Bermagui is a town on the south coast of New South Wales, Australia in the Bega Valley Shire. The name is derived from the Dyirringanj word, permageua, possibly meaning 'canoe with paddles'.

Wonderful ocean fishing

A peaceful town, famous for its fishing, Bermagui nestles around a safe, all-weather harbour dating from the 1830s. The continental shelf is just 20 km offshore – its closest point to the Australian mainland – which means exceptional deep-sea fishing. In particular, the town is known for its yellowfin tuna and the famed black marlin.

Ancient indiginous landmarks

Close to Bermagui, Wallaga Lake is one of the largest coastal lakes in the State, an area of outstanding natural beauty with special significance for the Aboriginal people of the area. Bermagui offers surfing, water sports and bushwalking at the surrounding beaches and in the national parks. History Before European settlement the Dyirringany people inhabited the area. In the1830s the port was established for local dairy farmers, and a fishing industry developed. A famous long-term visitor was the American author and fishing enthusiast, Zane Grey. He was patron of the Bermugui Sport Fishing Association for 1936/37 and anchored his yacht, the "Avalon" in Horseshoe Bay.

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