Getting Here


Getting to the Sapphire Coast

The Sapphire Coast is located approximately halfway between Melbourne and Sydney, on the far south coast of New South Wales.


It stretches from Bermagui in the north to Wonboyn in the south, encompassing the country villages and towns of the Bega Valley Shire.


It is only a 3 hour drive from Canberra via Cooma or a 6-7 hour drive from either Melbourne or Sydney. Flights operate between Merimbula, Sydney & Melbourne.


Fly, drive or catch a bus – there are many options available.


Getting to the Sapphire Coast is easy, choosing from the huge range of things to see when you’re here might take some more time!


Getting HERE & GETTING AROUND


FLY

Merimbula Airport offers flights to Sydney and Melbourne, with regular services by Regional Express and Qantas Link. Merimbula Airport has excellent facilities including a cafe, parking, car rental and taxi services.


SELF-DRIVE

Self drive and touring options abound with coastal drives along the Princes Highway, Sapphire Coast Drive and the Tathra-Bermagui Road or discover the hinterland and country delights of artisan trails, food and wine or rolling green valleys and country delights.


BUS & TRAIN

VLine, Countrylink and Premier Motor Service provide regular coach services from Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, local bus services can get you around once you’re here, or there are numerous car rental companies to rent a car and explore the wonders of


CAR HIRE

AVIS: 02 6497 5999 or book online

Europcar: 02 6495 6635 or book online

Hertz: 02 6495 3444 or book online


taxi services

Bermagui Taxis: 02 6493 4686
Bega Taxis: 02 6492 2156
Merimbula Taxis: 02 6495 2103
Eden Taxis: 02 6496 1180


local bus services

Sapphire Coast Bus Lines: Operates bus services to Merimbula, Bega, Tathra, Pambula, Tura Beach, Kalaru, Wolumla, Pambula Beach, Eden and all locations in between. See more.

Bega Valley Coaches: Operates a daily bus service from Bega to Bermagui, via Quaama and Cobargo and return. See more.


Transfer Services

BeDriven – Bermagui Chauffeured Transport, Taxi & Shuttle: 1800 180 888 or 0433 306 090 or book online


Bermi & Beyond: Personalised transport, tours and transfers - 0419 960 784 or book online


Sapphire Coast Limousine Service: 0427 298 433 or book online


Scarlett Buses: 02 6492 3956


Plan your trip

If you're dreaming of your next holiday to the beautiful Sapphire Coast, now's the time to start planning. Check out our accommodation, maps & guides, visitor information, weather and more.

PLAN YOUR TRIP
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