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24 February 2010Everything about the rock ’n’ roll car show at NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Park over the weekend of 20 - 21 Feb 2010 was ‘classic’.
There were classic cars, classic rock and a classy mix of petrol heads and groovers who couldn’t get enough of it.
Aussie entertainment legend Normie Rowe’s appearance was the highlight of the two-day event.
The centrepiece of the event was the classic and vintage car exhibition held on Sunday, February 21, that featured well over 100 beautifully maintained and presented cars, ranging from 1911 rattlers to late model Porsches.
There were lots of activities for the kids as well, with rides and slides, a merry go round, a jumping castle, face painting and all the fun of the fair.
Click on the link for the full article from Merimbula News Weekly
Source: Merimbula News Weekly, 24 Feb 2010Author: Andrew Clarke -
09 February 2010
A collection of more than 150 lovingly restored vintage vehicles will be on display on Sunday 21 February at the NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Park at Short Point Beach on the NSW South Coast.
NRMA Motoring & Services Director Alan Evans said the seaside venue was a glorious backdrop for the vintage car enthusiasts’ gathering, an event which is becoming a much anticipated and popular annual attraction on the Sapphire Coast Events calendar.
“Around 3,000 people attended the 2009 event and organisers are hoping for 3,500 this year as the number of cars participating has increased,” Mr Evans said.
Car enthusiast crowd pleasers including; rare vehicles, classic vintage vehicles and sports cars will be on display.
The one day event organised by the NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Park and the Sapphire Coast Historical Vehicle Club attracts car enthusiasts from the ACT Porsche Club, Eurobodalla Car Club, Cooma Car Club, Bega Car Club, Sapphire Coast Car Club, and Lakes Entrance Car Club.
The cars will be on display from 10.00am – 4.00pm, admission is a $2 gold coin donation per person and all funds raised will be donated to Can Assist a non-profit organisation which supports and assists people undergoing cancer treatment in the local area.
A full day of entertainment featuring local talent Andy O’Donnell, Gary Eastwood, The Lounge Lizards plus Elvis and Pavarotti tributes are sure to delight the crowd.
In addition to the Sunday Gala Day, Normie Rowe supported by the Stumbling Wilbury's will perform on Saturday night, this event has been organised by Pambula Rotary Club, Bega Cheese & Frankie. J. Holden tickets start from $12 and proceeds will help build the Pambula Aquatic Centre.
NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Park will be providing plenty of shade. Cheeky Mango Café will be preparing reasonably priced food & refreshments.
For more information, visit
www.merimbulabeachholidaypark.com.au/gala-day-classic-car-showContact: Lisa Kable 0439 133 113
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25 January 2010
Merimbula Beach was a hive of activity this Christmas holiday season, with Christmas carols in the top pool area sung by the local choir.
The height of the holiday season was on Christmas day when Santa visited the kids staying at the park, inaddition the Guests at Merimbula Beach were entertained all day with live music, a special visit by Elvis and a dance competition for the kids.
What an eventful holiday season! We hope to see you all for Xmas in 2010!
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16 September 2009
Our park was recently featured on Channel 9’s Discover Down Under.
Click here to view the video.
The segment was presented by famous country and western singer Tania Kernaghan, who takes a closer look at the variety of accommodation, facilities and fun activities on offer.
Kylie Robertson from the Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW (CCIA) joins Tania in her visit to Merimbula Beach and introduces the CCIA’s Gumnut Award program and what to look for when planning an environmental trip away.
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24 June 2009
Holiday Parks are the best place to reunite with friends.
The caravan industry is riding the crest of a wave with more and more people choosing caravan and holiday parks as a place to have a family holiday, celebrate a special occasion, or make some new friends. Click here to read more.....
Source: Australian Caravan + RV magazine, Apr/May 2009. Australian Caravan + RV is available from newsagents nationally. For more information or to subsribe please phone 1300 782 312.
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24 June 2009
Car lovers raise money for NSW cancer victims!
Read more about how Merimbula Beach Holiday Park helped raise $6000 for the Bega Oncology Hospital here.
Source: Australian Classic Car magazine, May 2009. Australian Classic Car is available from newsagents nationally. For more information or to subscribe please phone 1300 782 312.
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15 May 2009
Read the latest (May 09) NRMA Open Road article about Merimbula Beach Holiday Park and other fantastic NRMA Holiday Parks in: "The Great Holiday Park Soul Search - A voyage of discovery to NRMA's coastal holiday parks has surprising results", written by David Naylor. Please click here to read the full article.
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14 May 2009
Read the article about why Merimbula is the 54th best town in Australia as voted by a panel of Australian Traveller journalists. The key questions to decide the outcome was: “Regardless of where the town is located, would you recommend a good friend drive an hour out of their way specifically to visit this town?” See here why they rated Merimbula at number 54.
