Location
Tura Beach, New South Wales
Balconies Dolphin Cove is located at Tura Beach, found just north of Merimbula on the pristine Sapphire Coast. Tura Beach is a beautiful laid-back coastal location with beaches, nature reserves, walks, lookouts and national parks.
The Sapphire Coast, with its fantastic year-round climate and so much to see and do is the ideal short break or holiday destination. The temperate climate ensures long summer days, ideal for beaches, bushwalking or any water-based activities and the mild temperatures during the rest of the year encourage many outdoor adventures. It is the ideal place to get away from it all and reconnect with nature.
We are located approximately halfway between Melbourne and Sydney, and just a 3-hour drive from Canberra.
Dolphin Cove
Only a 10-minute walk from our accommodation, the peace continues at Dolphin Cove (North Tura Beach), with its miles of golden sands and sapphire water. Even at the height of summer, there is never a crowd.
MERIMBULA
The jewel of the Sapphire Coast - Merimbula, is just 5 minutes away from Balconies Dolphin Cove by car and boasts some of the regions’ most beautiful golden sand beaches, great for surfing, swimming, paddling or just kicking back and relaxing.
Bournda National Park
Dolphin Cove Beach joins with Bournda National Park and from here you can explore coastal lagoons, forests, hidden beaches and abundant wildlife. From Dolphin Cove Beach you can stroll north along the sand to Bournda Island and explore the melaleuca tunnels surrounding the mirror-like Bournda Lagoon.
WALKS
A beautiful network of walking tracks is right at your doorstep! Explore the walking trails of Bournda National Park, including the Sandy Creek loop walk, the Kangarutha track, and Scott’s Hut. From Dolphin Cove Beach you can walk south to Tura Headland walking track and its three new elevated viewing platforms. Heading to Merimbula, stroll along the Merimbula Boardwalk along the lake’s foreshore, or walk along Lake Street Shared Path to local’s favourite Bar Beach.
Things to do
There is no shortage of activities on offer, all located within a beautiful natural environment. There is SUPing and kayaking at Merimbula Lake, swimming and surfing, bushwalks, fishing, biking, arts and culture, golf, marine cruises, and of course fabulous dining options. We have local weekend markets offering a wide selection of fresh produce, homemade goods and handicrafts – in Bermagui, Cobargo, Bega, Wyndham, Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Nethercote, Eden and Tilba.
Whale Watching
From August to November, the Sapphire Coast plays host to some 40,000 humpback whales that journey along the ‘Humpback Highway’ on their way to Antarctica. Dolphin Cove Beach is one of the best spots along the coast to spot these magnificent creatures, and endangered southern right whales have been known to nurse their young right here in the cove. Dolphin Cove lives up to its name, with pods of playful dolphins spotted frolicking in the surf all year round.
FOOD AND DRINK
Merimbula and the Sapphire Coast are blessed with a rich bounty of local providore, food specialists, craft beer and spirits and some of the best restaurants, takeaways, and cafes south of Sydney. You’ll always be welcomed with warm, country hospitality. Our region is also famous for its rich bounty of shellfish, particularly oysters and mussels, farmed in pristine bays, lakes, estuaries and rivers along the Sapphire Coast.