a place that protects soaring old-growth forests, rugged granite formations and picturesque valleys and gorges. There are more than 100km of spectacular coastal escarpment, tableland edge and hinterland country for you to explore. This beautiful, untamed park is also home to several threatened and endangered species. See historic sites, hike to lofty peaks, ... Visit website for more info
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Candelo

Candelo Bega Road, Candelo NSW 2550
Earlier settlers of Candelo had the foresight to establish the beautiful park beside the river, and today it offers shade in summer and a spectacular colour show in autumn. Why not stop for a while, paddle in the creek, admire the trees and explore the village. Candelo today still retains many of its nineteenth century old buildings. Offering a warm and open reception to travellers, and invited to share in the everyday lives of the country folk. Although bullock teams no longer pass through town and there is little need for blacksmith's shops, a walk along these streets conjures up images of a past way of life. Venturing further afield, Candelo is surrounded by beautiful old forests and clear waterways. A drive up Myrtle Mountain to the lookout is rewarded with magnificent distant views over the valley and a perfect secluded picnic spot under old trees.

Bega Visitor Information Centre

11-13 Lagoon Street, Bega NSW 2550
Bega Visitor Information Centre provides a range of services for the tourist and traveller alike which includes the provision of maps, information on local and regional attractions and other services as required. The staff are happy to help you with where to stay and what to see and do while visiting the Sapphire Coast. There is an extensive range of brochures and information on many areas of Australia....

Bismarck House

187-189 Newtown Road, Bega NSW 2550
Admire the Georgian style Bismarck House, which was built by Anton Sattler in 1876 for a private residence and boarding house. In 1910 it became a private hospital servicing the people of the Bega Valley. In the maternity ward , Matron Murton helped deliver approximately 2,000 young Australians into the valley. Bismarck House in 1940s was converted into small residential flats. In 1964 Roy and Coral Sheehan purchased the property then known as Thornleigh. Roy grew prize winning dahlias, roses and always had plenty of fresh vegetables to share with the tenants. Norm and Narelle Pearce purchased the property from the Sheehan's when they entered aged care. The Pearce's had dreams of restoring the building and its surrounds to its prior glory. The restoration was completed in 2009. Thornleigh on Newtown is a beautifully designed, versatile and comfortable licensed cafe, restaurant and function venue situated in heritage listed premises in Bega on the far south coast of NSW....
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Eden

39154 - Bega NSW 2550
Eden is a seaside holiday township and home to the whale-watching cruise. Southern right and humpback whales migrate along the coast between May and November providing thrilling encounters for cruisers. Enjoy the beaches, fishing, diving, and walks in and around Eden along with tasting fresh mussels, oysters and fish straight from the pristine waters of Eden and the surrounds. Eden's Killer Whale Museum is the town's must-see attraction. It contains a fascinating display of boats, whaling gear, photographs and nautical apparatus. Extending north and south of Eden, Ben Boyd National Park is a tract of wild coast, beaches, wildflower meadows and eucalypt woodland. The coast from Eden to Merimbula is particularly dramatic. Eden enjoys a temperate climate perfect for year-round holidaying....
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Myrtle Mountain Lookout

Lookout Road, Myrtle Mountain NSW 2550
You may think driving through the park’s lush wet-fern forest is as stunning as it gets, but then you arrive at Myrtle Mountain lookout. Located on Myrtle Mountain Road, this hidden gem offers a sweeping northern vista across Bega Valley farmland. You’re also treated to eastern views of scenic Candelo and Wolumla, as well as the fringing escarpment and rolling hills surrounding the valley. The ideal place to stretch your legs, take a tea break and soak up some views while driving from Eden or Bega, this lookout is popular with travellers and locals alike. Relax at a picnic table and feel the crisp NSW south coastal breeze. Listen out and scan the undergrowth for lyrebirds or, if you’re stopping by at night, look out for possums and gliders in the area....
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Bega

42459 - Bega NSW 2550
Bega is the urban centre of the Sapphire Coast, but it's heart is dotted with rich lagoons and galleries and it's surrounded by rich pastures and rain forests. The preservation of historical buildings, particularly in the main street and Church Street, make it easy to imagine what life was like when horse and cart ruled the roads. Just around the corner modern life returns with the Bega Valley Regional Gallery and Sapphire Market Place. Three kilometres north of the township you can take it all in at the Bega Lookout. The Bega region is renowned for its many activities and cultural delights: deep-sea fishing off Bermagui, whale watching at Eden, award-winning cheeses at Bega and rich Aboriginal heritage around Wallaga Lake. In Merimbula and Tathra the town's main assets are summer water sports including fishing, swimming, boating, lake cruises, scuba diving, sailboarding and canoeing. Head inland from Bega and discover the farming history in the towns and villages that dot the region. Candelo, Cobargo, Bemboka and Wolumla all feature spectacular pastoral views, historical buildings, an abundance of local produce and some unique places to stop and grab a bite to eat....
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Wallagoot Lake Picnic Area and Boat Ramp

Lake Road, Wallagoot NSW 2550
Wallagoot Lake at Bournda National Park is a playground for watersport enthusiasts and nature-lovers alike. Enjoy sailing, paddling, fishing and birdwatching. Set up a picnic on the shores of the lake while the kids swim in the protected waters. Launch your vessel from the boat ramp and enjoy waterskiing on the glassy waters, or explore the lake on your sail board or paddle ski. The lake’s unique aquatic environment is home to a huge diversity of marine life, making it a popular destination for children eager to learn about the ecosystem. This distinctive waterway also offers excellent fishing and birdwatching. As well as several species of waterfowl, look out for threatened species like the little tern and fairy tern nesting on the foreshores during spring or foraging during summer....
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Myanba Gorge lookout

Myanba Gorge lookout, Coolangubra NSW 2550
Set in mighty old-growth forest and comprising three lookouts, a picnic area, a boardwalk and walking track, this part of the park is a must for nature-lovers. Start with lunch at the well-equipped picnic area before taking the easy and accessible boardwalk stroll. At the first lookout you’re treated to picture-perfect views of fast-flowing Myanba Creek. Here, it surges over the escarpment across a huge granite slab, so visit after rain, if you can, to see a stronger, more spectacular flow. Follow the creek if you choose to keep on walking – it’s a moderate walk that's well worth the effort. See the numerous torrents burble through the rocks or snake off into rivulets and stunning cascades. Take a quick dip if you like, and look for streaked rock orchids and the gorgeous purple-spotted flowers of the Victorian Christmas Bush. The third lookout rewards your efforts with views of the remarkable geology of Myanba Gorge and Bega’s pretty Towamba Valley. Return to the picnic area the way you came, listening out for distinctive ‘creaky gate’ calls of gang gang cockatoos....
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Spiral Gallery

47 Church Street, Bega NSW 2550
Spiral Gallery Bega NSW is an artist-run art gallery that supports contemporary art practice through creative exhibitions. Spiral Gallery Co-operative Limited is a not for profit artists-run cooperative established in 1997. The Gallery caters to a broad range of artists including painters, sculptors, glass artists, gold and silversmiths, textile artists, printers, photographers, mixed media and installation artists living within the Bega Valley and beyond. The gallery offers the chance to use and share a professional exhibition space as well as to connect, exchange artistic dialogue and informal mentoring....