Merimbula travel guide

Merimbula Tourism | Merimbula Guide

You're Going to Love Merimbula

With a population of 6,367, Merimbula is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Merimbula deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Merimbula

Where to Eat in Merimbula

If you’re looking for affordable options, Merimbula RSL Club (52-54 Main Street) and Valentina (U 5 2 Market St) are great picks.

When to visit Merimbula

Merimbula in May
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merimbula in May
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Merimbula in January, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Merimbula, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Merimbula

Plane

When flying to Merimbula, you’ll arrive at Merimbula (MIM), which is located 1 mile from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Merimbula departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Merimbula is to pick up a car hire from Canberra, which is about 118 miles from Merimbula. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Sixt, among others, in Canberra.

Plane

When flying to Merimbula, you’ll arrive at Merimbula (MIM), which is located 1 mile from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Merimbula departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Merimbula is to pick up a car hire from Canberra, which is about 118 miles from Merimbula. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Sixt, among others, in Canberra.

Airports near Merimbula

Airlines serving Merimbula

Qantas Airways
Good (538 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (22 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Merimbula

Most booked hotels in Merimbula

Hillcrest Merimbula
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$109+
Sapphire Waters Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$124+
Merimbula Gardens Motel
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$109+

Hiring a car in Merimbula

Hiring a car in Merimbula costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Merimbula.

Expect to pay $1.73 per litre in Merimbula (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.76 and $27.67. Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Merimbula, while also 12% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Merimbula costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Merimbula.

Expect to pay $1.73 per litre in Merimbula (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.76 and $27.67. Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Merimbula, while also 12% cheaper than other types, on average.