Eden

rich in traditions of the sea


Eden is bounded to the north and south by national park and set in magnificent Twofold Bay – the third deepest natural harbour in the Southern Hemisphere. This historical town is famous for its intriguing whale history and the tale of the wild killer whales who hunted with the Yuin people, and later with European settlers. Eden is known as one of the most premier whale watching locations in Australia and each spring, thousands of humpbacks visit Eden on their way home to Antarctica.


Eden didn't get its heavenly name by mistake - take time to explore Eden's stunning beaches, secluded coves and rock pools and take a drive north or south to discover the incredible Beowa National Park. For splashing about choose between several beaches right in Eden – Aslings for surfing and rock pools, Cocora for family fun with facilities or Snug Cove with its caves. For some more natural solitude, discover Wonboyn further south, tucked between Beowa National Park and Nadgee Nature Reserve, where the lake empties into the stunning Disaster Bay.


Eden's brand-new Gravity Eden Mountain Bike Park opened in November 2023 and is set to transform Eden into a hero Australian mountain biking destination! Gravity Eden features more than 58km of premium machine-built MTB trails for a range of rider capability and skill, located in Nullica State Forest. The park also includes an asphalt pump track, dirt jump park and beginner skills loop at the main trailhead just out of Eden.

whale migration

Each Spring, baleen & toothed whales migrate south for the summer. Many have calves in tow and generally spend a few days in the area resting, feeding & playing before continuing along the Humpback Highway. Whales are often spotted right in Twofold Bay. In peak season, charter operators have their choice of pods to watch within minutes of leaving Eden Wharf. The Eden Whale Festival is held in spring each year, celebrating this migration.

historic fishing port

Historic Snug Cove is still a working port, so drive or walk down in the early morning and watch the boats return with the day’s catch. Chances are you will catch a glimpse of your dinner before it meets your plate! Charters offer daily fishing trips, as well as all weather diving from Merimbula to Green Cape. Cruise Boats offer discovery cruises on Twofold Bay during which its history is unfolded and dolphins, seals and whales may also be seen.

killer whales of eden

The days when men and killer whales worked together in Twofold Bay to hunt baleen whales are long gone and faithfully recorded in fascinating displays at the Eden Killer Whale Museum. The skeleton of Old Tom, last of the herding killer whales of Eden, is an impressive exhibit. For an impressive view over the old hunting grounds of Twofold Bay, head to Rotary Lookout, located up the hill from Eden Wharf.


nature steeped in history


From Haycock Point in the north to historic Green Cape lighthouse in the south, Beowa National Park features rugged coastlines, vivid rock formations, pristine beaches, extensive areas of coastal heath and intriguing history. South of Eden, Boyds Tower marks the entrance to Twofold Bay and is named after the 19th century entrepreneur Ben Boyd who played an important role in the early development of the area.


Whilst Boyds Tower was never actually used as a lighthouse, it provided a handy lookout point for many years from which shore based whalers could watch for migrating whales along the coastline. Nearby, Davidson Whaling Station Historic Site stands as a reminder of the early whaling days when a pod of Killer Whales led by ‘Old Tom’ assisted the whalers in the hunt for baleen whales. To explore more of the historical sites of Twofold Bay, set out on a self-drive tour along the Killer Whale Trail, which can be undertaken as a half-day or day trip.


Boyds Tower is connected to Green Cape Lightstation by the spectacular 30km Light to Light walking track which ends at the lighthouse with its renovated Assistant Lightkeepers Cottages. The walk can be done over two nights, or in shorter half day sections.

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    EDEN Visitor information centre


    Weecoon St, Eden Wharf

    Eden NSW 2551

    Phone: 02 6496 1953

    Website: www.visiteden.com.au

    Email: info@visiteden.com.au


    Opening hours: 9am to 5pm Monday-Friday; 10.00am to 4.00pm Saturday; 10.00am to 2.00pm Sunday

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