Eden: A Natural Paradise on the Sapphire Coast

 

A stunning natural paradise on the shores of Australia's Sapphire Coast of New South Wales, Eden is an idyllic escape with stunning beaches, crystal clear waters, and a rich history of whaling and maritime industry. Jutting out into Twofold Bay, the third deepest natural harbor in the southern hemisphere, this charming town is right on the edge of the 'Humpback Highway', renowned for being one of the few places in the world where these unique whales feed on their southern migration. Today, whaling has disappeared, but the whaling routes are still there, and they provide exceptional opportunities to spot whales, penguins, seals and more, both from the shore and the sea. The area is also famous for its premium, award-winning Sydney Rock Oysters, grown in the pristine, nutrient-rich waters of nearby Pambula Lake, a true culinary treat.

 Spectacular views across Twofold Bay at Eden Park Lookout

The Killer Whale Museum is filled with tales of sea-going adventures in the area, 

and also home to the skeleton of Old Tom, the last of the herding killer whales

Local Merimbula Crab

Local Merimbula Lobster

Not being able to resist, I purchased a half dozen oysters from Eden's Fish Shop

and slurped them up on the Boardwalk

I always admire the backs of the oysters for their unique colour and character

 Fresh, briny, and full of natural flavour, Marimbula Oysters are a little bit of magic in every shell

Merimbula Bay oyster beds

Panboola Conservation Area

Kangaroo in the wild watching us as we pass through the woods

Wooden bridge over wetlands

Our guide for the day leading us through the Nature and Bird Sanctuary

Colony of Fruits Bats hanging upside-down in the trees