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Myer House

Mimosa Rocks National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Myer House.

Getting there and parking

Myer House is in the middle of Mimosa Rocks National Park.

  • Turn east off Bermagui-Tathra Road at Haighs Road then continue past the NPWS Tanja Depot, and head straight onto the dirt road (the road becomes Middle Beach Road) for 1.9km.
  • Turn left off Middle Beach Road at the Myer House access gate
  • Guests must contact the Caretaker a minimum of 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange for gate codes and access to the property
  • Address: Myer House, Bithry Inlet,  Penders Road, Tanja NSW 2546.

Road quality

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Off-street parking is available for five vehicles next to Myer House.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Mimosa Rocks National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Spring

Head to one of the park's headlands for great whale watching – don't forget your binoculars for up close views.

Summer

A great time for a family camping holiday by the beach, try Aragunnu campground or Gillards campground .

Winter

Keep your eyes on the parks winter-flowering plants, like spotted gums, mugga ironbark and coastal banksia for honeaters and lorikeets.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

15°C and 27°C

Highest recorded

44.5°C

Winter temperature

Average

2°C and 18°C

Lowest recorded

-8.1°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

February and March

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

454.2mm

Facilities

  • Bedding configuration: 2 bedrooms with 1 x king size bed and 1 king single trundle. 1 bedroom with 1 x queen size bed. 1 bedroom with 2 x single beds. 2 x single sleep-out day beds in the enclosed verandah and 1 x double sofa bed in the kitchen/lounge area.
  • The house is fully furnished with breakfast area, family room, central lounge/dining room and kitchen
  • There is a tennis court with basic equipment, table tennis, a small library and a small collection of board games and playing cards.
  • Myer House is not connected to mains water supply. Rainwater is collected in tanks and a filtered drinking water tap is available in the kitchen.
  • There is a boat ramp and small jetty at Mogareeka on the Bega River just north of Tathra (around 15min drive from Myer House)
  • Please ensure you leave the property in a clean and tidy manner with all dishes washed up and put away. Additional fees may be charged for any unreasonable cleaning required.

Toilets

Both bathrooms at the property have flush toilets. There is also a bidet in one of the bathrooms.

  • Flush toilets

Picnic tables

There is a picnic table and benches just outside the enclosed verandah at the property.

Barbecue facilities

There is a gas barbecue with barbecue tools provided.

  • Gas/electric barbecues (free)

Public phone

There is a land line phone at the property which can be used free of charge for local and emergency calls only. Mobile phone coverage can be poor and should not be relied upon.

Showers

Both bathrooms at the property have hot showers:

  • The shower in one bathroom is wheelchair accessible.
  • The shower in the other bathroom is combined with a bath.
  • Hot showers

Electric power

Myer House is not connected to mains power. The power supply to the property is a fully integrated solar system with 240V inverter and diesel back-up generator.

Please be conservative with your power use and leave hair dryers and similar items at home. Fees apply for power outage call outs.

Indoor fireplace

There are 2 gas fireplaces in living room.

Kitchen

There is a kitchen with gas cooker, 2 fridges and a dishwasher. There is no microwave. Cleaning products are provided.

Plates and cutlery

Pots and pans

Bed linen

The beds have bottom sheets, pillows with slips, and doonas with covers.

Bath

One of the 2 bathrooms at the property has a combined shower and bath.

TV

There is a TV and DVD player

Washing machine

There washing machine and ironing gear.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Beach safety

Beaches in this park are not patrolled, and can sometimes have strong rips and currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

Strong currents can occur across the sand flats and in channels of the Bithry Inlet at any time, and are often more prominent during the change in tide.  There are many patrolled beaches nearby, please see Surf Life Saving Australia

Fishing safety

Fishing from a boat, the beach or by the river is a popular activity for many national park visitors. If you’re planning a day out fishing, check out these fishing safety tips.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Paddling safety

To make your paddling or kayaking adventure safer and more enjoyable, check out these paddling safety tips.

Accessibility

Disability access level - hard

  • Wheelchairs can access this area with some difficulty
  • One bathroom has been refurbished to disabled access standards
  • The design and construction of the Myer House pre-dated building accessibility standards, but would still be suitable for many visitors with disabilities or reduced mobility. Please contact NPWS Narooma office on (02) 4476 0800 to determine whether this accommodation meets your requirements.

Prohibited

Amplified music is not permitted.

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Generators

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

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