Jervis Bay is a beautiful and exciting place in Australia, just a few hours’ drive from both Canberra and Sydney. Situated on the South Coast of New South Wales, Jervis Bay is a hidden gem within the Shoalhaven region. Jervis Bay along with Lumeah, Vincentia, Myola, Huskisson, Sanctuary Point, Hyams Beach, St Georges Basin, Callala Bay, Woollamia, and Callala Beach, is one of NSW’s top tourist destinations. Boasting natural beauty, fascinating wildlife, rich history, vibrant culture, and a plethora of activities, your toughest decision when visiting Jervis Bay may be deciding what to do first.
Water Activities
In Jervis Bay, the water is your playground. Head out for a day on the water fishing, kayaking, snorkelling, swimming, or scuba diving. For more fast-paced or unique adventures, you could spend your afternoon on a jetski or try your skills at stand-up paddleboarding. Whatever you choose, you’ll have the brilliant blue ocean waters as your backdrop.
Onshore Exploration
Jervis Bay and its towns are a great place to get out and about and enjoy the fresh air. Walking trails are plentiful in Jervis Bay National Park, where you can enjoy an exciting bush walk followed by a pleasant outdoor picnic. Also available are many sport options, such as tennis or cycling. You may even want to try out the local electric bike hire. This fun transportation mode can take you up and down the NSW South Coast. Booderee National Park also offers a multitude of coastal outdoor activities. With numerous scenic walking trails and sandy white beaches, Booderee is an important place for Aboriginal history and culture.
Enjoying Our Towns
In Jervis Bay, you’ll find more than spectacular nature and scenery. Head into one of the bay’s nearby towns, and you’ll discover wonderful choices for dining, shopping, and more. With countless cafes, bistros, and restaurants, you’ll have endless cuisine options during your visit to Jervis Bay. Head inland and explore some of our many wineries, offering cellar door sampling of some of our Australian varietals. In Huskisson, you can delight in two monthly open air markets, strolling past the local produce, crafts, and wares.
Wildlife Adventures
No visit to Jervis Bay is complete without a wildlife experience. Here in the Shoalhaven you’ll find the Jervis Bay Marine Park, bursting with sea life. In the bay live over 70 resident bottlenose dolphins, alongside Australian fur seals, fish, sharks, and more. During the winter months, you’ll also have the opportunity to see humpback whales, who pass through Jervis Bay every year on their annual migration. We’d love you to join us on one of our whale watching excursions or on a dolphin cruise, so you have the opportunity to have a true Jervis Bay wildlife experience.
However you choose to come and enjoy Jervis Bay, you’ll never run out of exciting activities to partake in, stunning sites to see, or amazing wildlife to encounter.
