Jervis Bay

Travel Guide

Booderee National Park featuring a beach
Jervis Bay showing a sandy beach and general coastal views
Huskisson showing food
Booderee National Park showing rugged coastline
Booderee National Park showing surf and rugged coastline
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 ¥12,892 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
¥12,892
¥14,181 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
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! (560 reviews)
"Easy parking, friendly helpful staff. Easy walking distance to restaurants and club water to go on boat adventures."

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Jervis Bay Motel
Huskisson Bayside Resort
Huskisson Bayside Resort
3 out of 5
28 Bowen Street, Huskisson, NSW
The price is ¥12,396 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
¥12,396
¥13,636 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 3-star motel in Huskisson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Jervis Bay and Shark Net Beach are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (578 reviews)
"Very nice stay over Easter long weekend. The staffs are very friendly and nice. Paula in the front desk helped us with early check in. She is very helpful and nice."

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025

Huskisson Bayside Resort
Huskisson Hotel
Huskisson Hotel
3.5 out of 5
73 Owen Street, Huskisson, NSW
The price is ¥15,743 per night from May 5 to May 6
¥15,743
¥17,317 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (372 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable room with access to shared balcony, suitable for our overnight stay, which was the last leg in our coastal journey from Victoria and up the NSW coastline. We stayed on a Thursday night so minimal disturbance from facilities below. Warm, welcoming check in and loved the free ..."

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025

Huskisson Hotel
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.
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! (159 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff"

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Jervis Bay Cabins & Hidden Creek Campsite
Quelle Vue HUSKISSON - Means What a View in French - The only place to stay
Quelle Vue HUSKISSON - Means What a View in French - The only place to stay
Huskisson
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Huskisson. Enjoy a beach locale, tennis courts, and patios. Popular attractions Jervis Bay and Jervis Bay Marine Park ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
Great stay
"Excellent location! Really enjoyed our stay in Huskisson. The apartment is right in the centre of town."

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2025

Quelle Vue HUSKISSON - Means What a View in French - The only place to stay
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 Nov 11, 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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