The last major New South Wales coastal town before crossing south into Victoria is the old whaling port of Eden at the southern end of the Sapphire Coast.
While whaling has gone into disrepute and only took place off the Eden coast from around the 1820s to the 1920s, Eden remains very much a fishing community, much like the other towns of the Sapphire Coast.
Located on the Princes Highway almost midway between the capital cities of Sydney and Melbourne, Eden is a convenient overnight stop for those traveling along this route, with enough time to do a spot of sightseeing in town and nearby areas.