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Destination guides > Australia > New South Wales > South coast > Bega

Bega

This small town north of Merimbula is best known for its cheese. There is a small hostel here where some travellers make an overnight stop on the Melbourne-Sydney coastal drive.

Practical information

Bega Visitor Information Centre

Lagoon street, Bega
Tel (02) 6491 7645
Open 9am-5pm daily

Coming & going

CountryLink buses go to Canberra and Premier Motor Services stop here en route between Melbourne and Sydney.

Local transport

Deanes Buslines run local bus services in Bega with buses going as far south as Merimbula, Pambula and Eden. Most bus fares within Bega cost between $1.80 and $3.40.

Hostel accommodation

Bega Valley Backpackers

Princes Highway, Bega
Tel (02) 6492 3103