Twofold Bay
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Twofold Bay, New South Wales (Port of entry)
 The commercial fishing port of Eden - click for larger view |
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Overview
Once a whaling station, Twofold Bay is the southernmost port of New South Wales, serving the local towns of Eden, Merimbula and Boydtown, and the snowy Cooma region. The area is a popular holiday spot for Victorians, with fishing being the main attraction. The area is quiet but steeped in history and has a natural rustic charm.
Cruising the region
Eden is either the first port you reach after crossing Bass Strait or your jumping off point for 'crossing the paddock'. Either way, it is a key stopping point for cruisers on the East Coast of Australia.
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
- Australian Hydrographic Service
- ANZCW0099024887 Twofold Bay (Fairsheet)
Radio Nets
- See New South Wales
- Also see World Cruiser's Nets
- Marine Rescue Eden is based on the headland overlooking the entrance to Twofold Bay. They can be contacted on VHF 16 or on HF
Local Weather
Mild climate. The best time of the year is May, which is cool but pleasant.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
There is a large rock at the north head, and the southern point is 5km south. Nice wide entrance to a 30km2 deep water bay. There are two wharves in Twofold Bay, one used for by bulk carriers collecting from Japanese owned woodchipping mill, and the other used by the Australian Navy for repairs. Cruise ships often use the Navy wharf when it is otherwise not being used.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
- See Australia.
Contact customs for details.
Offshore Islands and Groups
List Islands
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
Safe and comfortable anchorage in Twofold Bay is very dependent on the wind and swell direction.
For convenient access to the commercial centre of Eden, the easiest thing to do is to berth at one of the fishing jetties. The jetties are designed for large commercial fishing vessels and so are a bit rough for small yachts. It is often simplest to moor against a vessel that doesn't look as if it is about to go anywhere in the near future. Use of the jetties incurs a very small daily fee ($5??), but you get power, water and access to showers on shore. Be prepared to move if the wind goes SW or if required by the fishermen.
- In SWly winds, the Eden Port area can be either uncomfortable or even dangerous. At this time, a commonly used anchorage is in the area behind the Woodchip Mill wharf in East Boyd Bay. Anchorage here is comfortable, but there are no nearby facilities and, if there is a ship berthed, it may be noisy. The Royal Australian Navy occasionally use this area and, if they are, you may be asked to leave for safety and security reasons.
- It is possible to anchor in Snug Cove, but most of the good areas are taken up with moorings. Anchoring in this area needs to be done with caution, taking into account the levels of traffic associated with the fishing wharfs.
- Quarantine Bay offers a relatively sheltered spot, but, again, most of the ideal anchoring spots are taken up with moorings.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
- Eden Slipway Services has a small chandlery and does gas refills.
Repairs/Yards
- There is a slipway near the jetty area
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- fuel notes
- Water
- water notes
- Electricity
- electricity notes
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
- A laundromat is in the town centre
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
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