Discovery Holiday Parks
Pambula Beach, Sapphire Coast, NSW

AUSTRALIA DAY 2012

Australia Day 2012

Event: Best Aussie Icon Costume Competition
Karaoke Night
Date: Thursday, 26 January, 2012
Time: 8:00pm

Details: Paint your face or come dressed as your favourite Aussie icon on the day and you’ll be in the running to win 1 x $100* Discovery Holiday Parks Gift Card in our ‘Best Aussie Icon Costume Competition'.

Terms and conditions apply. Only guests staying at the park will be eligible for the competition. One winner will be announced at the end of the event.

Discovery Holiday Parks Membership

Discovery Holiday Parks Membership
Membership cards are now available
You receive a full 2 years membership
Entitles you to 10% off, up to $50 per stay
And only costs $20 to join up!
Purchase a card now & save on your next booking at Discovery Holiday Parks

SAPPHIRE COAST

Come & enjoy the Sapphire Coast in January

Events on the Sapphire Coast

POTOROO PALACE

Potoroo Palace is located approximately 5 minutes heading North from Merimbula in the beautiful Bega Valley. Savour the rare opportunity to see a koala, wander amongst the kangaroos, touch a snake, stroll through the cooling mist of the walk-through aviary, go for a ride on the mini train or have lunch at the Blue Wren Café. Potoroo Palace is a not-for-profit organisation passionate about caring for the Earth and many of the animals you will see there are native to the Merimbula area.

http://potoroopalace.com/

KIDS CLUB

Kids Club operates Monday to Friday 10am to 12pm

Free games & activities

Kids Craft ($3)

Daily craft can include
Paint & decorate a Mask
Create a Scratch-Art picture
Bead a Sun-Catcher
Plaster painting
Create a Finger Puppet
Decorate a Door Hanger
Paint & decorate a Pencil Case
& lots more

CANDELO MARKET

The largest market on the Sapphire Coast.

Candelo markets commenced some 24 years ago and have been held continuously since then on the first Sunday of each month.

Next Market: Sunday 5th February 2012

SURFING ON THE SAPPHIRE COAST

Merimbula Bar

Just a short walk from Main Beach car park or a short paddle from Bar Beach across the river mouth. This is a world class left hand wave, distance is about 50mts to 150mts on a normal day around 3ft – 5ft, much longer when smokin at 6ft – 8ft. Its located just at the river mouth, sandy bottom, hollow and loads of fun, it needs a SouthEast swell with winds North West to North East, tide low to mid. Respect the locals and wait your turn and you’ll live to see another day. This can be a dangerous when big so have some common sense when paddling out across the mouth from Bar Beach.

Main Beach Merimbula

Turn left over the bridge into Fispen Rd, turn first right and drive straight into the Carpark. There’s a viewing platform where you can see Merimbula Bar and the most of Main Beach. Its all beach breaks with rights and lefts all over the place, best times are low to mid tides and can hold anything from 3ft to 4ft, rides can be super quick and short. Watch out for the under currents and rips, great place to learn to surf and have a swim when small, showers and toilets are provided. Its a family beach so wear leg ropes as there will be loads of kids around in the summer months.

Tura Beach

5kms out of Merimbula heading north towards Tathra on the Sapphire Coast Rd turn right turn into Tura Beach, drive straight down Tura Beach Drive, at the bottom of the hill on the left there is a Carpark and kids playground. There’s a track leading you to beach on the right, be careful on a big day as the rips and undertows can be very dangerous. Its all beach breaks with rights and lefts all over the place, it gets deep very quickly so finding a good bank is never easy, best times are low to mid tides and can hold anything from 3ft to 4ft, rides can be hallow, super quick and shallow. North end down near the head land you can find some good waves in the summer months as its protected by the NE’s. Most of the time there’s no one out so it’s just a matter of been lucky.

Pambula Beach

Head towards Pambula Beach from Pambula, turn left at the Pambula Beach Life Saving Club, once at the car park you can see the beach. All surfers can enjoy Pambula Beach which is very consistent, the beach breaks are loads of fun and can be as long as 50mt to 150mt. Best around mid tides with swell directions from the SouthEast, East to NorthEast and winds from West to South West, waves can be anything from 3ft to 10ft. Just be careful of rips and undertow, its patrol in the summer months by the local surf club. When small to medium size waves are on its a great spot for beginners to intermediate levels.
Pambula River Mouth
This is an Australian classic wave, works only on a big swell, its fast, hollow and very powerful and for the very experience surfer only, holds tubes for up to 10 seconds if ya fast enough. On a good day at 8ft, it’s the perfect right hander, length can be from 50mt to 150mt breaking on a sandy bottom with some rocks around, best on low tide, swell direction East to North East, wind direction East to SouthEast. You can either walk from Pambula Beach around the rocks or drive passed the turn off to the Lifesaving club and turn left at the Rotary Park which will give you a good view on what’s going on or drive down to the very end carpark and walk up the Pambula River to the mouth. Again respect locals as this doesn’t break very often so you have to understand why they dont want to share but you’ll find most of the crew very friendly, dangerous rips and undertows appear when big.

