Getting to the Sapphire Coast from Canberra with a family
Where could we stop along the way to entertain the kids?
Where could we stop along the way to entertain the kids?
Mogo Wildlife Park, just south of Batemans Bay, is a sure-fire winner with the kids. The Close Encounter packages include opportunities to play with meerkats or, for older children, the chance to feed a lion or a tiger. Take them on a glass-bottom kayak tour with Region X Tours to discover the stingrays, octopus, blue swimmer crabs and other sea life that makes its home in the Batemans Marine Park.
What are some great places to stop for coffee and/or food with kids?
What are some great places to stop for coffee and/or food with kids?
Stop in at Sam’s Pizza in Batemans Bay for pizza, pasta and gelato in a laid-back, waterside restaurant with an alfresco terrace. At Narooma, Narooma Ice Creamery Café offers a long-list of ice-cream flavours, from peanut butter to Mars Bar and jam doughnut, as well as an array of delicious ready-made meals ready for a quick drive by.
Any unmissable sights on the journey the kids would love that we might not know about?
Any unmissable sights on the journey the kids would love that we might not know about?
Stretch your legs on the scenic Depot Beach Rainforest Walk near Bawley Point, a short but atmospheric walk which winds its way through a stand of 50-million-year-old littoral rainforest. Join one of Narooma Charters’ boat trips to Montague Island to discover the resident colonies of seals and penguins. On the way there you may spot dolphins, manta rays and other marine life.