Re-connect with nature and each other on the far South Coast of NSW. Stay at the luxury Tanja Lagoon Camp surrounded by the stunning Mimosa Rocks National Park. Each morning you’ll awake to the sound of bird song, listening out for the iconic kookaburra, white-bellied sea eagles and bellbirds. Your days will start with a delicious breakfast followed by coastal hikes and leisurely river kayaks with your own private naturalist guide so you can learn about the historical, cultural and environmental features of the national parks we visit. We’ll slow down and take the time to absorb the coastal views, admire the abundance of wildlife including eastern grey kangaroos, echidnas, wallabies and goannas. Out on the trails & rivers we’ll enjoy gourmet picnic lunches and each evening we’ll showcase some of the locally harvested, produced and chef prepared meals as well as dining at one of our local restaurants. After dinner you are welcome to create a camp fire and enjoy a hot drink under a star filled sky, maybe you’ll be lucky enough to hear the powerful owl, yellow bellied glider (both threatened species) or the chorus of frogs in the near by habitat dams. Either way, sit back, relax and enjoy getting back to nature, in luxury.
Moderate level of fitness: General fitness for kayaking and hiking required. Paddling experience not required but recommended.
$2,300 per person, based on two adults twin or double sharing
Minimum of 2 guests and maximum of 10 guests, additional charge for less than 2 guests
Additional costs when booking inside of NSW/ACT school holidays
Per person rates reduce for larger parties to a maximum of 10 guests
Essential Information
Check-in to Tanja Lagoon Camp (from 2pm), located on the edge of a wild coastal lagoon and surrounded by the Spotted gum forests of the Mimosa Rocks National Park on the Sapphire Coast of NSW. This will be our luxurious home for the next two nights; each spacious and self-contained luxury safari tent & eco-cabin comes complete with a private deck, ensuite bathroom and full kitchen.
This afternoon is yours to unwind and start to recover from your journey to the Sapphire Coast, you can do as much or as little as you please from a short self-guided walk to near by Middle Beach, a self-guided canoe trip in Middle Lagoon or simply enjoy a cup of tea and a good book from your in room library. This is your opportunity to slow down and re-connect with yourself, nature and each other.
In the evening you’ll enjoy a dinner hamper prepared by one of our local chefs consisting of locally grown, caught and harvested ingredients. After dinner feel welcome to light your own private campfire, and enjoy a hot drink under a star filled sky.
Accommodation: Tanja Lagoon Camp
Merimbula Airport transfers from 1 PM (1hr flight from Sydney or Melbourne with REX or Qantas)
Meals: Afternoon tea and dinner
Drinks: A selection of non-alcoholic drinks and a responsible amount of beer & wine (1 to 2 glasses per/person) are included; if you would like more please BYO.
You don’t need an alarm clock at Tanja Lagoon Camp, you’ll wake up at dawn to a chorus of bird song, simply rest in bed and enjoy the sounds or make yourself a cup of tea to have on your private deck. Help yourself to a continental breakfast before we begin our kayaking expedition up the Bega River and finishing the day with a an easy walk in the Mimosa Rocks National park. Marvel at the abundance of wildlife and birdlife and learn about the historical, cultural and environmental features of the landscape. We’ll stop at one of the secluded beaches along the way for a gourmet picnic lunch and if it’s warm enough, perhaps even a swim.
Soon after arriving back at camp, relax and unwind with a drink followed by your chef prepared evening meal that all you’ll need to do is re-heat in your fully equiped kitchen and perhaps another night around the campfire.
Accommodation: Tanja Lagoon Camp
Included activities: Kayaking the Bega River, dependent on groups expereince and fitness level, easy walk in Mimosa Rocks National Park
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Drinks: A selection of non-alcoholic drinks and a responsible amount of beer & wine (1 to 2 glasses per/person) are included; if you would like more please BYO.
After a light continental breakfast, this morning you’ll be guided on a kayak tour up the protected waters of the Bermagui River, wilderness awaits as both sides of the river are surrounded by magnificent bush.
This afternoon as we head back to Tanja Lagoon Camp we’ll take you on a drive to some of our favourite secluded beaches, look outs and lagoons within Mimosa Rocks National Park. This short tour can be tailored to your own interests and fitness, we know the best short walks, look outs, swimming spots, birding locations or photography spots. Just ask your knowledgeable guides. Or you can take the opportunity to rest and relax back at camp before your final evenings meal.
This evening you will be dining out at one of the beautiful nearby restaurants to enjoy local produce and soak up the atmosphere of our coastal villages.
Accommodation: Tanja Lagoon Camp
Included activities: Kayaking the Bermagui River and walk in Mimosa Rocks National Park
Meals: Breakfast, brunch, lunch & restaurant dinner
Drinks: A selection of non-alcoholic drinks will be provided at brunch & lunch, please purchase your own drinks for our restaurant dinner meal.
Awaken again to the chorus of bird song and enjoy a cup of tea on your deck as the sunrises through the valley. If you feel inspired, this is your last opportunity for a self-guided canoe on Middle Lagoon, which is truly an amazing way to experience sunrise. Or take one last self guided walk to Middle Beach and watch the sunrise over the ocean or simply, sleep in, you deserved it! Your guide will pick you up at 10 AM check out and transfer you to Merimbula airport (1hr drive away) depending on the time of your flight, there might be time to stop for a coffee at a local café or at one of the many spectacular look outs on the drive to the airport.
Included activities: Transfer to Merimbula Airport
Meals: Breakfast
