Mazdas to Merimbula
18 February 2022 / Story: Barry Pope; Photos: Bill Short, Robyn Blood, Anda Clayton
Mazdas to Merimbula
On a fine Wednesday morning, three Mazdas and occupants gathered at the Milton Heritage Bakery to commence a fun filled three-day itinerary with two nights at the Hillcrest Motel in Merimbula.
Our first stop was at the Bodalla Cheese Factory for refreshments after a leisurely one-hour drive down the Princes Highway.
Lunch was organised at the Candelo General Store, following a circuitous route utilising the Snowy Mountains Highway and West Kameruka Road. These roads made for spirited driving in our wonderful little cars. Lunch at the Candelo general Store was excellent as verified by the popularity of the venue.
We left Candelo, heading for Pambula via Myrtle Mountain Rd. and Mt. Darragh Rd. These roads made for more spirited and interesting driving.
The Longstocking Brewery, on the road into Pambula lured us six thirsty travellers in for much needed refreshments.
Well worth a stop here for its nursery, art gallery and obviously its craft beers.
We left here in a state of refreshment, for the short drive to the Hillcrest Motel in Merimbula.
After rest and recuperation, the decision was made to dine at the Club Sapphire in Merimbula.
This is quite a large bowling club with a very good restaurant serving excellent club meals and is well worth a visit.
Thursday dawned brightly and we made our way to Cobargo (almost destroyed by the fires of December 2019) for morning tea.
Leaving Cobargo we headed for Bermagui and the Mimosa Winery for a spot of 'Fine Dining' for lunch. Meals were excellent as were the accompanying wines.
Leaving the winery we headed back to Merimbula via Bermagui with rain closing in.
The weather meant no BBQ and a trip back to The Club Sapphire ensued.
After dinner, the weather had cleared sufficiently, so Brian was able to exercise his fire lighting skills to get the fire-pit going and drinks were taken while dodging the accompanying smoke.
Friday dawned bright and sunny and we made our way to the Tathra Wharf for coffee and cakes.
Leaving Tathra, we then made our way to the Bermagui Mudworks Pottery where many handmade items were on sale. Very limited room available in our respective car boots meant that any purchases had to be of a small nature.
Lunch was planned and booked at the Tilba Winery. Meals here were of a more casual nature than the day before but still very acceptable.
Following our meals, farewells were said with thanks to Brian and Anda Clayton for organising a thoroughly pleasant few days with many MX5ish roads.
