Local Businesses

GET TO KNOW THE LOCALS ON The Sapphire Coast

The Sapphire Coast is packed with awesome places to eat and drink, tours and experiences, plus accommodation options for all types of riders and explorers. These wonderful local businesses are official supporters of Gravity Eden and help keep our trails open for everyone to enjoy – so make sure you stop by for a visit while you’re in town!

HOTEL AUSTRALASIA, eden

Foundation Sponsor

Hotel Australasia is a historic boutique hotel, with a dining restaurant, bistro pub and cocktail bar in Eden. Lovingly restored to its former grandeur, Hotel Australasia reopened its doors in late 2022. Take in the stunning ocean or mountain views from one of their eight luxuriously appointed heritage boutique rooms where service is anything but ordinary.

FLORABEL, eden

foundation sponsor

A popular destination for locals and travellers alike, Florabel licensed café serves the finest coffee, wine and champagne, and a beautiful selection of modern and traditional food, catering to dietary requirements. Florabel is located on the main street with enormous iconic round windows and has a stylish outdoor al fresco area, Rue Florabel.

GREAT SOUTHERN INN, eden

foundation sponsor

With beautiful beaches, great fishing, whale watching and so much more, Great Southern Hotel is the ideal spot to grab a bite to eat or settle in for a few rounds at the bar. Their restaurant, Essentially Eden, offers classic pub meals, including fish & chips, steaks, burgers and more. Grab your friends and family to catch up over a meal. The Sports Bar offers friendly service in a warm and welcoming environment. Stop by to catch up with mates, watch the game, place a bet with TAB or play Keno.

CYCLE N SURF, merimbula

foundation sponsor

Cycle N Surf is located in Merimbula, specialising in bicycle sales & hire. The bike shop offers a wide range of accessories which include brands such as Topeak, Pearl Izumi, Shimano, Jet Black, Zefal, Limar, Tecktro, Netti, Tioga, Maxxis, Schwalbe, Camelbak, Selle Italia and many more quality products. Their professional service includes a comprehensive workshop with a great range of spare parts and the peace of mind that they pride themselves on the work done on your bike. They stock quality bikes which include brands such as Felt, Merida, Norco, Mongoose, Wethepeople and many more.

Pelican Motor Inn is the perfect base for a memorable stay on the Sapphire Coast and is just 20 minutes from the trails in beautiful Merimbula. After a long day on the trails you can relax on our pool terrace, explore one of our stunning beaches, then stroll to Merimbula’s world class bars and restaurants. And most importantly… we’re bike-friendly!

Book direct for the cheapest rates.

foundation sponsor

Pelican motor inn, merimbula

EDEN GAS & GEAR

foundation sponsor

Camping gear, adventure kit and more! Eden Gas & Gear, is a family owned and operated business who goes out of their way to be friendly, knowledgeable and serve you with a smile. At Eden Gas & Gear you can find the things that make camping, caravanning and exploring the great outdoors more fun and enjoyable. Their product range is huge and is sourced from quality trusted suppliers including Companion, Oztrail, Yeti, Campfire, Gasmate, Supex, Sea2Summit and more.

The Eden Motel is situated in the heart of Eden and has been recently renovated to include a completely secure pass coded secure MTB bike storage facility and bike wash.

The motel is only minutes from clubs, pubs, shops, golf club and bowling green and the Boardwalk. Lake Curalo Boardwalk is an easy, flat walk, that circles the entire lake, and joins with the Asling’s Beach Maritime Walk.

It offers a relaxing holiday for couples, families, fishing enthusiasts and coaches and conference groups with quality accommodation and resort facilities with indoor heated swimming pool, fitness equipment, table tennis, BBQ area, licensed reception kiosk.

foundation sponsor

Eden motel, Eden

coachman's eden

foundation sponsor

We welcome you to Coachman’s Eden, a recently renovated motel the region is proud of. Our motel offers quality rooms that are comfortable, modern and very well priced. We are also well known for our good old-fashioned service and facilities that appeal to families, corporate business people, Salespersons or Tradies. We cater for large group bookings and Tour Groups, with breakfast and dinner packages catered for in our restaurant.

reflections holiday park, eden

foundation sponsor

Idyllically positioned on the shores of Lake Curalo, with the warm blue waters of Aslings Beach on your back doorstep, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better spot to relax, connect with friends and family, and create memories you’ll treasure for years to come.

A short drive from the Eden town centre, the park is the perfect base to be entertained by all the area has to offer, from its state forests and pristine beaches to its fascinating history and foodie delights. Visit between September and November and you’ll find yourself in one of Australia’s best whale-watching hotspots.

foundation sponsor

Are you ready for a dose of action, adventure and fun in the heart of Merimbula? Look no further than Top Fun, your one-stop destination for family-friendly fun and thrills.

Their little slice of neon paradise offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities that will have you grinning from ear to ear – whether you’re 3 or 93.

Attractions include ten pin bowling, mini golf, Zone 3 laser tag, air hockey, skill testers and amusement games – many with tickets awarded for prizes!

