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• Tilba Tilba is the smaller village
to the south of Central
Tilba.
It features the
magical gardens
of Foxglove
Spires and the
nursery, cafe and
shops associated
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• Tilba
Tilba is
serviced by Pam's
Store, a genuine
old fashioned general
store where visitors
can purchase just
about anything they
might need!
• The
walking track up Gulaga (see below) also
leaves from just
behind the store,
so it is a good
place to grab some
provisions before
heading up the mountain
(or relaxing with
a cool drink when
arriving back from
the walk!)
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on Gulaga
• Tilba Tilba also features Green
Gables B & B which has established
a reputation as
one of the best
places to enjoy
a stay in the region » more |
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• The ABC
Cheese Factory in Central
Tilba is the
home of Tilba
Cheese,
one of the best
known cheeses in
Australia. The
ABC Cheese Factory was established
in 1891 and was
actually the very
first cheese co-op
in NSW.
• Today
the ABC
Cheese Factory offers an exclusive
range of their reknown Tilba Club
Cheese with names like
Tilba Gold, Tilba
Vintage, Applebox
Smoke and the Trilogy
still as popular
as ever.
• Tastings
are available at
all times and there
is also a large
range of local honey,
preserves and condiments,
plus icecream and
souveniers. Freshly
ground and brewed
organic Byron Bay
coffee is now also
available.
• The ABC
Cheese Factory is open every day
of the year (except
Christmas Day) 9:00am
- 5:00pm. |
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• Foxglove
Spires is situated in Tilba
Tilba and
features the famous Foxglove
Spires Open Garden as well as a nursery,
cafe and gift and
antique shops.
• The Open Garden has been featured
on television and
in numerous magazines
- with the combination
of European trees
and massed rose
and perennial plantings
creating a fairytale
setting. While spring
and autumn provide
amazing displays
of colour, there
is always something
new to discover
and be inspired
by at any time of
the year.
• After
a stroll through
the gardens Love
at First Bite Café is right at hand to
enjoy a meal or
coffee, while Forget
Me Not Gifts, Gramophones
'N' Old Stuff and Tilba Treasures will satisfy anyone
looking for that
certain gift or
• There
is also The
Spires Nursery which features many
of the unusual and
hard-to-find plants
featured in the
gardens. |
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•
The Easter
Festival has
long been a highlight
and sees Central
Tilba expand
its population from
100 to closer to
10,000 on Easter
Saturday with the
fun and entertainment
for all ages including
live music, roaming
street performers,
street games with
prizes, craft demonstrations,
market stalls, and
lots of delicious
• Easter
Saturday is the
one day each year
when the main street
is closed to traffic
and open to a huge
array of culture
and festivities.
A modest donation
at the gate covers
all the entertainment
all day long! Tilba’s
warm community spirit
makes it possible.
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• Tilba
Valley Wines is
situated five minutes
drive north of Central
Tilba and offers
both excellent local
wines and a great
dining opportunity.
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With views over
Corunna Lake and
back to Gulaga/Mt
Dromedary, there
are few more tranquil
settings to enjoy
a nice drop and
a bite of lunch.
There is also a
varied program of
art, music and other
cultural events
throughout the year.
• Tilba
Valley Wines also caters for
functions and weddings. |
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• Gulaga (Mt Dromedary)is
the spectacular
forested mountain
that dominates the
region's skyline.
This mountain is
a site of great
spiritual significance
to the local Yuin
people and in May
2006 the NSW Government
formally handed
back Gulaga National
Park ownership and
management to the
Aboriginal communities
on the Far South
Coast.
• Najanuga (Little Dromedary)
is the smaller but
still striking rock
outcrop just to
the east of Gulaga and Tilba. It too
is a stunning element
in the regional
landscape with excellent
views from both
Central and Tilba
Tilba.
• For
those looking for
a little adventure
(and exercise) there
is a walking track
which starts at Tilba Tilba and winds its way
up the mountain,
past former gold
mining areas and
moist rainforest
gullies to the summit.
The walk takes several
hours but the misty
forests and views
from the top are
well worth the effort. |
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•
Much of the unique
forest and coastal
wilderness that
surrounds Tilba
is protected by
National Parks -
making Tilba a great
base for exploring
the rich natural
heritage of the
area.
•
Right next to Tilba
the Gulaga
National Park (see above) features
a range of unique
flora and fauna.
To the south of
Tilba lies Mumbulla
Mountain - another
ares with great
significance to
the local Yuin people
and part of the
Biamanga National
Park.
