Shopping and Markets

Gourmet Coast Trail is a self-directed trail of food and beverage experiences offering quality service and products, each reflecting local character and something a little different. It brings together memorable tourism experiences and outstanding food and drink. Visit the website and use the trip planner to tailor the trail to your own preferences.

The question is, how much do you want to do? Relax on beautiful beaches, unwind by the lake, or get active. Walk the boardwalk, explore the Oyster Trail including learning to shuck oysters at Broadwater Oysters, or kayak with Navigate Expedition. Enjoy views and great coffee at Merimbula Wharf, try your luck fishing, or book a farm visit at Saarinen Organics. For the energetic, hike nearby national parks or enjoy water sports and mountain biking, then head north to Tathra or south to Eden for more exploring.

For lunch, linger at Merimbula Wharf, enjoy seafood from Wheeler’s Seafood Restaurant, or dine at Kitty’s or Umi Ko Izakaya. Heading north, savour oysters from Tathra Oysters overlooking the ocean, or enjoy gourmet pizza at Drift Pizza.

The afternoon is perfect for tastings at Long Stocking Brewery in Pambula or Grand Matriarch Distilling Company in Merimbula.

As evening arrives, choose between Merimbula Wharf, Wheeler’s Seafood Restaurant, Umi Ko Izakaya, Bar Monti, or Kitty’s. Then plan tomorrow: north to Tathra or Bermagui, or south to Eden.