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 ¥14,464 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
¥14,464
¥15,910 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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! (552 reviews)
"The staff were so friendly and helpful, we parked our car in the car park before check in time and went and had lunch, came back to be told they upgraded us to an apartment they have around the corner for more comfort and convenience, what a surprise and it sure did make our two day stop over complete. ..."

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2025

Jervis Bay Motel
Huskisson Bayside Resort
Huskisson Bayside Resort
3 out of 5
28 Bowen Street, Huskisson, NSW
The price is ¥11,447 per night from May 4 to May 5
¥11,447
¥12,703 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
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! (570 reviews)
"we only went there for my friend 60th at the hotel n n the motel as awesome n looking over the balcony to see the view but the weather was shocking in this wet n windy day .thank for us to stay in this place n will definitely coming back again in another times when it beautiful sunny day"

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2025

Huskisson Bayside Resort
Jervis Bay Holiday Park
Jervis Bay Holiday Park
3 out of 5
785 Woollamia Road, Woollamia, NSW
The price is ¥9,226 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
¥9,226
¥9,226 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
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! (195 reviews)
"The cabin was beautifully clean .Really lovely."

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2025

Jervis Bay Holiday Park
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! (157 reviews)
"A lot of atmosphere and great value. Beautiful staff"

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2025

Jervis Bay Cabins & Hidden Creek Campsite
Bay and Bush, Jervis Bay
Bay and Bush, Jervis Bay
4.5 out of 5
21 Pritchard Avenue, Woollamia, NSW
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Woollamia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Jervis Bay and Woollamia ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (60 reviews)
"Beautiful, spacious, fully equipped cottage in a quiet natural setting. Close to beaches and to to town."

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024

Bay and Bush, Jervis Bay
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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