Welcome to the official tourism site for
Moruya
Moruya is the ideal base to explore stunning beaches and unaffected bushland.
What to see & do in Moruya
Moruya sits on the banks of the sparkling Moruya River with Deua National Park forming the rugged forest terrain backdrop. Moruya is a relaxed country town with a thriving arts scene and a rich and interesting history.
During the gold-mining era, Moruya built itself up with industries such as dairying, fishing and oyster farming and these still form an important part of the town’s economy today. The exquisite granite used in the pylons of the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge was quarried in Moruya and many of the town’s magnificent old buildings are also made from this local stone.
Moruya is quickly becoming a cultural hub for Eurobodalla and surrounds with its fantastic arts and events program. Every October, jazz enthusiasts flock to Moruya for the annual Moruya Jazz Festival. With live music played out of venues across the town and the entertaining street parade, Moruya’s spirit truly comes alive. Moruya is also host to the River of Art mid-year, which celebrates the ebb and flow of visual art, sculpture, performing arts, film and theatre that thrives here.
Moruya is a shoppers’ dream with its eclectic mix of specialty shops, boutique fashion and jewellery outlets, antique and second hand stores, and the Saturday morning markets held at Riverside Park. Country style delis sell the best of the region’s local produce and quirky cafes and award-winning restaurants are within an easy stroll.
Accommodation in Moruya offers that old-fashioned country hospitality and ranges from quaint B & Bs to comfy motels and holiday parks by the water. Moruya’s central location makes it an ideal base to explore the pristine beaches, national parks and nearby villages
