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Merimbula is a vibrant town that is situated on the southern coast of New South Wales. Throughout the year Merimbula's population is quite low, however is summer periods it peaks with a vast amount of people travelling from Victoria and northern New South Wales to get away from the hustle and bustle. Merimbula's tourist population once made Merimbula over-populated but now with low cost flight options to Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia, many of the tourists go elsewhere. This means the beaches are now very accomodating for people to find a clear spot to play cricket, throw a frisbee and general lazy behaviour!

Fishing is amazing in the sea fed 'top' and 'bottom' lakes with flat head, bream and trevally very easy to catch. Some people may argue that the accomodation within Merimbula is started to date and can't compete with places such as Port Douglas, Noosa and Byron Bay, which may be true, however, unlike these places you won't be over crowded when walking down the main street.

Dining is quite good at any of the restaraunts, including the RSL, Bowls Club, Golf Club and other restaraunts in the main street (Market Street). Younger ones may be put off by the lack of nightlife, the local pub (Lake View Hotel) closes around midnight on a Friday and Saturday night. This makes it a much more family friendly destination that other destinations such as Torquay or Lorne in Victoria. Fresh seafood is delightful, however, it can be quite costly as local suppliers try to capture the tourist dollar.

Merimbula is quite a drive to any capital city, which is its biggest downfall, however, with flights available daily to Melbourne and Sydney it does make it a bit more accessible, albeit quite costly.

Land prices are increasing, but properties can be leased out over summer months at inflated prices which 'may' suit some residents.