Jervis Bay has 70 sq km of the whitest sands in the world with 16 beautiful beaches stretching out under big blue skies. With an average annual temp of 20 degrees, Jervis Bay offers all year round holiday weather and plenty of things to do.
Dive into its aquamarine clear water and snorkel, sail, paddle board or fish to your heart’s content. Whale watch too (when migrating) or spot bottlenose dolphins, little penguins, sea dragons and fur seals at the Jervis Bay Marine Park – all the way from Kinghorne Point to Sussex Inlet. This stretch of paradise is brimming with wild-life.
Swim at glorious spots around Huskisson, Vincentia and Callala. The most famous beach is Hyams especially at sunrise and sunset but other voted favourites include Blenheim, Moona Moona, Nelson, Cave, Greenfield, Collingwood or the tranquil calm of Murrays. For those looking for more hideaway places, try Hole In The Wall, Dee, Chinaman’s, Orion and Barfleur.
You’ll enjoy a cool drink in any of 15 wineries, or great boutique breweries, perfect after a long coastal walk. Jervis Bay is 3 hours drive south of Sydney.
Wellness & Pampering
- Beautyluscious
- Luxe massage & spa
- Husky Face & Body Studio
- Beachfront Thai Massage
- Jervis Bay Nails- 11 Bayswood Ave, Vincentia
- White Earth Huskisson – a beauty supplies & wellness products
Explore & Discover
- Swim, paddle, surf at any of the 16 beaches which make up Jervis Bay
- Watch out for the Games From Down Under – Australia’s premier Functional Fitness Festival
- Cuddle a koala at Symbio Wildlife Park
- See the famous Sea Cliff Bridge
- Taste a local gin at the Huskisson Hotel Gin Flight Festival
- Visit the iconic & very quaint Huskisson Pictures built in 1913, for latest releases
- Jervis Bay Maritime Museum
- Enjoy the rotating roster of food trucks with beer at Jervis Bay Brewing Co
- Check out Jordan Robins ocean photography at Hyams Beach Cafe
- Visit the secluded village of Hyams Beach
- Spot a dolphin & whale-watch on Jervis Bay Cruises or Huskisson cruises
- Enjoy Jervis Bay sailing charters
- Dive into the underwater world with Dive Jervis Bay and Crest Diving
- Learn to kayak, SUP (stand-up paddling), sail & fish
- Vincentia Indoor Leisure Centre with a gym & a variety of pools
- Listen to live music
- Check out the midden & other indigenous artefacts at Murramarang Aboriginal Area, Bawley Point. This was once an important meeting place for aboriginal people The walking track is about 3.7km and you start from the car park closer to the town of Ulladullla (27 km to the north) however Batemans Bay is the closest town if traveling from Canberra. Head to the right hand corner once parked then along a poorly identified trail down the the beach. Turn left & you’re on your way following the signs. It’s a coastline track with three opportunities to swim. There are very few sites on the NSW South Coast with this much heritage dating back 12,000 years. Once a meeting place and still used by local Aboriginal people for fishing, recreational & educational activities.
- Walk or cycle the track from Huskisson wharf
- Freedive at Wobegone
- Meet kangaroos & birdlife in Jervis Bay National Park and Booderee National Park
- A must see is Aboriginal-owned Booderee Botanical Gardens
- Walk the Chinamans Beach to Cyrus Street trail
- Snorkel at Murray’s
- Visit charming little seaside towns & villages from Callala Bay to Hyams.
- Take a tranquil swim in the top southern spot at Termeil Lake
- Pull out a picnic rug at Racecourse Beach
- Ride the iconic surf break at Guillotines
- Play a round of golf at Vincentia Golf Club.
Good Eats
- 5 Little Pigs Cafe – a small coastal cafe & restaurant, serving Swell Coffee brewed on the South Coast and fresh food
- Cooked Goose on Hyams – Bright, relaxed eatery with pillow-topped banquettes offering breakfast, lunch & gourmet coffee.
- Stone Grill – a fun place to cook your own selection of meat or seafood on a hot stone delivered to your table.
