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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...
5 Things for Backpackers to Do in Jervis Bay
Australia is a backpacker’s mecca. Thousands of young people arrive on our shores to explore this fabulous destination. There are many youth hostels to stay in and various odd jobs where Working Holiday-makers can earn a bit of money. But during their stay, these...
48 Hours in Jervis Bay: A Weekend Itinerary
Is a weekend enough time to experience the magic of Jervis Bay? Ideally, every destination deserves weeks and months of exploration, but who’s got that kind of time! A weekend getaway is a perfect amount of time to delve into the very best Jervis Bay has to offer....
7 Tips for Preventing Seasickness on Your Eco Cruise
If there’s one thing that can ruin a good time on the water, it’s seasickness. While the majority of our guests here at Jervis Bay Wild feel great on their eco cruise, some of our guests worry about experiencing seasickness on the boat. Seasickness is a type of motion...
Five Great Walks Near Jervis Bay
Jervis Bay is an outdoor lover’s paradise. The lush white sand beaches attract thousands of holidaymakers each year, but there’s more than just these gorgeous shores to keep visitors busy. In fact, there is plenty to do all over the region. Activities on the water are...
4 Essentials for A Romantic Getaway in Jervis Bay
Celebrating a special honeymoon? Perhaps you’re thinking of proposing to the one you love. Or maybe it’s just time for a much-needed romantic getaway. For whatever your purpose, Jervis Bay is a wonderful destination for couples travel. Here’s how to ensure your...
Everything You Need to Know About Whale Watching
Whale watching is a leading wildlife activity in Australia and around the world. For the past several decades, whale watching has gained popularity and reached new heights. There are many tour operators ferrying guests on whale watching cruises around the world. In...
What is the Weather Like on the NSW South Coast?
The Jervis Bay region sits on the gorgeous NSW South Coast. If you’re planning a trip to Jervis Bay or to elsewhere in this wonderful area of NSW, you may be wondering what to expect from our weather. In this post, we’ll delve into the NSW climate and what you can...
Putting the Wild Back in Wildlife Tourism
We’ve talked previously on the Jervis Bay Wild blog about the importance of ecotourism and our dedication to it in everything we do. We’re not alone in this commitment to a better way of sustainable travel. Sustainable tourism is a major part of the travel industry,...