Jervis Bay

Travel Guide
Booderee National Park showing a sandy beach
Jervis Bay showing general coastal views and a beach
Huskisson which includes food
Booderee National Park featuring rocky coastline
Booderee National Park featuring rugged coastline and surf
On the south coast of New South Wales is a fascinating region full of wildlife-spotting opportunities on land and at sea.

With bays, beaches, lagoons and a hinterland of forests and woodlands, Jervis Bay is a great holiday destination if you want to be close to nature. Witness whale migrations, hike along cliff top trails and go on a kayak exploration of inland waterways.

Take advantage of the region’s many hiking and biking routes. Go for a stroll through wetlands and along the coastal paths of Jervis Bay National Park. See if you can spot whales from the Bull Hole lookout. Stroll through the botanic gardens and along the headlands of Booderee National Park. Camp overnight among its mature wooded areas. You may see some of the local wildlife residents, including kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas and wombats.

A good place to base yourself during your tour of Jervis Bay is Huskisson, its largest town. From this oceanfront location you can head out on dolphin and whale watching cruises, fishing tours and scuba diving trips. Among the popular dive sites are the docks and Slot Cave on the northern side of the bay. Experienced divers can dive down to the wreck of a Fairey Firefly, a bomber plane that crashed into the sea in 1956.

If you are into watersports, rent boards and boats and sail and surf along the coast. Venture inland on a guided kayak tour of the Currambene Creek Estuary System.

Where ever you are based in Jervis Bay, you won’t be too far away from a white-sand beach. Swim in the aquamarine waters of Hyams Beach, snorkel at Greenfields Beach and try fishing at Nelsons Beach.

Situated on the south coast of New South Wales, Jervis Bay is 184 kilometres (114 miles) south of Sydney. A pleasant way to arrive is to rent a car in the state capital or nearby Nowra and drive along the coastal highway. You can also catch a train from Sydney to Nowra and travel the rest of the way by bus. Come to Jervis Bay to enjoy wildlife adventures in an area of great natural beauty.

Jervis Bay Motel
Jervis Bay Motel
3 out of 5
41 Owen Street, Huskisson, NSW
The price is €141 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
€141
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 3-star motel in Huskisson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (513 reviews)
"Recently renovated, close to shops and lots of parking available. We chose the Jarvis Bay Motel as it was reasonably priced. We had a great experience and would definitely go back."

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024

Jervis Bay Motel
Jervis Bay Holiday Park
Jervis Bay Holiday Park
3 out of 5
785 Woollamia Road, Woollamia, NSW
The price is €81 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
€81
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly holiday park in Woollamia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free water park access. Popular attractions Jervis Bay and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (186 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2024

Jervis Bay Holiday Park
Huskisson Hotel
Huskisson Hotel
3.5 out of 5
73 Owen Street, Huskisson, NSW
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Huskisson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (346 reviews)
"Proximity to bay and town."

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2024

Huskisson Hotel
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Huskisson Holiday Motel Cabins
Huskisson Holiday Motel Cabins
3.5 out of 5
58 Hawke St, Huskisson, NSW
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Huskisson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Jervis Bay and Shark Net Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (214 reviews)
"It is amazing. everything is good: spacious room, good size kitchenette with good quality kitchenware. Quiet area and close to the main town."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2024

Huskisson Holiday Motel Cabins
Jervis Bay Cabins & Hidden Creek Campsite
Jervis Bay Cabins & Hidden Creek Campsite
3 out of 5
55 Goodlands Road, Woollamia, NSW
Stay at this 3-star campground in Woollamia. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Woollamia Nature Reserve and Jervis Bay ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (143 reviews)
"Uncrowded, quiet and friendly staff. Lots of birdlife to see. We had a lovely time staying here"

Reviewed on 19 Sep 2024

Jervis Bay Cabins & Hidden Creek Campsite
Dungowan Waterfront Apartments
Dungowan Waterfront Apartments
3 out of 5
99 Naval Parade, Erowal Bay, NSW
Stay at this 3-star beach apartment in Sanctuary Point. Enjoy free WiFi, a lazy river, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Jervis Bay and Saint Georges ...
9/10 Wonderful! (207 reviews)
"Top management and top housing condotion top view from seafront"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2024

Dungowan Waterfront Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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