Tura Beach NSW, Australia

Holiday Accommodation in Tura Beach, NSW, Australia

Tura Beach is the small coastal region just a hop, skip and a jump away from the jewel of the Sapphire coast, Merimbula. The coastal area surrounding Tura Beach falls majestically in front of a back drop of tea-tree and banksia tree woodlands, where holida makers flock every year to enjoy their seafront holiday houses at Tura Beach.

The local community has just a handful of permanent residents who enjoy the relaxed pace and lifestyle that Tura Beach offers them. With so many holiday houses, holiday cottages, holiday rentals and self-catering apartments along the coast line, holiday makers can pick and choose their perfect holiday spot.

Things to see and Do

National Parks

All around Tura Beach, right through over to Merimbula and beyond, the area is surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty and protected national parks. Those who love the outdoors will hardly see the inside of their holiday accommodation while they are here, as they will be too busy bushwalking or exploring the magical surroundings. Enjoy one of the many walking trails through the forests or even take a 4x4 tour through the rugged rainforests.

Merimbula’s Magic Mountain

This is one outing guaranteed to get the kids out and about and away from lazing around on the couch at your Tura Beach holiday home. This theme park is a crazy fun fest with a huge variety of rollercoaster, rides, water rides, bumper cars, mini golf and so much more. Parents will be pleased to know that entrance to the park is free all year round. You can pack a picnic and head out for the day, or if you want to BBQ, there are superb facilities available, but if you just feel like chilling, you can buy some lunch for the kids from the old Melbourne Tram and enjoy a nice hot cup of coffee.

The Eden Killer Whale Museum

Ever since this unique and fascinating museum opened its doors in 1938, it has welcomed a huge amount of visitors to the innovative facility. The museum is situated in such a way, that visitors may be able to view whales in the bay during the migration season. The museum showcases varied exhibits from the 1800’s right through to the early 1900’s when shore based whaling operations were taking place. The museum provides a unique chance to experience the captivating history of the local fishing and timber industries that contributed to the community of Eden, in making it what it is today.

Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre

This interactive discovery centre is certainly not to be missed and it not only for the kids. Get a chance to explore the incredible marine life that live along the coast, there are many aquariums, touch tanks, microscopes, coastal discovery programs, marine laboratory activities and a fully equipped kids’ corner with videos and other activities. You can also book with them on a snorkelling tour, where they take you out into the bay as part of their full day tour of the coastline.

Climate

The mild climate of Tura Beach along the Sapphire coast is tempered by the gentle sea breeze that blows in off the sea, keeping the temperatures cool all year round. Expect the summer months between October and April to reach highs of 25C during the day and cool off to 18C at night.

The mild winter months bring temperatures of 17 C during the day, cooling off to a mild 8C at night. The holiday accommodation in Tura Beach will be prepared for visitors no matter what the season is. Being as the coast has such wonderfully mild temperatures; Tura Beach is the perfect holiday destination all year round.

Getting there from the UK

Luckily the closest airport to Tura Beach for visitors arriving on the Sapphire coast is situated in Merimbula with connecting flights from Melbourne or Sydney, both major airports served by routes from the UK’s main airports. Visitors flying into Merimbula Airport can pick up their rental cars and with only 4km to go to Tura Beach, you can be at your holiday home in time for a nice sun downer at the beach.