H Real Estate, Eden & Merimbula

foundation sponsor

We are passionate about connecting with people and their dream homes in the beautiful far south coast, Yuin country.

We understand that buying or selling property is a unique customer experience and requires an individualised approach.

Our team has been providing 20 years of exceptional service and expertise to residential, commercial and development clients alike.

We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and our ability to understand the nuances of property transactions. From helping you navigate zoning regulations and land use restrictions to maximise the potential of your asset, we take care of every aspect of the process to make your experience as seamless and stress-free as possible.

foundation sponsor

Ben Maher has grown up on the South Coast and is well aware of local government requirements with regard to building in the local area. He is a qualified plumber who specialises in all your roofing needs.

Skylights are the great addition to your home, and we can assist with installation. We can complete all of your roofing needs from installation to repairs & also competent in an installation of gutter leaf, gutter guards to keep those pesky leaves out of all your gutters.

Ben Maher Metal Roofing has over 10 years of experience in the industry and is well aware of local needs. Please contact us for more information, free measures and quotes.

Specialising in all aspects of:

• Metal roofing
• Metal wall cladding, ceiling fascia and gutters
• Skylights
• Roof repair work
• Gutter guard systems

merimbula engineering, pambula

foundation sponsor

Merimbula Engineering has been servicing the building, construction and agricultural industries around the Bega Valley and surrounds for over 30 years.

We fabricate all structural steel, supply and erect Tilmac sheds and garages of any size and provide general welding and design services.

No matter how big or small the job - please give us a call and we’ll be happy to assist however we can.

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Specialising in all aspects of:

• Metalwork
• Structural steel
• On-site welding
• Staircases
• Balustrades
• Screening
• Covered walkways
• Gates
• Guard rails
• Lintels
• Repair works to machinery
• Sheds and Garages

foundation sponsor

John Michelin & Son are a locally family owned and operated business servicing the South Coast of NSW and surrounds for over 60 years. We pride ourselves on delivering quality customer service offering a wide range of services to cater for all your civil landscaping needs.

We cover everything from machinery hire, truck hire, landscape supplies and stockfeed supplies. We offer delivery of all our landscaping products or alternatively you can come to us. Commercial, residential and local government projects – we deliver first class service to all our customers on the South Coast.

Wilson's Signs, pambula

foundation sponsor

The team at Wilson’s Signs have been designing, producing and installing high quality signs for more than 50 years. It’s thanks to this extensive experience that we are regarded as one of the best sign companies on the NSW South Coast.

Foundation Sponsor

Connecting people through natural experiences involving wilderness and parklands, barefoot and otherwise.

Creative Lines delivers full scale audits, trail design and planning, research and data collection as well as construction, repair and maintenance.

Specialising in sustainable natural surface trails requires understanding of soil structures and ecology to ensure the best suited techniques and materials are used to enhance both the sustainability of the trail, and the user experience.

All our trails are designed and constructed using international standards and proven sustainable techniques.

Mountain Bike Trails, Parks and Facilities.

Recreation in the outdoors takes many shapes and forms. Understanding the desired experiences of the user is paramount in creating the best result.

Natural Trails - PLanning, Design, COnstruction, Project Management of Trails

GOLD sponsor

Natural Trails was established in 2005 by Craig Stonestreet. Craig has extensive experience in the mountain bike industry having owned and operated a mountain bike retail shop in Jindabyne and also been involved in trail building for over 20 years.



Natural Trails provides services, knowledge and skills in all facets of trail design, planning and construction for both walking and mountain bike trail projects.

Natural Trails has been engaged by private landowners and government agencies to develop and construct several large-scale trail projects, and to train staff in sustainable trail maintenance practices.

Core Capability

Natural Trails has a proven record in the following areas of trail development:

• Concept planning
• Trail alignment and on ground scoping and mapping
• Project budgeting and construction quantifying
• Project and contractor management
• Trail auditing and assessment
• OH&S and environmental management
• Development of sustainable trail stewardship models

heritage house, eden

silver sponsor

We are centrally located to all the great activities Eden has to offer, including the Gravity Eden MTB Trails, Killer Whale Museum, bay tours, fishing charters, walking trails and hikes, antique stores and stunning beaches.

Our motel is an excellent option for those that prefer to eat out when travelling.  Heritage House Motel is close to multiple eateries in Eden, many that sell local and freshly caught seafood.

We also have serviced apartments that are perfect for both short and long stays. They offer convenient places to stop overnight on your travels, with some exceptional views. For those looking to unwind on their holiday, our apartments are fully stocked with all the facilities and supplies you will need for your stay.

When you stay at Heritage House, you can take advantage of our in-house tourist helpdesk. We have lived in Eden for generations, and nobody knows more about the local area than us. We love to help our customers get the best experience from their stay by providing insider tips.

Want to support the trails?

Are you a local business keen to keep the Gravity Eden trails flowing? Find out how to support us here.