May 14th 2021 marks the end of an era with the Narooma Visitors Information Centre (VIC) closing its doors.
The Information centre has been capably run for the past five years by the dedicated and passionate volunteers of Montague Arts and Crafts, providing an extensive and informative visitor service to the thousands who call in each year for local tourism information.
One local tourism service provider told The Beagle "it is indeed a sad day for the town. There is no doubt that their enthusiasm for the region brought many additional bed nights. Narooma is all the poorer for the loss of the centre.
"Council's intention to lease it out at market rentals is short sighted money grabbing that has ripped at the heart of the town, and the region".
A spokesperson for the Montague Arts and Crafts said of the final day that "it was an honour to be able to provide a service to our community and visitors while showcasing artwork from local artists for the past five years. Big thanks to our volunteers, staff and customers who supported us on our journey. We wait now to see what will unfold in this special community facility, which houses the Lighthouse Museum."
Above: dedicated and passionate. Bringing the flags in for the last time.
