Eden

When you stand on the hilltop in Eden and gaze on it's beautiful coastline it's not hard to see how it scored it's perfect nametag. Stunning views are the highlight of a visit to this small township, located on the Sapphire Coast. Eden was once a whaling station and is now a popular deep fishing port. The town is located close to the Victorian Border and 500km south of Sydney.

Aslings Beach
A surf beach with rockpools and platforms to observe whales from October to November. Aslings Beach Road.

Ben Boyd National Park
This park is split in two by Twofold Bay and boasts a stunning coastline. The most visible feature here is Boyd's Tower which was used for spotting whales when it was erected in the 1840's, later it was used as a lighthouse. Haycock Point to the north of the park has a picnic area.

Eden Killer Whale Museum
There is an old whaling station at Kiah Inlet, ten kilometres south of Eden. The Eden Killer Whale Museum, in the town, has exhibits from the time when whalers utilized the services of killer whalers to help them to herd the whales into the bay. 94 Imlay Street (02 6496 2094).

Green Cape Lighthouse
Perched on a headland at the endge of Ben Boyd National Park and built in 1881. Next to the lighthouse is a cemetry where the 71 people who lost their lives on Ly-ee-Moon are buried.

Jiggamy Farm
Aboriginal cultural and bush tucker experience. 9km from Eden.

Mount Imlay National Park
Located 19km south of Eden this park boasts an 886metre mountain peak surrounded by lush forest vegetation. Mount Imlay is a popular climb which is a 3km each way hard slog, but worth it for the views.

Twofold Bay
This deep body of water is lined by rocky headland and beaches and is a haven for humpback whales and for various other species, even including the occasional rare blue whale. The whales migrate south each year and are to be found here from September until November.