Name: Merimbula Visitor Information Centre
Address: 7/29 Market Street, Merimbula NSW 2548
Phone: (02) 6495 1129
Rating: 4.4 from 127 reviews
Opening Hours: Closes 4 pm; opens 9 am Thursday (typical hours 9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Type: Tourist Information Centre
Accreditation: NSW Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Local Government Area: Bega Valley Shire Council
Areas the Merimbula VIC Caters For
The Merimbula VIC services the southern Sapphire Coast, including coastal towns, lakes, beaches, and national parks.
1. Merimbula & Immediate Surrounds
- Merimbula township
- Merimbula Lake
- Bar Beach, Main Beach, Short Point
- Merimbula Boardwalk
- Airport precinct
2. Pambula & Pambula Beach
- Pambula village
- Pambula Beach
- Panboola Wetlands
- Jiguma Beach
- South access to Bournda National Park
3. Eden & Twofold Bay Region
- Eden township
- Eden Killer Whale Museum
- Boydtown
- Twofold Bay
- Ben Boyd National Park (north & south sections)
4. Tura Beach & Mirador
- Tura Beach
- Dolphin Cove
- Tura Headland walking tracks
5. Bournda National Park
- Bournda Lagoon
- North Tura Beach
- Wallagoot Lake
- Coastal walking trails
6. Inland & Rural Areas
- Wolumla
- South East Forests National Park (southern access)
- Millingandi & surrounding rural communities
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps
- National park information (Bournda NP, Ben Boyd NP, South East Forests NP)
- Accommodation and dining recommendations
- Whale watching, fishing, and boating information
- Walking and cycling route guidance
- Event information for Merimbula, Pambula, Eden & Sapphire Coast
- Brochures for beaches, wildlife, and touring routes
Summary
The Merimbula Visitor Information Centre is the primary accredited VIC for the southern Sapphire Coast, servicing Merimbula, Pambula, Pambula Beach, Eden, Tura Beach, and surrounding national parks and coastal areas. It provides maps, local advice, national park guidance, and regional touring support.