Moruya by the River: Markets, History and a Kayaking Trail

Moruya lies on the banks of the Moruya River. Markets, historic buildings, a museum and a kayaking trail offer different ways to shape your stay. Market days are especially useful for planning: the Moruya Country Market takes place on Saturday mornings, while the SAGE Farmers Market is held on Tuesday afternoons. You can discover the town’s history in several ways—in the Moruya Museum collection, among the historic buildings visited by the Historic Town Walk, and through the town’s granite history. This lets you plan your time in Moruya around the subjects that matter to you.

Markets in Moruya

The Moruya Country Market takes place every Saturday morning on the banks of the Moruya River. Vendors sell locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables, preserves, baked goods, and handmade arts and crafts. The stalls offer food as well as handcrafted items, and the mix of vendors may change. The recurring market dates run through 6 February 2027. Check the event date before your trip if you plan to visit the market on a Saturday morning.

The SAGE Farmers Market is another option for shopping at a market in Moruya. It takes place on Tuesdays from 3 to 5 pm at Riverside Park and offers locally sourced fresh fruit and vegetables. The selection of these products may vary, and market hours may also change. Check the times before you arrive. For planning purposes, the main difference between the markets is the day of the week and time slot: Saturday morning on the riverbank or Tuesday afternoon at Riverside Park.

Museum, Historic Buildings and Granite History

The Moruya Museum displays a collection of furniture, books, artefacts and memorabilia. It aims to give visitors an insight into the lives of people in this community since the mid-19th century. One specific exhibit links the collection to the town’s history: the Abernethy and Co stonemason's lathe, which is listed as State Heritage.

The Historic Town Walk takes visitors to Moruya’s historic buildings. This offers two different ways to explore the town’s history: the museum’s objects and memorabilia provide an insight into community life, while the walk leads to the historic buildings. Which focus interests you more can guide your choice between these experiences.

Granite quarrying is also part of Moruya’s history. Granite was first quarried there in 1850, and this granite was used for the pylons of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. This connection adds to the perspective offered by the museum and buildings, showing how the material was used in a specific structure.

The Moruya Kayaking Trail

The Moruya Kayaking Trail passes through the historic town of Moruya and offers another way to experience its character, this time on the water. For a 14-kilometre return trip, you can launch in calm water from the town’s boat ramp at Riverside Park, east of the Moruya Bridge. The 14 kilometres refers to the full return trip. Check tides, water levels and access before setting out, as conditions can change. This gives you a specific distance and a stated starting point to help plan your trip.

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For the broader travel overview: Eurobodalla Shire Council.