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Merimbula (NSW Australia)

Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, and Wingfoiling
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New South Wales
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Australia

Merimbula (NSW Australia) - At a Glance

  • Best Wind: Jan,Feb,Mar,Oct,Nov,Dec
  • Skill Levels: Intermediate,Advanced,Expert
  • Great For: Solo Male Traveler,Solo Female Traveler,Couple,Romantic Couple,Family With Infant(s),Family With Young Children,Family With Teenager(s),Male Group,Female Group,Mixed Group
  • Water Conditions: Flat Water,Chop,Waves,Sandy Beach
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Merimbula (NSW Australia)

Merimbula is a beach town located on the South Coast of NSW (approximately 580km (7 hours drive) east of Melbourne and 526km (6 hours drive) south of Sydney) which swells in population with tourists during summer.

The town has a nice beach-culture vibe to it and with some fabulous kitesurfing & windsurfing spots within easy reach making Merimbula a great base for a windsurfing or kitesurfing holiday.

There is no shortage of accommodation options, restaurants, clubs, bars and cafes plus some good shopping as well.

Other Activities

For non-sailors or when the wind fails to blow there are so many things to do in and around Merimbula, The list includes fishing, scuba diving, snorkelling, surfing, supping and there is a beautiful golf course on the outskirts of town. There are also plenty of parks and play areas for the kids as well as kids activities.

Where to Stay in Merimbula

There is a good variety of accommodation in Merimbula including Holiday Parks, Motels, Apartments and Holiday Homes. Prices can get pretty steep (and availability an issue) in the peak summer period from Christmas to mid Feb but otherwise they can be reasonable outside of this period. So if you are looking to head here over the peak summer peroid be sure to book in advance.
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NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Resort

The Merimbula Beach Holiday Resort is located just 5 mins walk to one of Merimbula’s most popular surf-beaches; Short Point. They offer a variety of non-smoking self-cater cabins with private bathrooms for 2 – 8 guests. The cabins have living areas with TV and some have private balcony with a

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Merimbula (NSW Australia) - Location

Address: 24 Reid St Merimbula New South Wales 2548 Australia

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Main Beach Merimbula (NSW Australia)

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The Fish Pen Merimbula (NSW Australia)

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