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The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Merimbula, New South Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Merimbula, Australia including Merimbula Marina, Top Lake Boat Hire and Sunsets Kiosk, The Pinnacles, The Merimbula Boardwalk, The Picture Show Man, Short Point Recreation Reserve, Ford Park Playground, Potoroo Palace, Magic Mountain, Mandeni Family Fun Park & Golf Centre.
Restaurants in Merimbula
1. Merimbula Marina
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 489 reviews
Merimbula Marina is a small family owned business. Our passion is whale watching and for 8 months of the year this is what we do. May to August during the Norther Migration of the wonderful humpback whales we operate cruises out of Darling Harbour Sydney. And then for the Southern Migration from August to December we run daily cruises from Merimbula on the NSW South Coast. The Southern Migration from Merimbula is our favourite time of the year as so many whales pass close to the shore and the whale watching is sensational! Outside of the whale season we operate Scenic Discovery Cruises December to May. These cruises are a wonderful way to see the spectacular Sapphire Coast from the water and regularly sight a variety of marine life. We also operate fishing charters over the summer from Merimbula. We have 4hr Reef Fishing Charters, and during the Game Fishing Season we operate 8hr Game Fishing Charters. Private Charters can also be organised by contacting our office.
2. Top Lake Boat Hire and Sunsets Kiosk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Situated on the edge of beautiful Merimbula lake, we have Boats, Kayaks, Hobie Pedal Kayaks,and Peddle boats for fishing or scenic touring. Our licensed kiosk does wonderful coffee,tea, light meals, ice-cream and cold drinks as you enjoy the panorama from our deck. Tapas also served in the evenings.
Reviewed By ranjukj - Central Coast, Australia
Pack a snack at the cafe and rent a boat. There are kayaks, pedal boats and motor boats on hire. The motor boat takes about an hour to go around Merimbula lake
3. The Pinnacles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By 4_Aussies_inOz - Sydney, Australia
This little circuit walk is well worth the drive! The money shot opens up near the end of the loop (travelling clockwise) with a stunning layered earth vista dipping into aqua-coloured water. Lots of big ant mounds for the kids to look at also. The walk is mostly flat and suitable for all ages. Highly recommended!
4. The Merimbula Boardwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 458 reviews
Reviewed By campbob98 - Wyong, Australia
Lovely peaceful walk by the lake with a beautiful coffee shop as your reward! Thoroughly recommended
5. The Picture Show Man
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By sidbaker1 - Sydney, Australia
This cinema isn't only great to have as your local, but is also good that it is always clean, on time, and the food you grab before entering the cinema is always good. Staff here are always pleasant as well and always warm and full of cheer and good spirits, and these are the reasons when there is a good movie that we both want to see, if it's on here we will always return.
6. Short Point Recreation Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By DimPocketRocket - Wyndham Vale, Australia
Perfect place to go and chill out to watch the view or read or have a picnic. So relaxing and beautiful. Walk on the rocky shore or the sandy beach, your choice. We got to see a pod of dolphins swim not far from the shoreline which was a bit of a highlight.
7. Ford Park Playground
8. Potoroo Palace
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 268 reviews
A small not-for-profit native animal sanctuary nestled in a bushland setting, 9kms north of Merimbula on the Princes Highway. On site cafe provides chemical free, free range and local(all whenever possible) produce, snacks and meals. Delicious coffee and cold beverages available too. Educational books, gifts, t-shirts and souvenirs made in Australia. BBQ and picnic facilities, including a sheltered area inside the park. Complimentary Educational Talks on twice daily, a Potoroo Palace train and bags of nutritional pellets to purchase for hand feeding the free roaming kangaroos and emus. Many iconic native animals to be seen and close up Encounters can be booked. See website for more information.
Reviewed By Y4045GKannak
Went on a night tour the other night. Absolutely fantastic experience. Don't know where to start! So amazing to experience Betongs and Potaroos prancing around our feet in one enclosure while Gliders did their thing overhead and stared at us at a very close range. Tawny Frogmouth whooshed past my ear on his way to a better view of us. I've lived in the area since 1996 and have been coming to this sanctuary regularly for many years, when it was still a wildlife park, and had only ever seen the tiniest bit of a wombat's bottom. Well, this time one of the wombats strolled right over to the fence and had a good look at us, sat down and thought about it all for a bit and then strolled off once we'd all had a good look at each other. Wonderful. So much info and chatting with the keepers which was great. Small group and very sociable. Trevor the possum another long time resident who I've never seen either in the many years he's been here. He was sitting, waiting for us to arrive and admire him. Lots of other interesting, fun and informative features. Will definitely go again and take my visitors and can absolutely recommend this sanctuary anytime, not just the night tour.
9. Magic Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 392 reviews
Enjoy a full day of Rides, thrills and spills at Merimbula's iconic family fun park. Magic Mountain gives enjoyment to every generation and is best to be experienced by the whole family. We have a Roller Coaster, Toboggan, Miniature Grand prix, Water slides and the brand new Tube Rider and so much more for those who like to keep their feet on the ground. Anyone who likes a little more excitement Magic Mountain has just the thing. Magic Mountain's Tree Climb Challenge is action packed, with 11 zip lines over 30 challenges spread over three tree top courses. If your family are up for an adventure or if mum and dad want to relax in a place where the kids can run wild in a safe secure environment Magic Mountain is just where you need to be.
Reviewed By Leannejd11 - Pearce, Australia
We visited Magic Mountain with our 2 boys aged 8 and 6. We had such a fun time. Arrived close to opening and left on closing time. Unfortunately the rollercoaster is not operating but we still had a great time. The toboggan ride was the team favourite. We also had fun on the go carts, the kids were too small to drive though. Lines were short for all rides and water slides so got lots of turns. It was a great value day at around $140 for a family of four and 7 hours of entertainment.
10. Mandeni Family Fun Park & Golf Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 29 reviews
