Tag: #moruya
Heritage buildings of Moruya
December 20, 2016 / From NewsMoruya is an important regional administrative town and a treasure trove of Australian colonial history. VIP Heritage Tours offers a glimpse into the beginnings of the nation through the historic buildings, locations and artifacts that are well preserved in and around Moruya. The first Colonial settlers to Moruya were Francis Flanagan in 1828 and John […]
Giddy Up at the Christmas Cup
December 18, 2016 / From NewsToday our guests enjoyed the excitement of seven quality races at Moruya Racecourse including the annual Christmas Cup. Several thousand people were in attendance at the course where the champagne flowed and the sky was regularly filled with colourful parachutes as local skydivers landed on the beach nearby. Fashions on the Field saw a bevy […]
Why is Moruya called Granite Town?
December 5, 2016 / From NewsBetween 1924 and 1932, 18,900 cubic metres of Moruya Granite was dressed and shaped into 40,000 blocks for use in the pylons for the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Moruya Granite was also used to construct the Cenotaph in Sydney’s Martin Place. Made from just seven mighty granite blocks and opened in 1929, the Cenotaph contains the […]
Moruya Race Day Transport
November 28, 2016 / From NewsVIP Private Tours is offering reliable air conditioned transport to Moruya Races this summer. Sunday 18th December—Christmas Cup Monday 2nd January 2017—Narooma Cup Monday 16th January 2017—Moruya Cup Remove the worry of driving, enjoy a flutter on the ponies and a few drinks at one or more of this year’s race days at Moruya. Bring […]
Melbourne Cup Day Private Tour
November 2, 2016 / From NewsOur guests today landed at Moruya Airport at 9.55am with crystal blue skies after a 50 minute flight from Sydney. After beachcombing at the nearby sandy bay our guests enjoyed scrumptious morning tea at The Mossy Cafe and whale spotting from Broulee and South Head Moruya. Our guests were then transported to Moruya Racecourse for […]
Award Winning Markets
October 12, 2016 / From NewsDid you know that the NSW South Coast is becoming a destination for lovers of fine fresh food? Each week locals and visitors alike meet the farmers who grow the fruits, vegetables, meats and seafood of our region. Featured on today’s tour are growers and graziers from Moruya Farmer’s Market which has been twice awarded […]
High quality tourism partnerships
September 14, 2016 / From NewsThe strength and diversity of Eurobodalla Tourism operators was on display at a quality networking event hosted by Skydive Oz and Eurobodalla Shire Council. Tim from South Coast Seaplanes and Nick from Skydive Oz spoke about the growth in popularity of aviation based adventure activities centered around the Eurobodalla Shire. They also spoke about the value […]