Mogo

Postcode: 2536

Mogo is a small town in the South Coast region of the state of New South Wales, Australia. Mogo is administered by the Eurobodalla Shire council. The town is located on the Princes Highway (Highway 1), south of Batemans Bay and north of Moruya.

Mogo was established during the Gold Rush after a gold find was reported in 1851. Bimbimbie, the last gold mine in the Mogo area, closed in 1984 with the floating of the Australian Dollar. The town survived as a sleepy highway town, and during the 1990s was revitalised with the growth in regional tourism. Mogo is now home to a variety of tourist-centric stores including cafes, artwork, pottery, and furniture. Mogo is also a centre for the Aboriginal population of the area.

Mogo is home to the Mogo Zoo, a large private zoo specializing in breeding programs for endangered species. Although only a small zoo, home to around 100 animals, animals in its care include many exotic species, such as the Red Panda and the Snow Leopard, the latter of which was successfully bred in 1999. The zoo participates in programs with other Australian zoos, and its collection changes regularly.

Mogo has a small public primary school, Mogo Public School, that serves Mogo's sparsely-populated surroundings. It has around 70 enrolled students, who usually continue their secondary education at Batemans Bay High School or Moruya High School. Situated 10km south of Batemans Bay is the picturesque and historic goldmining village of Mogo. Steeped in the rich history of gold, gold, gold, Mogo's classic village atmosphere and variety of specialty shops are a favourite drawcard for visitors. Revisit Mogo's goldrush days at the pioneer village or pan for gold. Relax with a coffee or enjoy a delicious lunch at one of Mogo’s great cafes.

Mogo’s galleries, specialty stores and outlets see vast numbers of visitors picking up that treasured memento of their visit to the Nature Coast. Don’t just browse, open your eyes – there are some real treasures and bargains to be found. There are unusual plants, jewellery, homewares, furniture and great pottery – and the artworks are thrilling.

Just around the corner is the surprise-packet, Mogo Zoo. There are few places where you can eyeball big cats including the new white lions and such a wonderful range of primates and various endangered species. For me the snow leopards are a standout but boy, those spider monkeys sure are cute! And as for the new giraffes…

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