I enjoy this place, it is conveniently located to drop in for lunch or dinner. There is a great selection of main courses to choose from and have found there is always something to suit everyone's tastes.

Pricing is a little on the high side, but there are chef's specials which are great value. It's a friendly and relaxing setting with large dining room.

Service is fantastic and you are made to feel welcome. Bar staff and table service is both friendly and professional.

I like the Buderim Tavern. Have been a few times now and found the menu to be quite extensive and good in terms of quality and portion size.

Can be quite expensive but you can get vouchers etc that will save money. (look up on-line).

Good for families can be crowded and noisy though.

Excellent local tavern with lots of tables inside and out. Live music entertainment was good. Went on a Sunday and had $3 steak & fish special.

I was impressed with the size of the meal served. (other servings at the table were not so generous) For the price though it was excellent - a cheap night out for all.

There are other specials through the week and the regular Steakhouse menu and chef's specials offer a great selection.

If dining with children it is a good idea to get there early as it gets quite busy and loud. We had a good time.

Had a great family get together here and it was fabulous. It has quite a small dining space, but they managed to set up a long table for us.

The menu was very varied and had something for the vegans, vegetarians, the gluten intolerant, the kids and the big eaters as well.

Everything from tofu to lamb shanks (these were delicious!)

Highly recommended would return again and try their breakfast next time, looks delish.

Staff are so nice and helpful, family run restaurant that is worth the stop in tiny and cute Woodend.

Approximate cost: $28

The pies here are great and the cakes are yummy. Nice little cafe in a cute little town. Woodend is a lovely place to stop for a bite and what is on offer at this bakery hits the spot.

Recommended for country hospitality and service.

Excellent service from this local business. Has an eclectic mix of dishes from European through to Malaysian.

You will find your favourite Western style Chinese dishes are the main feature though.

Cheap, cheerful and fast. you can order pick up or home delivery online - excellent if you have unexpected mouths to feed or just plain don't want to cook!

Approximate cost: $10

Not sure quite what this is about, couldn't find anything on their website. A lot of locations just say "nothing here" - what? no b&Bs in Sydney or brisbane?

Anyway, clicked through on one place's "book now" button and it went off to some identified webpage, taking ages to load any info - no policies in sight & wanting my CC details!

This might be good for some regions if there are details of places where you are going, but I would rather stick with dealing direct for staying in B&Bs and small farm places.

Luxury cottage accommodation for families and couples. This place is just perfect, the level of service and attention to detail is great.

Have stayed in the Federation style large holiday house with family and we all loved it. There is room enough for extras in a large loft area with couches and beds upstairs. Hot tub outside, fresh bread delivered in the mornings, clean and luxurious country farm retreat.

Ducks, chooks, swimming pool, children's playground and super friendly hosts.

There are also 2 romantic couples cottages, privately located in a bush setting. These are spacious and inviting, I have stayed here in Lavender Blue. Furnishings are quaint but in a nice way.

All three cottages are great, all are fully self contained with good kitchen facilities. When you arrive the wood fire is lit or ready to go and music is playing in welcome. Just lovely.

There are lots of luxury extras available as well, massages, meals and babysitting & chauffeur services if you want to dine out.

Really cannot recommend this place highly enough, it is just so worth the visit - make the most of the fresh country air, relax and zone out. Suitable for singles, couples, family and small groups. I think the place would be great for girls getaway, honeymoon and they also do small weddings.

My kids remember this place the most out of the many places we have stayed at because they thought it was wonderful that the man came every morning with the fresh bread and milk :)

Approximate cost: $from about $200 per night, packages are good value.

This tourist activity is great fun and is located behind the historical Mogo Village near Batemans Bay. It is off the highway in the forest and near the mogo zoo as well.

There is an 1800s gold town to explore. It is worth joining up with the tours as the guides are full of knowledge about how things were in the early Australian days. They demonstrate the big equipment used for extracting gold and have great stories about life on the goldfields and bushrangers etc.

Visiting this place is a bit of an eye opener for the kids as they realise the past was really not all that long ago. They don't think they could live without their mobiles and other gadgets!

Going through the mine tunnel and panning for gold by the waterwheel are our favorite family activities. Parents can sit by and let the young ones run around. There are picnic tables and lakes as well, so you can spend quite a few hours here.

I used to like going here when the children were young with other families because everyone enjoyed the freedom of the large property and found heaps to do. (That was back in the days when it was called Old Mogo Town.)

Last time I visited there was a brand new wooden maze on the property. I am not sure where the nearest maze is in the NSW south coast area, so this is a great addition.

I have visited here quite a few times over the years and it always seems there is something new going on. There is a big hall were I have been to bush dances, charity and music night and you can hire it for functions, weddings and groups. Love the huge fireplaces and atmosphere in this Tavern. Catering is great too with spit roasts and buffets that have an Australian homestyle appeal.

You can also stay on the property and I have done this a few times as well. Fabulous! You can see the stars and listen to the bush and the birds in a very unique setting. It is not like some gold town theme parks where you stay in the old buildings. The cabins they have are all new and comfortable tucked away at the back of the property with great facilities.

I like the open grounds, large walkways and observation platforms here. The Zoo experience is quite unique and the kids love it here.

During the school holidays the zoo runs fun & educational kids programs which are well worth looking into.

The location of the Mogo Zoo makes it a must do for families and visitors to the South Coast. It is just minutes from Batemans Bay and the beautiful beaches. Close to the Mogo Village on the Princes Hwy it is easy to find by following the signs on the Tomikan Rd.

School excursion groups have an option to camp out in the zoo and experience sleeping with the sounds of the animals all around. Alternative accommodation can be arranged at the cabins & bunkhouses at the Gold Rush Colony around the corner, which offers a broad range of experiences for the students across different curriculum areas.

Mogo Zoo is privately owned and funded. They specialise in the preservation and survival of endangered species. You can see many rare and exotic animals including the White Lions (beautiful).

The Mogo Zoo takes part in global breeding programs to help ensure we don't lose more of the amazing animals that are threatened by extinction.

The entry fees and other programs go back into enabling the zoo to keep functioning (just adding this because unlike major zoos, there is no Gov funding).

Recommended tourism and nature activity.