Water Sports
With a choice between many ocean beaches, beautiful estuaries, sheltered bay areas and port facilities plus the cleanest, clearest waters in NSW, Eden is an outstanding destination for all types of water sports.
Some of them are listed below together, with links to more expert sites in that particular activity. We've covered fishing on a separate page.
This corner of the continent is where two major weather systems meet, so be sure to include the prevailing weather conditions in your planning for a day's outing by viewing our weather page for current predictions.
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While not being in quite the class of Byron Bay or Bell's, the Sapphire Coast has much to offer the surfer with its miriad beaches, with differing aspects, reefs and bomboras, and crystal clear waters. There are surf beaches for all levels of experience. Check out the Merimbula Surfcam for current conditions. As the Far South Coast Surf Life Saving Clubs. | ||
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With two wrecks purposely sunk for divers during the 1980's plus 25 more wrecks in the Twofold Bay / Disaster Bay area together with many reefs and estuaries, there is much for divers to explore in the Eden area and our outstanding water clarity ensures visibility. But don't just take our word for it. Here is a link to a review in Blue Beyond. | ||
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Twofold Bay's sailing history goes right back to the beginnings of the colony and the wide expanses of this deep bay offer excellent sailing for all classes keel and dinghy. The Twofold Bay Yacht Club welcomes visitors with its many facilities and has regular fixtures. Facilities at the Port of Eden are also available for larger, cruising vessels. | ||
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Twofold Bay and the Sapphire Coast offer a great range of conditions and locales for wind and kite surfers. Here is a link to the Australian Windsurfing site as well as a more specialised site for Kite Surfers. The Seabreeze site offers live graphics for current wind and weather conditions. Aslings Beach is popular for this activity. | ||
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Whether kayaking down the waves or just paddling in placid lakes or estuaries, the Far South Coast is not wanting for beautiful clear water sites to suit any level of experience. Here is a link to the NSW Sea Kayak Club which includes the events and regional reports. Canoeists might be more interested in the Australian Canoeing Online site. | ||
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A less strenuous but equally thrilling activity is whale watching in Twofold Bay. Humpbacks and Southern Right Whales follow the coastline, and can be seen usually between September and early December. View the whales from high vantage points around the bay or from one of many charter vessels. A siren alerts residents to the arrival of whales into the bay. |