Eden, population of 4000, has been renowned historically for its past in the whale industry and professional and amateur fishing, but in more recent years Eden is known for its timber based industries. The town nestles on the shores of Twofold Bay, the rugged cliffs from which magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean. Humpback whales can be seen in October and November. Eden's history is steeped in tradition of the sea, which you will find when you visit the Killer Whale Museum (a must for every visitor) and at the Seamen's Memorial Wall built in recent times by the townspeople in memory of its seamen who have been tragically lost at sea and never found. Of equal importance to the town and district, is the timber industry encompassing the woodchip export industry and sawmill industry. The State Forests that surround Eden not only provide valuable timbers for the town but have many attractive recreational and educational opportunities such as Newton's Crossing picnic area, where you can go swimming or bushwalking, wonderful views overlooking Mallacoota Inlet or Maxwells picnic area and Rainforest Walk are all well worth a visit. Ben Boyd National Park with with its rugged coastline and cliffs, jagged rocks and sweeping beaches to the north and large expanse of Coral pink heath to the south, has a variety of wild flowers growing there such as Boronias, Wattles, Red Belled Native Fuscia, Tea Trees, and the Woody Hakeas. You may see some native wild life, such as the Grey Kangaroo, Swamp Wallabies, Goannas, Yellow Bellied Glider, Wombats, Marsupial Mice, the White Breasted Sea Eagles, Lyre birds or the rare and endangered Ground Parrot that nests in the heath. Click pictures to see larger image Then mouse over it to see the title of the picture