If your stay at Kalaru Holiday Village includes a day away from the beach, the Sapphire Coast has a modest scene of local galleries and artisan markets worth knowing about, spread across Bega, Tathra and Merimbula.
Local galleries in the area showcase regional art, and it’s worth checking what’s currently on if you’re staying a few days — a reasonable way to spend an hour or two that isn’t beach-focused, particularly useful if the weather doesn’t cooperate for a day.
Artisan markets run periodically across the region and are a good option if your visit happens to line up with one — local produce and crafts give a genuine sense of the area beyond the coastline itself.
The Bega Valley’s history, tied closely to dairy farming and the region’s agricultural roots, is visible in the local museums and historical displays if you’re interested in getting a fuller picture of the area rather than just its beaches.
None of this is the primary reason most guests choose Kalaru Holiday Village — the beaches and coastal access are the real draw. But if you want a change of pace from the coast, or the weather turns for a day, the galleries and markets across Bega, Tathra and Merimbula give you somewhere to go.
The takeaway: local galleries and artisan markets across the Sapphire Coast are worth checking if you want a change from the beach, particularly useful for a day when the weather doesn’t cooperate.
It’s worth checking ahead for opening days and market dates before making a special trip, since smaller regional galleries and markets don’t always run daily — a quick search or a call ahead saves a wasted drive if something’s only open on weekends or a particular day of the week.