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How to get to HC Hillcrest Motor Inn |
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Merimbula is situated directly on the coast on the main Princes Highway, 1 hour from the Victorian border in the far south coast southern forests area of NSW, just 15minutes from the seaport of Eden. It is well known for the spectacular scenery of mountains, lakes & rivers, with pristinebeaches & estuaries [it is the watershed of the alps]. Situated 471km from Sydney [51/2 hr drive]- great coastal drive, or Federal hwy to Canberra, then Cooma & the Bega Valley, 550km from Melbourne [61/2 hr drive]-Gippsland Hwy, 250km from Canberra [23/4 hr drive]-via Cooma bega Valley, or coastal via Bateman's Bay, Narooma & Bermagui.
Alternatively, be as adventurous as you care, & find your way through a number of our glorious forgottenbyways, old gold towns & bullock stops - from Gundagai to Omeo & Majors Creek.
It boasts a superb airport, with daily services to Sydney & Melbourne flown by Rex Airlines [Saab 340 turbo prop].
Merimbula is ideally located, with a most temperate climate, & is just 2 hours from Lake Jindabyne & the Koskuisko national Park just a day trip away.
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Out and About |
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Merimbula abounds with a myriad of interesting & beautiful things to do. Surrounding the town is the "top lake" -
this volcanic lake is exquisite, & the boardwalk [15-20min level walk] is not to be missed, particularly first thing in the morning as the mist rises over the surrounding hills, & the waterbirds arrive amongst the oyster leases.
There are a number of pristine beaches in each direction, suitable for all watersport activities, & all types of fishing [beasch, surf, estuary, rock, reef & game].lakes Jindabyne & Eucumbene are only 2 hours away.
Bowling[great club & weather,golf[3 clubs nearby], bushwalking[we are in the southern forests], bird watching[over 60 species alone sighted in this immediate area[including black cockatoos & sea eagles], not to mention the June jazz long w/e & the Melbourne cup w/e country & western festival.
Don't miss a short trip to Pambula lake for a plate of oysters by the lake, shucked in front of your eyes by the local growers- a treat not to be missed.
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Business Facilities at HC Hillcrest Motor Inn: |
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normal business facilities -photocopier, fax etc at front desk.
broadband connection available - all at no charge |
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| Other Facilities: |
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free gas & woodfired BBQs overlooking the town & lake, alongside the large pool[and toddlers]
a well equipped kitchenette/laundry
free club shuttle service[2] |
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| Car Parking: |
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| there is ample car parking direct to the door, with additional spacefor large vehicles,boats & trailers.
Also undercover parking, particularly suitable for car & motor cycle enthusuists within the large grounds |
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