Snowclouds to the left, bushfire smoke to the right - Australian nature is truly marvellous.
About Bemboka
Hit twice by bushfires, firstly in Aug-Oct 2018 and then again in Dec 2019-Feb 2020, our village welcomes the support of all visitors and volunteers,
and thanks the wonderful people who helped save so much of our village and surrounding areas.
As the western gateway to the Bega Valley, Bemboka is called the Village In A Valley and is 35km west of Bega on the Snowy Mountains Highway. Bemboka is the ideal place to base yourself for a Far South Coast / Snowys holiday.
It is 75km to Eden, Bombala and Cooma, and 50km to Tathra, Merimbula and Pambula.
2 hours to Canberra and Batemans Bay, 110km to Narooma, 85 to Bermagui.
In spring, it is less than an hour to whalewatching and less than 2 hours to the snow resorts, so the best of both worlds depending on the weather.
Snow sometimes falls as close as 20km away at the top of Brown Mountain.
and thanks the wonderful people who helped save so much of our village and surrounding areas.
As the western gateway to the Bega Valley, Bemboka is called the Village In A Valley and is 35km west of Bega on the Snowy Mountains Highway. Bemboka is the ideal place to base yourself for a Far South Coast / Snowys holiday.
It is 75km to Eden, Bombala and Cooma, and 50km to Tathra, Merimbula and Pambula.
2 hours to Canberra and Batemans Bay, 110km to Narooma, 85 to Bermagui.
In spring, it is less than an hour to whalewatching and less than 2 hours to the snow resorts, so the best of both worlds depending on the weather.
Snow sometimes falls as close as 20km away at the top of Brown Mountain.
Bemboka Rainbow and Little Brown Mountain over farming paddocks
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Wedged-tailed Eagle soaring over the view of Bega Valley at Piper's Lookout, Brown Mountain
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Whales playing off Short Point, Merimbula
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Bemboka - The Village in A Valley
- There is the fabulous Bemboka Pie Shop with a variety of locally made breads, pies and pastries, along with a range of giftware.
- The Bemboka Hotel has an ATM. Hours of trading are being assessed in light of Covid-19.
- The Landcare Reserve, bounded by Colombo Creek and Sports Park, the Old Bemboka Butter Factory, the old highway and the Bemboka River, has several paths marked through it, local trees identified and access to the river beside the Platypus Pool. Kangaroos, wombats, wallabies and echidnas, as well as a startling array of small plants and birdlife can be found there. There are several benches to sit and soak up the beauty of nature.
- 2 churches in the village. St Colomba's Catholic Church (white one at the western end of the main street) and Christ Church Anglican Church is at the corner of Hoskins and Bemboka Streets. Service times, post-Covid, will be determined in due course.
- The Post Office offers banking services and the hotel has a blue atm.
- There are several mechanics in the area.
- Other businesses include Helmreich Joinery, Australian Pottery At Bemboka, as well as numerous trades.
- In addition to a local 20m pool and paddle pool, which is open from 1st October to March 31st, there is a swimming area in the Bemboka River at Greens Crossing. Other sports include Pony Club, Archery, Darts, Yoga, Rugby League, and PT/Fitness
- Several Geo-caching spots in the area.
- The annual Agricultural Show is the second Sunday in March each year at the showground and the Garden Club Show is the last sunday in October, subject to Covid conditions.
Snow near the Snowy Mountains Highway, Glenbog, between Brown Mountain and Nimmitabel
Pelicans at Merimbula
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Rutherford Creek Boardwalk, Hidden gem near Pipers Lookout
Sunset on Brown Mountain
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Information Board at Bemboka Landcare Reserve
Mountain Mist behind LIttle Brown Mountain
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Panoramic vista of Aslings Beach, Eden