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Catch of the day
Feel like catching your own supper? From the Durras in the north or the Moruya River in the south, or concentrate in the heart at the Tomaga River at the Moorings, you’ll have access to the best fishing on the South Coast of New South Wales.
Marine aficionados are welcome to bring their own boats with The Moorings’ marina offering direct access to one
of the best game fishing spots in the country. If you don’t have your own vessel you can book a fishing tour through the resort.
Experienced and licensed experts will take you to the famous marlin grounds, right on the edge of the continental shelf. In the colder months you may catch snapper morwong and flathead while marlin, tuna, kingfish and sharks are common in spring summer and autumn. Your fishing expedition will always come with heart-meltingly beautiful scenery.
And if your stomach doesn’t take kindly to open water, The Moorings also boasts its own fully stocked fishing lake. Here you can hire a 14ft tinny and head up the river for a leisurely cruise or throw a line in.
Wildlife watching
It’s easy to immerse yourself in nature during your stay at The Moorings, what with the national parks and state forests
as beautiful backdrops. Batemans Marine Park sparkles just offshore in numerous shades of blue, inviting swimmers and snorkellers to spot hundreds of fish as do the waters of numerous beaches. Marvel the magnificent creatures of the sea and take a local whale watching tour, departing daily from Batemans Bay Moruya and Narooma. Plus Broulee Beach – about
10 minutes’ drive away – is perfect for sunbathing and lazing as well as surfing, but don’t forget the sunscreen!
Birdland Animal Park is a good chance to get the kids (big and little) up close to great Australian wildlife, while the
famous Mogo Zoo is only five minutes down the road from your accommodation. The privately owned sanctuary is located
in the heart of the former gold mining town of Mogo and features more than 42 exotic species, including rare white lions. You’re also likely to spot sea eagles, parrots, kangaroos, possums, bandicoots, wombats and wallabies during your stay. Suddenly those binoculars don’t seem like such a bad Christmas present.
And for a real treat, head south to Narooma and out to Montague Island, about 11km offshore. The clear waters on the northern tip of the island are not only teeming with fish, but these fish are hunted by the island’s colony of playful Australian fur seals, making for a particularly exciting snorkelling expedition. If you’re lucky you may also get to swim with the island’s colony of little penguins. Come at dusk and you’ll see them wade ashore after feeding at sea. Want to go deeper? Licensed dive operation Pro Dive can organise a scuba-diving experience with the seals of Montague Island.
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