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2019 June Long weekend: 48 Hours In Jervis Bay
The 2019 June long weekend is fast approaching and there’s no better way to spend it than in beautiful Jervis Bay. Only a short drive from both Sydney and Canberra (just over 2 hours in both cases), Jervis Bay feels like a world away. There’s so much to see and do -...
Why Do Whales Migrate?
Humpback whales are incredible creatures found in oceans around the world. Humpback whales spend their lives following migratory patterns and undertake migratory journeys longer than that of nearly any other mammal on earth. Food and reproduction are the main reasons...
Winter in Jervis Bay: Your Winter Holiday Starts Here
There are many advantages to visiting Jervis Bay in winter. There’s plenty to do - whale watching, local shopping, dining and wineries - and there are fewer tourists. You’ll have our stunning beaches (many of them pet-friendly) all to yourself, enjoy a more relaxed...
The Map To Paradise Jervis Bay Screening
We are excited to announce that The Map To Paradise will be screening just around the corner from us in a couple of weeks. This feature-length documentary examines how positivity can be used to effect change and inspire a global movement to protect the world’s oceans....
Valentine’s Day In Jervis Bay
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you may be considering a romantic getaway for you and your loved one. With spectacular scenery, great food and friendly locals, Jervis Bay is a wonderful destination for couples. There are plenty of things to do in Jervis...
Things To Do in Jervis Bay This Summer
Here in Jervis Bay, we are fortunate enough to be blessed with crystal clear water, white sand and enough beaches so they never feel crowded. Add to that all the other natural wonders including an abundance of marine life and unspoilt bushland and it’s unlikely you’ll...
Avoid Seasickness This Summer
Even if you’ve never experienced seasickness before, the wrong conditions can cause it to strike even the most experienced sailors. While Jervis Bay is a relatively calm body of water, minimising the potential for seasickness, if you’re heading out on the water this...
What Is Boom Netting?
Summer is finally here which mean the start of one our most popular activities here at Jervis Bay Wild - Summer Boom Netting. If you’re like most of our clients you probably haven’t been summer boom netting before. You may not even know what it is. Well,...
Jervis Bay: One Of Australia’s Hidden Gems
Despite its incredible natural beauty, Jervis Bay is often overlooked in the tourist's guidebook. Unlike the more well known coastal locations throughout Australia, Jervis Bay is not a name as widely recognised. As locals, we can’t understand how it has...
Bioluminescence at Jervis Bay: August 2018
Whale watching in Jervis Bay is well known as some of the world's best. But did you know that Jervis Bay is also a known hot spot for bioluminescence? There have been some incredible displays over the years, but the light show witnessed by lucky spectators just a few...
Jervis Bay Humpback Highway: July 2018
The humpback highway is in full swing and we have had some incredible sightings throughout July. Under stunning blue skies, our whale cruises have spotted hundreds of humpbacks (624 as of 18th July!), seals, bottlenose dolphins, and an absolutely incredible baby...
Whale Watching Cruises: Our Most FAQ
Our eco adventure cruises and dolphin tours are available almost every day of the year, so we meet a lot of people from all over the world on a daily basis. We find that many of our guests have the same questions about the Jervis Bay area and what they can expect from...
2018 Best Whale Watching Spots: NSW South Coast
Whale Season 2018 is upon us, and our whale watching tours will be running daily from now until mid-November. Tens of thousands of whales are expected to pass through the best whale watching spots on the NSW Coast. Lucky for us, Jervis Bay is one such spot. This means...
The Secret Life Of Whales
In preparation for whale watching season, we've been reading a fascinating books about whales and we just had to share it with you. Marine biologist and co-founder of the Centre for Whale Research (Western Australia), Micheline Jenner, has been studying whales for...
Eastern Quoll Returns To Jervis Bay
It’s not a whale or a dolphin, but the Eastern Quoll is just as fascinating and has a unique conservation story. Last week, 60 years after the eastern quoll was wiped out by foxes on the Australian mainland, twenty of these carnivorous marsupials were released into...
How Do Whales and Dolphins Communicate?
How Do Dolphins Communicate? Do dolphins talk to each other? It seems they do! Scientists all over the world have been studying dolphins for years, learning about the way they communicate with one another. In Hawaii, an experiment was performed between a mother...
Visit The Husky Carnival This Summer
Are you looking for things to do in Huskisson this summer? If you are, you should check out the Huskisson Carnival. Open from the 26th December, 2017 to 28th January, 2018, the carnival is the perfect place to visit with your friends or with the whole family. Location...
5 of the Best Cafes in Huskisson
If you’re visiting Huskisson for the first time, you'll be pleased to know there are plenty of cafes in Huskisson that serve top quality meals at very competitive prices. Of course our very own Portside Cafe comes highly recommended, but the following cafes are also...
Paperbark Camp: Camping For Grownups
Do you like the idea of camping but not the practicalities - carrying your own gear, setting it up, taking it down again, shared amenities (and the list goes on)? If the answer is yes, then the luxury tents at Paperbark Camp will provide you with the camping...
7 Reasons to Love Bottlenose Dolphins
It’s no secret that dolphins are a beloved mammal. And the bottlenose dolphins are some of the most recognisable and most famous. With good reason: these animals are fascinating! At Jervis Bay Wild, we run a year-round dolphin eco cruise, so you can join us in every...