If your stay at Kalaru Holiday Village includes some time to actually enjoy the coast, the Sapphire Coast has some of the South Coast’s better beaches within easy reach, along with coastal walking trails if you’d rather explore than just relax.
Tathra’s beaches are among the closer options and tend to suit a straightforward beach day — swimming, fishing, or just sitting and taking in the coastline without much of a production. Merimbula offers a bit more in terms of facilities and a wider stretch of coastline to explore if you want variety across a longer stay.
Coastal walking trails connect various points along this stretch of coast, and they’re a reasonable option if you want to be active without committing to a full day — anywhere from a short stroll to a longer walk depending on how much time you’ve got.
Bournda National Park, just a few minutes from Kalaru Holiday Village, is one of the better options if you want a proper walk rather than just a stretch of the legs — a mix of coastal forest, lagoon views and beach access that suits anywhere from an hour to a half-day, depending on how far you go.
Fishing is popular along this stretch of the Sapphire Coast, and it’s worth asking locally about current conditions and any access points that are particularly good at the time of year you’re visiting, since this can shift seasonally.
If you’re visiting during whale migration season, it’s worth knowing this stretch of coast is a reasonable spot for whale watching from the shore — no boat required, just good timing and a bit of patience.
For families, the beaches around Tathra and Merimbula are generally well suited to a range of ages, and neither requires much planning beyond packing the basics and choosing which direction to drive.
The takeaway: the Sapphire Coast’s beaches and coastal trails are close to Kalaru Holiday Village and don’t require much planning — pick a direction, pack the basics, and the coastline does the rest.