Attractions
Eden Killer Whale Museum The Eden Killer Whale Museum has been in operation for some seventy five years. Exhibitions about the shore based whaling operations from Twofold Bay during the 1800's and early 1900's include a full skeleton of 'Tom' the Killer Whale legendary Orca. Tom led a pack of killer whales in the hunt for baleen whales on their Southward migration each year along the Far South coast of NSW and herded them into Twofold Bay assisting the whalers.
Cat Balou Cruises Cat Balou Cruises operate from the Port of Eden NSW, southern gateway to NSW & the Sapphire Coast. Cat Balou offers two cruises- their popular 2 hour Twofold Bay Discovery Cruise which operate all year and whale watching cruises from late September until late November.
Davidson's Whaling Station Located on the shores of the Kiah Inlet at Twofold Bay, the Davidson Whaling Station was the longest-operating shore-based whaling station in Australia and the last of its type to close down. Protected today as an historic site, the station will give you a unique insight into the lives and industry of the 19th century whalers.
Eden Markets Operate 1st Saturday of Every Month at the Eden Memorial Park, Calle Street . Open 0800hrs - 1230hrs.
Freedom Fishing Charters Offering Reef, Game and Sports Fishing along with Whale Watching and Pleasure Cruises.
Greencape Lighthouse Greencape Lighthouse was the first cast concrete lighthouse tower in Australia. It is situated in the picturesque Ben Boyd National Park and was built in 1883 and at 29 meters, is the second tallest lighthouse in NSW.
Ocean Wilderness Sea Kayaking Trips depart daily from Eden, Merimbula, Pambula Beach and Lake Wonboyn. See Twofold Bay, Bed Boyd National Park and Nadgee Nature Reserve. Great wildlife seen on most trips.
Ben Boyd National Park Named after Benjamin Boyd, a prominent 19th-century Far South Coast entrepreneur. Its rugged coastline is a colourful display of folded red rocks, standing out against the sapphire blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. Visit the Pinnacles and see the amazing colours in the clay formations of the cliffs.
Ben Boyd Tower Boyd's Tower, originally designed as a lighthouse by Benjamin Boyd, was built in 1847. Located in the National Park, the tower was never used as a lighthouse, however became a lookout for shore based whalers in the region.
Eden Whale Festival Street Parades, Music & Entertainment, dodgem cars, carousels, jumping castle, slides, penny arcade, food stalls, coffees, fresh local seafood, barbecue's, ice-cream, spit roasts, hot dogs, cake stalls, cooking demonstrations and more!
For further information on the local area visit the Sapphire Coast Visitor Centre region or the Eden Visitor Information Centre.
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