Eden

Travel Guide

Aslings Beach which includes a lake or waterhole and general coastal views
Aslings Beach showing general coastal views, a sandy beach and landscape views
Eden featuring landscape views and general coastal views
Eden Wharf featuring a coastal town as well as a couple
Aslings Beach which includes rugged coastline, general coastal views and a sandy beach

See migrating whales in the area known as the Humpback Highway, discover the fascinating history of whaling and hike to the red and white Pinnacles cliffs. 

Situated between the “Humpback Highway” and the Ben Boyd National Park, the little fishing village of Eden makes an ideal nature escape. Take a whale-watching boat trip, relax on the beach and hike the stunning rocky coastline.

Learn about Eden’s former whaling industry at the Davidson Whaling Station and Eden Killer Whale Museum. The skeleton of an Orca known as “Old Tom” is housed in the Whale Museum. A pod of these predators, including “Old Tom,” would hunt and attack baleen whales and alert whalers of their arrival. In return, the pod was given the lips and tongue of the hunted whale.

The family the Orcas had the closest relationship with were the Davidsons who continued to use hand harpoons and rowing boats even after other whalers had taken up motorboats. Visit the old Davidson Whaling Station to see the tools of the grisly trade.

Families travelling with children can find out more about the underwater world at the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre. Aquariums, touch tanks, educational films and hands-on experiments and activities will delight young travellers. The centre is open daily during school holidays and on weekdays during term time.

Explore the Ben Boyd National Park on a 3-day hiking adventure on the Light to Light walk between Boyds Tower and the Green Cape Lightstation. Shorter walks through heathland will give you ample time to admire the scenery and spot potoroos, ground parrots and seabirds. On the Pinnacles loop track, amble along the rocky coastline to the unusual red and white cliffs of the Pinnacles.

View whales in their natural environment on a whale-watching boat cruise. Cruise the ocean and look for bottlenose and common dolphins, fur seals, penguins and turtles. Southern right, minke, blue and Bryde’s whales sometimes feed in the bay and “Old Tom’s” relations are also still seen in the area.

Eden is set in the deep natural harbour of Twofold Bay. The town is served by regional buses.

Twofold Bay Motor Inn

Twofold Bay Motor Inn

4 out of 5
164-166 Imlay Street, Eden, NSW
The price is ¥10,716 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
¥10,716
¥11,934 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Eden. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (599 reviews)
"A comfortable place to stay and explore from."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

Twofold Bay Motor Inn
Ingenia Holidays Eden Beachfront

Ingenia Holidays Eden Beachfront

3.5 out of 5
441 Princes Highway, Eden, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥8,599 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
¥8,599
¥8,599 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach holiday park in Eden. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Bundian Way Trailhead and Cocora Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (299 reviews)
"Beautiful place. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Ingenia Holidays Eden Beachfront
Bayview Motor Inn

Bayview Motor Inn

3 out of 5
10 Boyd Street, Corner Princes Hwy and Bellevue Pl, Eden, NSW
Stay at this 3-star motel in Eden. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Cocora Beach and Bundian Way Trailhead are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (230 reviews)
"Good place"

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2025

Bayview Motor Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Calle Calle Bay Cottage. Self contained, close to everything.

Calle Calle Bay Cottage. Self contained, close to everything.

Eden
Stay at this cottage in Eden. Enjoy a garden, patios, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Eden Killer Whale Museum and Eden Wharf are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
Great for us and dogs
"Perfect for what we wanted whichwas teaching our puppies how to live away from home. Lynda’s accommodation is extremely clean, has everything you need to enjoy a cosy few nights away from home. The position is quiet and easy to get to everything. Thankyou Lynda."

Reviewed on May 18, 2025

Calle Calle Bay Cottage. Self contained, close to everything.
New listing! Centrally located & Clean - 4 Bedrooms!

New listing! Centrally located & Clean - 4 Bedrooms!

Eden
Stay at this vacation home in Eden. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Eden Killer Whale Museum and Eden ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Eden
"Nice place close to town, everything we wanted was there and more. Renee was really quick with response to email.Everyone had a great time thank you Renee."

Reviewed on May 9, 2025

New listing! Centrally located & Clean - 4 Bedrooms!
Eagle Heights Family Unit : Great pool

Eagle Heights Family Unit : Great pool

Eden
Stay at this villa in Eden. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Eagles Claw Nature Reserve and Sapphire ...
6.6/10 (13 reviews)
Great Location
"Clean, comfortable and a view to die for!"

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025

Eagle Heights Family Unit : Great pool
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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A nice little town (a bit smaller than I'd expected)