4 / 5 - 2 reviews
How to get there
480 km to the south of Sydney by car
When to go
All year round
Minimum stay
1 to 2 days
Eden (Australia)
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Stefan Karpiniec
Practical information on Eden
Reviews of Eden
The most southern town in New South Wales, Eden wears its name well since it is a little Eden beside the sea.
My suggestion:
During the Australian school holidays, the village can become quite populated, better to visit there out of season.
My review
The weather in Eden throughout my stay was grey and rainy, which barely took away anything from the charm of the place, a small port town nestled in an alcove of a chiselled coastline where cliffs plunge into the sea. Several beautiful beaches allow you to go swimming and practise surfing, whilst the town of Eden offers privileged access to nature reserves and neighbouring forests.
The town remains, however, as is often the case in Australia, quite modern and devoid of any charm. It even tends to be a slight blot on the beautiful surrounding landscape. However I preferred Eden to its twin town, Mallacoota, located on the other side of the nature reserves and of the border, in Victoria. More industrial and developed, it is also located half way on the route between Melbourne and Sydney.
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Patrick Nouhailler
Eden is a historic whaling town. It's built around headland and goes out towards the wonderful Twofold Bay, close to the border with Victoria and New South Wales.
My suggestion:
A little-known destination that is pleasant all year round The southern right whales and the humpback whales migrate there between May and November. It's therefore the great attraction of the area.
My review
Twofold bay is yet another dynamic port. In the evening, you can see boats returning from a day's fishing, and even embarking with the fishermen.
But I preferred to go on board one of the many boats offering trips to see the whales who live off the coast of Eden. An unforgettable experience.
Another attraction: the killer whale museum which showcases boats and other equipment for whale hunting but also (the nicest part) photos and skeletons of these large cetaceans.
At around 10 kilometres to the South, the Ben Boyd National Park plunges us into wild coastal scenery with reddish colours, immaculate surfing beaches and steep bays. It's the ideal place to go camping. The local campsite can be found by a historic lighthouse and a eucalyptus forest.
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Stefan Karpiniec
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