Tanja, NSW

 

              This weekend we explored the surrounding areas of Tanja, NSW. I believe we have travelled through the majority of the small towns in the Sapphire Coast. I know we did not cover every town in depth but it feels like we know the Sapphire Coast to an extend. South Coast is absolutely stunning and easily to fall in love with. I am blessed to have several opportunities to travel to the South Coast this year and being able to reach the bottom destinations. 

                     Day 1: Friday 10th March, 2017

The Treat Factory - Old Creamery Lane, Berry.

This factory is rated as 4.6/5. The Treat Factory is an essential stop for the food lover visiting the South Coast.

          Coen and I made a quick ten minute stop at the Treat Factory. This shop is loaded with varieties of chocolates, confectionaries and preserves. It was a challenge to pick few things that I know I will be able to consume and not waste. The shop had a large variety of loose leaf teas that I have never tried. Some of them smelt so delicious that I had to make a choice between chocolates and teas. I decided not to buy chocolates and settle for two new teas. I picked the chocolate tea and Mango Mexican tea for $6 each. In the last couple of months, I have attempted to visit Berry twice. This time I had a chance to browse into the little shops in town. I was introduced to some new organic products but I decided to do a bit more research before committing.

  ❥ Eggs, Toast & Pepper •

• ⇢ 💜   S H O A L H A V E N  💜 ⇠ •

Tanja Lagoon Camp - Tanja, Sapphire Coast.

Rated as 5/5 and one of the top glamping places to stay in Australia.

          We decided to drive four hours straight to the Lagoon Camp. This was a surprise for Coen as he did not know where we will be staying and what to expect. We followed the directions from the entrance of the camp to find our tent. As we drove up to the tents, we were greeted by the lovely kangaroos. The Lagoon Camp only has four tents and they all have a waterfront view. I showed Coen around the tent and said 'Welcome to Glamping!'. He looked surprised, super excited and had a big smile on his face. This place was our home, our haven for two days. We were surrounded by nature, absorbing the fresh air, making new friends with the kangaroos and created some amazing memories. The only thing separating us from the outside world was a screen zipper. The owners provided us with linens, muesli, milk, fresh eggs with basic kitchen condiments. Our deluxe safari tent also included a kitchen and a bathroom with a massive bathtub. I had the privilege to have bubble bath twice. 

                       Day 2: Saturday 11th March, 2017

        Tanja Lagoon Camp - Tanja, Sapphire Coast.

          Coen made me breakfast whilst I was getting ready and cleaning up the place. He's such a gentleman. We had brekky outside admiring the water view and sharing ideas on what we wanted to do. We agreed to make a trip to Eden. 

❥ Eggs, Toast & Pepper • 
❥ Muesli, Mango Yogurt & Honey • 

On the way out of the camp, we said our good mornings and made friendly contact with these adorable and playful creatures. I absolutely loved it when they posed for the camera. Honestly, the adorable kangaroos were the highlight of my trip to Tanja. 

Wajurda Point Lookout - Mimosa National Park, Tanja.

This factory is rated as 4.6/5. The Treat Factory is an essential stop for the food lover visiting the South Coast.

          After we exited the camp, we saw a sign for Wajurda Lookout and Moon Bay. Coen suggested we should go to the lookout which was a two minutes drive to the carpark and a five-ten minutes walk to the lookout. We finally made it to the lookout. The lookout area is really small. Unfortunately, a couple beat us there. Coen and I did not want to disturb the couple and also there was no room for us. We did not want to stand right next to the couple, so we decided to leave and come back later. Sadly, we did not have enough time to revisit this lookout to watch the sunset. But I did get a chance to take a quick photo of the view from the lookout and a photo of Nelson Beach on the way to the lookout. 

❥ Wajurda Lookout • 

❥ Nelson Beach •

We enjoyed our little walk to the lookout. Our next destination was the Rotary Walk Lookout in Eden. This lookout was crowded. It's one of the top attractions to visit in Eden. For lunch, we decided to drive down the road and buy fish and chips from the takeaway shop. We bought a small seafood pack for one from Hooked on Seafood for $16, but it was big enough for both of us to share. Eden is a picturesque and serene town located in Bega Valley on the Sapphire Coast, NSW. 

 ❥ Watermelons with a glass of wine •
• ⇢ 💜  S A P P H I R E  C O A S T 💜 ⇠ •

We made a little pit stop on the way to buy a quarter watermelon from Woolworths and two bottles of Gossips Moscato from the bottle shop. A fantastic way to spend the evening with a bitter sweet combination of Gossips Moscato and watermelons whilst watching the sunset. 

We ended our night with roasting marshmallows on the campfire and watching a movie. This manifested a warm, pleasant and cosy atmosphere. You know its been a great day when you struggle to control your laughter and emerge yourself with the nature, wishing to stay a bit longer. Reality gives you a reminder that tomorrow will shatter this perfect illusion as we embrace another week of work. 

                                                                                  Day 3: Sunday 12th March, 2017

Tanja Lagoon Camp - Tanja, Sapphire Coast.

We rate this place 5/5.

          Our last day here. Tanja Lagoon Camp created a comfortable, homely and relaxing atmosphere where we could spend our weekend resting and enjoying ourselves with ease. I hope I did justice to Tanja by expressing my gratitude. This was a perfect retreat and time out from reality and an incredible experience. This was our first time glamping and certainly would not be our last! Thank you Tanja Lagoon Camp for introducing us to the exciting realm of glamping. It was a shame we could not meet the owners of the Tanja Lagoon Camp during our stay. They have definitely done a magnificent job at maintaining this campsite.

Bermagui Blue Pool - Bermagui, Sapphire Coast.

Bermagui's famous Blue Pool is a "must see" Sapphire Coast attraction. This place is rated as 4.6/5.

             This photo was taken from the viewing platform. The famous Blue Pool looks utterly beautiful and mesmerising. Coen was ready to take a dip in this natural pool but realised he did not have a towel on him. It was also bit windy and cold for me to consider swimming. There was only two people swimming in the pool whilst the rest of the crowd stood by and admired the views. Coen suggested for us to return this summer but this time it will be very early in the morning before the crowd gets in.  

❥ Bermagui Blue Pool •

          It was time for us to head back to Sydney. We did a fuel stopover at Cobargo. This town is only fifteen minutes away from Bermagui. Cobargo is known as the working village on the Sapphire Coast.  Although we did not have enough time to explore, the town looked quiet and picturesque. 

We spent majority of the time on the campsite relaxing and taking advantages of the amenities provided. This was truly a unique experience for both of us and we genuinely enjoyed every second of it. It was exciting, refreshing and definitely memorable. Although glamping is quite expensive, it's worth the experience and money if it's executed successfully. I would highly recommend Tanja Lagoon Camp to anyone who loves glamping or would want to experience it for the first time to save money and spend the weekend on this campsite. Everything was planned perfectly and the owners are really generous with providing the best service and experience.