MerimbulaThings to do

Things to do in Merimbula

  1. A

    Merimbula Marina

    The small kiosk here runs five-hour reef cruises (adult/child $100/60), two-hour dolphin cruises ($30/25) and whale-watching cruises (from $40/25) from September to November. There's also boat hire ($35/90 per hour/per day).

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  2. B

    Cantina Tapas & Wine Bar

    [ourpick] Cantina Tapas & Wine Bar This atmospheric little hidey-hole in the centre of town dishes up tasty plates of salt-and-pepper calamari, fried chorizo and lamb souvlaki. Not hungry? The bar has a good vibe also.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Merimbula Aquarium

    At the wharf on the eastern point is this small aquarium. There are good views across the lake from near here and the jetty is a popular fishing spot.

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  4. Zanzibar Café

    Serving up a seafood hot pot for two ($75) filled with king prawns, Eden black mussels and Balmain bugs, this contemporary restaurant is the ideal romantic night out.

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  5. D

    Waterfront Café

    With excellent coffee, a mean eggs Florentine ($14) and a sunny spot by the water, you can't go wrong with this place. It's next to the information centre.

    reviewed

  6. E

    Merimbula Divers Lodge

    The lodge has PADI- certificate courses ($499), shore dives (one/two $77/99 plus $55 for gear), three wreck dives and a cave dive.

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  7. F

    Zanzibar

    Don't leave town without an evening at this culinary gem, which prides itself on locally caught seafood and hand-picked produce. The seafood hot pot for two filled with king prawns, Eden black mussels and Balmain bugs is a menu stalwart.

    reviewed

  8. Coastlife Adventures

    This place does morning surf ($55) and stand-up paddle ($30) lessons as well as marine kayak tours ($55).

    reviewed

  9. G

    Cantina

    This atmospheric little hidey-hole in the centre of town dishes up tasty plates of salt-and-pepper calamari, fried chorizo and lamb souvlaki. Not hungry? The bar has a good vibe also.

    reviewed

  10. Boardwalk

    West of the bridge, just off the causeway, a magnificent 1.75km boardwalk takes nature lovers and morning people hopping and skipping around mangroves, oyster farms and melaleucas. Pick up the useful brochure at the tourist information centre.

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