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Jervis Bay The guide was updated: 2024-08-15

Embark on a journey to Jervis Bay, a stunning location on the untouched NSW South Coast. Admire the pristine white sands and crystal-clear waters of the marine park, inhabited by dolphins and seals. Watch in wonder as whales migrate along the coast. Take a stroll through the enchanting national parks filled with native wildlife and rich Aboriginal heritage. This magnificent area offers the perfect mix of relaxation and breathtaking scenery.

Facts

Population:	Approximately 307 (2023)
Currency:	Australian Dollar (AUD) $1 = 100 cents
Emergency numbers:	Police, Ambulance, Fire 000
Newspapers:	The Milton Ulladulla Times: www.ulladullatimes.com.au South Coast Register: www.southcoastregister.com.au Sydney Morning Herald (NSW): www.smh.com.au/national/nsw The Daily Telegraph (NSW): www.dailytelegraph.com.au
Opening hours:	General city shopping hours are Monday to Friday 9am–5:30pm with late-night shopping on Thursdays until 9pm. On Saturdays, working hours are generally between 9am–4pm, and on Sundays from 10am–4pm.
Tourist information:	Jervis Bay Visitor Information Centre (Located inside the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum) 11 Dent Street, Huskisson NSW Open daily 10am–4pm +61 2 4441 5999 www.jervisbaytourism.com.au

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Top Things to Do

Experience nature up close in the unspoilt region of Jervis Bay. Explore Booderee National Park on a bushwalk, go stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking with resident dolphins in the sparkling waters of the marine park, or enjoy whale watching from a coastal lookout.

Booderee National Park

Booderee National Park

Booderee National Park is a place of outstanding natural beauty offering a wide range of activities including bushwalking, camping, cycling, boating, swimming, fishing and snorkelling. Booderee is owned by the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community and is a significant place for Koori people. Learn about Koori culture and traditional foods through Booderee's Aboriginal interpretive program.

Coastal Camping

Coastal Camping

Enjoy a camping experience unlike any other by setting up a tent with your family and friends on the beaches around Jervis Bay. Camp moments away from the beach at the Bristol Point, Cave Beach and Green Patch camp grounds located within the beautiful Booderee National Park.

Fishing

Fishing

Jervis Bay is one of the most popular fishing destinations on the NSW South Coast. The rock platforms on the northern side of the bay are renowned for land-based game fishing for species such as marlin, tuna and kingfish. Inside the bay, chase bream, whiting and flathead from many of the beaches. Experienced local fishing operators offer great fishing adventure tours in and around the bay.

Whale Watching

Whale Watching

Watch these majestic creatures swim and play in the waters along the NSW South Coast during their annual migration between May and November. Whale numbers have risen substantially around Jervis Bay in recent years, making the area are great place to watch these graceful mammals from shore or the deck of a tour boat. The viewing platform in Booderee National Park, located at Cape St George Lighthouse, is a splendid observation point. Perpendicular Lighthouse, at the southern end of the Beecroft Peninsula in the Jervis Bay Military Reserve, also offers a good vantage point.

Stand-up Paddleboarding

Stand-up Paddleboarding

The Jervis Bay area features several lakes, inlets and calm surf beaches from where you can begin a stand-up paddleboarding adventure. Most locations have nearby parking if you're bringing your own paddleboard, or there are several operators along the coast offering rental, tours and private or group lessons. Paddleboarding in the Jervis Bay Marine Park gives you the chance to be surrounded by colourful sea life including dolphins, eagle rays, penguins, fish and birds.

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