WHILE YOU’RE HERE...

Be sure to visit these Sapphire Coast highlights

BEGA CHEESE HERITAGE CENTRE

The word ‘Bega’ probably summons images of plastic-wrapped blocks of cheddar at the supermarket, but there’s more to this dairy empire than reasonably priced cheese. Learn about the history of cheesemaking in this part of New South Wales, and try plenty of samples. à13/ 11 Lagoon St, Bega 2550. 02 6491 7762. heritagecentre.com.au. Daily 9am-5pm. Free.

EDEN KILLER WHALE MUSEUM

Old Tom isn’t what he used to be. The skeleton of this infamous orca is the centrepiece of this museum dedicated to the relationship between the people of the Sapphire Coast and the whales that return to these waters year after year, and has hundreds of artefacts. à184 Imlay St, Eden 2551. 02 6496 2094. killerwhalemuseum.com.au. Mon-Sat 9.15am-3.45pm;

Sun 11.15am-3.45pm. $12.

MIMOSA ROCKS NATIONAL PARK

Located not far from Bega and south of Bermagui, this beautiful heritage parkland offers remote beaches and excellent hiking trails. It’s a hotspot for bird watching, fishing and surfing, as well as fantastic camping at the park’s four official campgrounds. Check bushfire warnings before you travel. àTathra- Bermagui Rd, Tanja 2550. nationalparks.nsw.gov.au.