There is phone coverage and Internet via 4G in most of the populated areas on the Sapphire Coast. However there is very little phone coverage at our accommodation, Tanja Lagoon Camp or Green Cape Lighthouse and during some of our experiences in the National Park. If you plan to have no coverage, you will not be disappointed. Most guests enjoy the opportunity to really disconnect and be ‘off-line’. There is wi-fi and telstra mobile signal in reception at Tanja Lagoon Camp.
Noise: We ask that guests keep noise to a minimum while at camp and during the experiences so as not to disturb other guests and give us the best chance of viewing the wildlife.
Privacy: While at camp, we ask that guests don’t walk in front of other guests decks and instead walk behind or use the bush track several meters in front of the tent.
7 Leave no trace principles: Tanja Lagoon Camp and Navigate Expeditions abide by the 7 leave no trace principles we ask guests make themselves familiar with these principles when travelling with us and staying at Tanja Lagoon Camp.
Respectful to other guests: Be considerate to other group members, you can do this by rotating seats in the vehicles, being kind, considerate and respectful to others values and belief systems. We are all here to have enjoyable experiences.
The temperate climate of the Sapphire Coast region is ideal for enjoying our nature and outdoors all year round.
December to March – An average high of 25°C and low of 17°C
April May – An average high of 20°C and low of 12 °C.
June to August – Average high of 15 °C and low of 7 °C
September to November – Average high of 21 °C and low of 16 °C
The Sapphire Coast is located approximately halfway between Melbourne and Sydney, on the far south coast of New South Wales, Australia.
It is only a 4 hour drive from Canberra via Cooma or a 7-8 hour drive from either Melbourne or Sydney. Flights operate by Rex or Qantas between Merimbula, Sydney & Melbourne.
Please discuss this with our team at time of booking. We offer transfers from just about any where in the Bega Valley Shire.
When you book the tour we do ask that you provide us with detailed medical information. We keep this encase of an emergency so we have your information on hand if we need to provide this to any medical team.
We recommend all our guests have travel insurance before paying the final instalment for the tour.
Tanja Lagoon Camp has 4 safari style tents, 2 eco-cabins and a large common area. We assign guests to rooms based on accessibility & bedding configuration need. Rest assured all the rooms are very comfortable, all have big bathrooms, heating and are self-contained including a kitchen with a full size fridge.
Green Cape Lighthouse is perched on the edge of a peninsula offering 3 beautifully restored cottages offer quality heritage accommodation with charming nautical decor. Cottages have a mix of twin or queen beds with shared bathroom facilities along with a fully-equipped kitchen and dining and lounge rooms, each cottage offers a comfortable verandah, ideal for enjoying the sea air and whale watching.
While there wont be a whole lot of time to do laundry, Tanja Lagoon Camp do have plans for paid guest laundry access. There are no Laundry facilities at Green Cape Lighthouse.
Tanja Lagoon Camp and Green Cape Lighthouse are both fully solar powered. There are numerous Australian 240V power sockets in each room for you to keep all your electronics charged.
We have a no-smoking policy for all of our guests ands staff, this is for the health, safety and enjoyment of our guests and staff.
Water at Tanja Lagoon Camp and Green Cape Lighthouse is delicious drinkable rainwater collected in tanks and UV filtered. Water from any taps along the Sapphire Coast is drinkable and our guides always have additional drinking water in the vehicles. We ask that guests bring re-fillable drinking bottles with them to top up during the day.
Overall this tour is medium in terms of difficultly. If you are unsure please just email us and we can provide you with more information.
If you are booking a private tour, we can change the activities to make it easier or more challenging, just let us know in advance.
Please see page with more information about activity ratings
This tour does include all your food and drink. As part of the medical form we do ask you if you have any dietary requirements or allergies. Generally we can cater to all dietary requirements and will contact you if we require any more information. If there are some food items that you cannot live without, please BYO as we don’t have much time on the program for personal shopping.
Please note that while ‘drinks’ are included, we only include a glass or two of wine/beer, cider or a selection of non-alcoholic options with dinners and generally non-alcoholic options at lunch. If you would like any more than this or other verities of drink please BYO.
We do not tolerate drunken behaviour during the tours and as you can read in our terms and conditions our guides can ask you to leave the tour if they feel your behaviour is ruining the experience of others or putting yourself or others at risk.
If we are providing you with a transfer please be mindful that we may no have a lot of space in the vehicles for excess luggage. If you are self driving to Tanja Lagoon Camp or Green Cape Lighthouse you can bring as much (or as little) as you like and can comfortably manage on your own. There is no portage service and our guides won’t necessary be on site to help you with luggage when you check in.