Why is it called the Sapphire Coast?

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It is also known as the Sapphire Coast, though not because it is abundant in the precious stone. The sapphires here are more priceless than any gem; they are the sea and the sky. Like so many good journeys, this one had begun in a bar near the sea.

Where does the Sapphire Coast start?

Bermagui
The Sapphire Coast was named for its deep blue sparkling waters. Named for its deep blue sparkling waters, the Sapphire Coast stretches from Bermagui down past Eden on the far New South Wales South Coast, with Bega at the inland heartland of this beautiful region.

Is Mollymook on the Sapphire Coast?

Try the prized delicacy at local oyster shacks, top restaurants and on tasting tours. Embark on a six-day road trip from Sydney to the Sapphire Coast and you’ll find yourself joining the dots between pretty townships with boundless charm, such as Berry, Mollymook, Merimbula, Bega, Tathra and Eden.

Where should I visit on the coast of NSW?

The Best Places to Visit on the NSW Coast

The Sapphire Coast’s Blue Pool. In the town of Bermagui visitors will happen upon one of the Sapphire Coast’s most popular attractions.
Hyams Beach.
La Perouse.
Pelican feeding at The Entrance.
Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse.
Wallis Lake.
The Forest Sky Pier.
Lennox Head’s tea tree lake.

What towns are near Eden?

Cities near Eden, New South Wales:

Merimbula, Australia.
Bega, Australia.
Mallacoota, Australia.
Bermagui, Australia.
Cooma, Australia.
Moruya, Australia.
Jindabyne, Australia.
Orbost, Australia.

What is the Sapphire Coast?

The beautiful Sapphire Coast is a jewel of the NSW far South Coast. It sparkles with stunning beaches, spectacular wilderness, great fishing, exhilarating bushwalks, delicious oysters, charming towns, and one of Australia’s best whale watching destinations, Twofold Bay.

Why is mollymook so popular?

Mollymook is best known for its excellent surf beach of sweeping clean sands and clear waters and its neighbouring lush green golf course. At the end of the day there are some excellent places to dine close by. All accommodation is only seconds or minutes from this famous beach.

Is Narooma part of the Sapphire Coast?

One of the shiniest jewels of Eurobodalla’s Sapphire Coast is Narooma. Narooma is your typical seasonal, coastal town. A quick 4.5 hrs down the coast from Sydney, it’s a great spot to visit on an east coast adventure, particularly if you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of Batemans Bay.

What is the best suburb on the Central Coast?

Five of the Top 10 Suburbs for Affordable Houses in NSW are on the Central Coast – Mardi, Bateau Bay, Springfield, Point Clare and Kariong.

Is Bermagui nice?

Bermagui is a beautiful town on the Sapphire Coast with lovely beaches and coastal walks. With the continental shelf only 20 km offshore, Bermagui’s blue waters are famous for deep-sea game fishing. Explore the pretty harbour, discover local produce and wineries, and go further afield in search of adventure.

Is Eden worth visiting?

This incredible attraction is home to the world’s largest rainforest in captivity with steamy jungles and waterfalls as well as cutting-edge architecture and buildings. However, we don’t think The Eden Project is worth visiting if you are on a tight budget, it’s expensive and only lasts 3 – 4 hours.

Is there a Sapphire Cove in Australia?

Sapphire Cove is a new master planned residential development a the picturesque Bermagui. Comprising over 24 hectares, and situated adjacent to the immaculate Bermagui Golf Course, Sapphire Cove will set the benchmark for new residential development on the NSW coast.