Moruya: The Granite Capital of Australia
Moruya is a riverside town that is a popular for kayaking, fishing, and surfing. Thrill-seekers also go to this area to experience a scenic flight over the city or skydive at its coast. Aside from its natural beauty, Moruya is also known for having a massive supplier of granite. The quarries derived from this place have been used to build significant landmarks like the Sydney Harbor Bridge. This town also boasts of having a rich Aboriginal heritage, which tourists can have a glimpse of by exploring the Bingi Dreaming Track. Driving from Sydney would take 5 hours, but visitors can also catch a plane to Moruya Airport (MYA).
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit this place is during the warm-weather months from March to June and September to December. The earlier months of the year offer better Moruya hotel deals than other times.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When going to this town, visitors should drop by at the Batesmans Bay Marina where they can try out different watersports or go on a culinary seafood adventure. The freshest marlins and oysters are two of the best delicacies in the area. Visitors can also bushwalk at the nearby Murramang National Park where endemic eastern kangaroos are known to frequent the area. For accommodation needs, Moruya Waterfront Hotel Motel offers a beautiful look at the river. It is also close to popular destination cultural highlights such as the Batemans Bay Old Courthouse Museum. Riverbreeze Holiday Park and Moruya Motel is also an ideal lodging for those who would like to go kayaking and boating since this accommodation has its own ramp.