Merimbula Wetlands Tour: Wildlife & Coastal Cliffs

Wildlife sanctuary, wetlands, red earth cliffs and coastal views in one morning

A 5-hour small-group tour from Eden to Merimbula Wetlands for cruise guests, visiting Potoroo Wildlife Sanctuary, Panboola Wetlands and The Pinnacles. The route reaches places large buses cannot access. Pickup is a flat 150-meter walk from the port. Lunch, park fees, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle are included. The operator guarantees return well before ship departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wildlife and coastal exploration tour

• Explore Potoroo Wildlife Sanctuary
• Visit Panboola Wetlands
• See The Pinnacles cliffs
• Enjoy views of Twofold Bay
• Visit Short Point and Bar Beach

The experience

The tour departs from a pickup point just 150 meters from where you disembark, a flat walk that takes no time. You travel in a small air-conditioned vehicle with a maximum of ten guests, which means the group stays nimble enough to reach the off-the-beaten-track stops that tour buses cannot navigate. The five-hour itinerary moves through three distinct landscapes: Potoroo Wildlife Sanctuary, where you spend 1.5 hours exploring and meeting kangaroos and native animals; Panboola Wetlands, a conservation and restoration project where you observe birdlife and the floodplain ecosystem; and The Pinnacles, dramatic red earth cliffs capped with white sand that formed over 65 million years ago.

The day also includes coastal stops with views across Twofold Bay, where you might spot whales, and time at Short Point and Bar Beach on the Merimbula Peninsula. Lunch is locally sourced and served in nature. Dietary needs are catered upon request. Coffee and tea are provided throughout. All New South Wales National Park fees are included in the price, so there are no surprises at the gate.

The operator has hosted thousands of cruise guests with zero missed departures and guarantees to return you well before your ship leaves, or refunds your money. A dollar from every booking goes to local wetlands conservation.

What’s included

• New South Wales National Park fees.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• coffee and tea.
• locally sourced light lunch with dietary accommodation available.
• live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Thursday and FridayDepartures at 09:00, 10:30 and 11:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (3 to 80 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availableNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Navigate Expeditions

Is this one for you?The five-hour window leaves room for a relaxed morning without cutting into afternoon port time, and the guaranteed return before ship departure removes the risk of missing your departure.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is the pickup point from where the cruise ship docks?

Pickup is a flat 150-meter walk from your port disembarkation point, so you do not need transport to reach the meeting spot.

What animals will I see at Potoroo Wildlife Sanctuary?

Potoroo Wildlife Sanctuary is home to kangaroos and native Australian animals. You spend 1.5 hours there exploring and observing them.

What are The Pinnacles?

The Pinnacles are spectacular erosion cliffs made of soft white sands capped with red gravel clay, formed during the Tertiary geological period up to 65 million years ago.

Is lunch included, and can you cater to dietary needs?

A locally sourced light lunch is included and served in nature. Dietary needs are catered upon request.

Will the tour return me to the ship in time for departure?

The operator guarantees return well before ship departure. If you are returned late, your money is refunded.