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Also south of Bermagui
lies the spectacular
Mimosa Rocks National
Park with stunning
coastal landscapes,
unspoiled beaches
and lakes. This
is great place to
camp for several
days or just visit
on a day trip along
the coast to Tathra
and back.
• Just north
of Narooma lies
another coastal
wilderness protected
by the Eurobodalla
National Park. Here
ocean beaches meet
spotted gum forests
and wetlands offer
a variety of scenery
and an important
habitat areas.
• From
Tilba it also only
a short drive south
to Cobargo then
inland to the Wadbillinga
National Park and
the more remote
Brogo Wilderness
Area. Wadbillinga
also features the
striking Tuross
Falls and Tuross
River Gorge.
• Deua,
Bournda and South
East Forest National
parks are also only
a short trip from
Tilba. Montague
Island off Narooma
is also a Nature
Reserve - see below
- while many areas
of the local coastline
and forests, including
many around Mystery
Bay, are also now
protected by National
Parks. |
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• Mystery Bay is on the coast
only minutes from Tilba and features a sheltered
bay which is great
for fishing, snorkeling
and swimming.
• There
is a camping area
set in the forest
right above the
ocean and is a popular
destination for
dive tours. There
are areas of National
Park and several
good surfing opportunities
near by - like 1080
Beach -
and a host of great
beaches to stroll
along in any season
and enjoy the spectacular
local geological
formations and coastal
landscapes.
• There
are plenty of opportunities
right around the
area for rock and
beach fishing and
there is a boat
ramp at the main
car-park. Corunna
Lake is also right
at hand with fishing
and prawning options
for the whole family.
• Apart
from the camping
area there are several
accommodation options
available at Mystery Bay itself - including Mystery
Bay Cottages. |
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• A
short drive to the
south of Tilba is the popular fishing
destination of Bermagui with its picturesque
fishing fleet.
• Bermagui features some spectacular
cliffs and seascapes-
including the Blue
Pool. The
main beach, sheltered
in Horeshoe
Bay, is
also an excellent
swimming option
- especially for
children. It is
protected in most
weather and is a
very safe option
for a relaxing day
at the beach with
the whole family.
• Bermagui has a wide range
of accommodation
options and some
excellent restaurants
- many featuring
the local seafood. |
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• Narooma is the popular seaside
town a short drive
to the north of Tilba and is famous for
the beautiful blue
waters of Wagonga
Inlet,
its pristine beaches,
various fishing
opportunities and
one of the most
spectacular golf
• Narooma has a wide range
of accommodation
options with motels,
camping areas and
caravan parks -
many right next
to beautiful beaches
or the stunning
Narooma inlet. There
are also a wide
range of clubs,
pubs, restaurants
and shops.
• Montague Island is situated off
the coast of Narooma and is a well known
fishing and diving
location. It is
also a great place
to experience the
local wildlife -
seals, penguins,
sea birds and even
whales. Tours to
the island run from Narooma and some packages
include fishing
and snorkeling/diving
opportunities. |
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• Island Charters are the local ocean
adventure specialists.
Martin and Kathie
Thackray combined
their profession
with a passion for
the ocean ten years
ago and delight
in sharing their
knowledge of this
beautiful place.
They run wildlife
cruises, whale watching
tours, diving and
snorkelling trips
and mixed adventures
in the rich waters
of the Batemans
Marine Park.
• You
can enjoy the diversity
of the wildlife
without the crowds
and be assured of
personal attention.
They are flexible
with departure times,
lengths of trips
and even what you
do while out at
sea - for example
a cruise might include
some light fishing
or a swim with the
seals.
• The
guided dive and
snorkel trips have
minimal impact on
the environment
due to the small
group numbers and
there is no better
place to go whale
watching than Narooma
as the whales usually
come between Montague
Island and the mainland
so that a two hour
whale watch trip
can also include
a visit to the fur
seal colonies.
• Fishing
trips run most days
and cater for all
abilities.
• Their
boat, Dallas, is
a medium-sized boat
with big boat power,
safety and comfort
features –
powerful twin motors,
shade, spray curtains,
walk-around bow
and seating all
around.
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• Tilba is
right on the door-step
of the great beaches
and lakes of both
the Sapphire and Eurobodalla
coasts.
It is only minutes
from the popular
fishing destinations
of Bermagui and Narooma,
both of which offer
boat launching facilities
which can be used
to access the incredibly
rich game fishing
waters around Montague
Island and the continental
Closer to shore
there are great
swimming and surfing
beaches right along
the nearby coast,
with Mystery
Bay offering
both - plus calm
and protected waters
for snorkeling (see
above). |
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