Beautiful beaches, historical landmarks, wildlife, coastal walks and secluded campsites are all part of the fun in Beowa National Park. If you are visiting the far south coast of New South Wales near Eden or Merimbula it is a great place to spend some time. In this quick guide to Beowa (former Ben Boyd National Park), we run through some of the must see attractions. We’ll also start with a few practical tips so you can plan your visit. Disclosure: Please Note That Some Links In This Post May Be Affiliate Links, And At No Additional Cost To You, We Earn A Small Commission If You Make A Purchase ..read more

Tura Headland and the rock pools at the end of the walk are a spectacular sight. We ventured out to the headland on a day when it was blowing a gale. Even though the weather was less than perfect, it is still a stunning spot to see. In this short guide to the Tura Headland walk, we’ll let you know about the walk, what you will see on the way and how to find the rock pools. We also did the short walk to Dolphin Cove from the Tura Headland Carpark, so we’ll let you know about that too. Disclosure: Please Note That Some Links In This Post May Be Affiliate Links, And At No Additional Cost To You ..read more

The Pinnacles Walk is a popular short walk in the Pambula section of Beowa National Park near Eden in Southern New South Wales. We stopped by as we looked around the beautiful park. The trail is an easy, 1km loop walkl that weaves its way through the coastal bush to a couple of lookouts where you can see the Pinnacles -some colourful exposed cliffs. Allow 45 minutes, add another 30 minutes if you do the extra walk to Pinnacles Beach. Here is a quick guide on what to expect if you are thinking about stopping here. Disclosure: Please Note That Some Links In This Post May Be Affiliate Links, And ..read more

Merimbula is surrounded by water. From beautiful Merimbula Lake to beaches and bays, the waterways not only look amazing, but they are also full of wildlife. But if you are not into snorkelling or diving, how can you see and appreciate the marine life? The Merimbula Aquarium is the place to go. This small aquarium does a great job at showing you the diversity of sea life around Merimbula and the Sapphire Coast. We really enjoyed our visit; this quick guide gives you an idea of what to expect. Disclosure: Please Note That Some Links In This Post May Be Affiliate Links, And At No Additional Cost ..read more

It feels like the southern New South Wales town of Merimbula is surrounded by water. This isn’t just because there are several lovely beaches around the town. It also straddles Merimbula Lake; a stunning area with lots of wildlife and great views. One of the best ways to experience the lake is from the Merimbula Boardwalk. It takes you through mangrove forests and past oyster farms. Along the walk you can see fish, crabs, stingrays, swans and pelicans. If it is not beach weather, or you want water views without getting sand between your toes, check out our guide on the Merimbula Lake Boardwal ..read more

There are over a dozen amazing walks you can do to explore Beowa National Park near Eden in southern New South Wales. But if you want a taste of the dramatic coastline, beautiful beaches and abundant wildlife that Beowa is renowned for, The Haycock Point to Barmouth Beach Walk is a great choice. We did this walk late one afternoon in summer and it was a highlight of our trip to Eden. Follow our quick guide to this walk to find out what you will see, where it starts and who it is suitable for. Disclosure: Please Note That Some Links In This Post May Be Affiliate Links, And At No Additional Cost ..read more

Tathra is a small village on the Sapphire Coast in southern NSW. It wasn’t really on our radar when we planned a trip to Eden, but the more we researched the region, the more Tathra and Kianinny Bay came up. Kianinny bay is a stunning spot in Tathra. There is a boat ramp there, a picnic ground and a lookout where you get a great view of this beautiful spot. Its sheltered water make it a great place for a snorkel or swim. You can also see huge stingrays follow the fishing boats in as they look for some fish scraps. Here is a quick guide to Kianinny Bay and why you should put it on your itinerar ..read more

Established on the back of the whaling industry, the southern New South Wales town of Eden is now recognised as one of best places to see whales on their annual migration between Antarctica and Australia. But if you happen to be in Eden outside of the whale season (which runs from May to the end of October), is it still worth going on a nature cruise? Disclosure: Please Note That Some Links In This Post May Be Affiliate Links, And At No Additional Cost To You, We Earn A Small Commission If You Make A Purchase. Commissions Go Toward Maintaining The Curious Campers Website. Cat Balou Cruises We ..read more

As part of a milestone birthday celebration for one of the Curious Campers team, we had the chance to go hot air ballooning over the Barossa Valley. It was a magic morning floating over century old wineries and vines. Ballooning is unlike anything we have done before, and we highly recommend it if this is an experience on your bucket list. Here are a few tips and pics if you are thinking of taking to the air in the Barossa. Disclosure: Please Note That Some Links In This Post May Be Affiliate Links, And At No Additional Cost To You, We Earn A Small Commission If You Make A Purchase. Commission ..read more

As we sat back to reflect on our favourite travel in 2023, we quickly realised that it had been a busy year. We had hoped to get back to Tassie but that didn’t happen. We did however get to Broken Hill, Cairns, Canberra, the Great Ocean Road and Darwin. We also did a campervan relocation between Adelaide and Alice Springs and spent some time in southeast South Australia and western Victoria. It’s no wonder we couldn’t fit Tasmania in this year! It is also hard to narrow down our favourite 10 or 12 stories. Maybe because it is our most recent trip, but a highlight was staying in Apollo Bay and ..read more