SaltWater Creek

Best if you get a map from the National Parks & Wildlife Service on Ben Boyd National Park as there is lots to see if the surfs not working, you’ll have to turn off the Princess Hwy about 20kms South from Eden. Once at the car park just walk (10min) to the beach and paddle out or you can jump off the rocks. Makes a great day trip from the major tourist towns. This is another World Class wave when working, it’s a point break, right hander with sandy bottom and rocks. Wave length from 50mts to 200mts on a good day, it can hold up to everything from 6ft to 12ft, experienced surfers only please. It doesn’t great crowded during the week and breaks regularly.

Tathra

Tathra is 23kms north from Merimbula. Drive along the Sapphire Coast Road, turn right at the end and this will take you to this spectacular town with magnificent views and clean beaches. Tathra Beach is 3kms long and is patrolled during the busy summer months at the southern end. Right and left beach breaks with sandy bottom is perfect for all standards of surfing, wave length is normally 50mts but on a good day 150mts, some banks can hold 3ft others can hold 6 – 8ft depending on the conditions, rise and falling tides are the best with crowds very low most days. If the conditions are right it’s something to write home about, very friendly locals, clean beach with loads of wildlife.

Camel Rock

Two ways from Merimbula, inland drive to Bega and head north towards Cobargo, turn right at CobargoBermagui Rd at the end turn left onto Wallaga Lake Rd or coastal road drive to Tathra (see above) drive north along Andy Poole Drive which will turn into Tathra Bermagui Rd, about 90kms later you will reach Bermagui, turn left into Cutajo St over the Wallaga Lake bridge, turn right at the Beauty Point turnoff follow the sign Camel Rock this till the top carpark. You should be able to see the break from there. This surf trip will be worth it if the conditions are right, it’s a left on a sand bar with some rock but its loads of fun, fast and perfectly hollow on a good swell and matching wind, its one of the best spots on the South Coast if ya lucky enough. Best swell direction is South, SouthEast to East with the wind West to South West, during the week it’s not that crowded but on weekends it can be if its 4 – 10ft. Sharks can be seen now and again, watch out for the rips and undertows on a big day, when taking off watch out for the rocks in front.

Gillards Beach

Head north to Tathra, along the foreshore road, drive along the Tathra Bermagui Road for about 5kms. Turn right into Gillards Beach (Mimosa Rocks National Park), this is a dirt road so be aware of weather conditions. There are camping spots down here, toliets, take your own water if possible, fees do apply. If theres some swell, great waves can be found along the short beach. During the week you will be surfing by yourself, gets crowded on the weekend if the beach is working.

PAMBULA

Another timeless day dawns at Pambula, a name derived from the Yuin Aboriginal word meaning "Two Waters".

Pambula is a coastal village big in history, its peaceful lakes and idyllic river mouth a far cry from the hustle and bustle of development following the discovery of gold near the township in the 1880's.
Ideal for family holidays, with estuary, beaches, ocean and lake in close proximity, strolling the meandering tracks through beautiful settings is just one way to enjoy Pambula's charms.

Beachcomb the sweeping sands, collect shells washed up with the tide, explore life in fascinating rock pools, lunch with the kangaroos or take a horse ride through the wetlands and river flats.

Dolphins may be discovered making their pilgrimage up the Pambula River in search of squid, cuttlefish and small crustaceans, sea eagles fly overhead while on the shore are Aboriginal middens over 2,000 years old.

Pambula is known for its quality local crafts, nostalgic old world restaurants, unique local produces and mix of pastoral and coastal activities. A quality craft market and trash and treasure market are held on the second Sunday of each month. The picturesque backdrop of rolling countryside, forests and national parks lends itself to a very inviting setting.

The Ben Boyd National Park surrounds Pambula Beach and offers great walking opportunities along the Pambula River with viewing platforms along the way giving excellent photo opportunities as well as a peaceful, secluded walking experience.

Boat launching facilities on the Pambula Lake give easy access for your vessel. Make your piece of paradise in the safe and inviting family beaches near the river mouth which overlook Ben Boyd National Park.

A sealed bike and walking track connects Pambula with Pambula Beach, a distance of about 2 km.

From the Pambula Surf Life Saving Club, a short but delightful track takes the walker through avenues of native trees and strategically placed lookouts over the Pacific Ocean. The walk finishes at Jiguma Beach where the Pambula River runs out to sea.

The Lyons Park offers free BBQ's, toilets and a playground making this a great spot for the family picnic.

THE BROKEN OAR BAR & GRILL

Sit back on our deck enjoying a beverage while watching the kids play and the kangaroos jump by.

We are situated at the entrance to Discovery Holiday Parks Pambula Beach and consist of a General Store, Take Away and Bar & Grill.
The General Store has all the essentials needed for a great holiday plus fantastic Pambula Beach souvenirs. The General Store is open 7 days a week 8am - 6pm.

The Take-Away has Oarsome Burgers, fresh Fish and of course the best chips in Pambula Beach. Opening hours for the Take-Away are 10am-6pm, 7 days per week. Guaranteed to tame those hunger pains!!

The Bar & Grill is a place to come with friends and family to relax and enjoy a hearty meal with a glass of wine or an icy cold beer. We promise that you will never leave hungry with generous serves of the freshest meals.The Bar & Grill is open for dinner Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 6pm, bookings preferred. (Seasonal, please contact The Broken Oar; 02 6495 6307)