- Flour, Water, Salt, Kiama – a small batch & hand stirred bakery with authentic, artisan sourdough & hand crafted cakes, biscuits, pastries & barista made Ambrosia coffee
- Albert n Miso – Where Great Food & Coffee Meet. Serves brekky & lunch dishes & freshly baked cakes, located at 12/5 Burton St, Vincentia NSW
- Hyams Beach Cafe -located at 76 Cyrus Street Hyams Beach, NSW, Australia
- Angels Bayside Cafe, Huskisson – great food, cold beverages, fantastic live music & the best view overlooking Jervis Bay. Open daily from 6:30am, with an all day brekky, diverse menu & specialty, home-style meals
- Coffee Guru, Vincentia – chain offering coffee using house-roasted, single-origin beans, plus sweet & savoury treats. Located at T8 Woolworths Marketplace, 8 Moona Creek Rd, Vincentia NSW
- Harley’s at Husky -an open-air cafe is nestled in the heart of Huskisson serving fresh & local produce for simply delicious breakfasts, lunches & special occasions.
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Calabrisella Wood Fired Pizza, Callala Bay – 8/114A Quay Rd Callala Beach NSW
Foodies
- Wildginger Huskisson – an Asian fusion restaurant & wine bar specialises in South East Asian cuisine. Has a chef’s banquet menu, al la carte, takeaway, bar menu & cocktails
- World Famous Fish and Chips, Huskisson – Open from 10:30am to 7:30pm, serving the freshest catch of the day!
- Mercier’s Gelato and Expresso Bar 32 Bowen St, Huskisson NSW
- Huskisson Ice Cream Parlour – 5/72 Owen St, Huskisson NSW
- Bunya Wholefoods – organic, eco and bulk dry goods — nuts, seeds, spices, flours, grains, dried fruits and teas — alongside plastic free (“zero waste”) lifestyle products, like bamboo toothbrushes, cotton produce bags, glass/stainless steel containers, silicone bowl wraps, menstrual cups & more. Bunya Wholefoods also runs a micro cafe serving a mix of tasty cooked & raw treats, as well as delicious hot & cold drinks. All cafe items are vegan, & most are gluten or wheat free.
- Fudge Addiction – Open 9.30am – 5.30pm.
- Jervis Bay Shellfish Market – Open Tue to Sun 10am to 4pm & open Australia Day from 10am to 2pm
- Huskisson Bakery and Cafe – serving a delicious range of breads, pies, sandwiches
- Silver Spoon Thai Restaurant, Vincentia – Shop 1/8 Moona Creek Rd, Vincentia NSW (watch for times)
- Swell Pizzas & Kebabs – Closes at 8pm & located at 13/5 Burton St, Vincentia NSW
Retail Escapes
- Few and Far Home – is a South Coast based vintage & unique furniture & homewares from around the globe.
- Buy some great wine at any of the award winning wineries – Coolangatta Estate, Cambewarra Estate, Crooked River Wines, Cupitt’s Estate, Silos Estate, Two Figs Winery
- Kiki The Hippi – for all things hippie in Australia – clothes, crystals, incense, homeware, jewellery & more
- Ethik – offers a range of beautiful handmade products sourced from many of our favorite countries around the globe
- Beyond The Beach – women’s clothing store, located at 1/12 Currambene St, Huskisson NSW
- Huskisson Emporium – coastal decor, fashion , kids clothing, crystals ,jewellery & more. Located at 47 Owen St, Huskisson
- Totally Immersed Water Sports – they stock the entire range of Hobie kayak & sailboat products plus a great selection of associated water sports accessories, fishing tackle & more
- Huskisson Markets – a monthly market with something for everyone, right in the heart of town. You’ll usually see live plants, unique arts & crafts, fresh produce, bric-a-brac & much more. It’s held on the sporting ground adjacent to the Huskisson Bowling Club, every second Sunday of each month. Located in Kioloa Street, Huskisson
If you’ve decided Jervis Bay sounds like an amazing holiday destination, why not browse our Stays with a WOW accommodation options.
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