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 ₩117,768 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
₩117,768
₩129,545 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
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! (578 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Jervis Bay Motel
Jervis Bay Holiday Park
Jervis Bay Holiday Park
3 out of 5
785 Woollamia Road, Woollamia, NSW
The price is ₩87,554 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
₩87,554
₩87,554 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
includes taxes & fees
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! (204 reviews)
"2nd Time staying at the Jervis Bay Holiday Park. One of my favourite spots for the Jervis Bay area. Great facilities with everything you need close by. Highly rated. Thanks for another great stay"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Jervis Bay Holiday Park
Huskisson Bayside Resort
Huskisson Bayside Resort
3 out of 5
28 Bowen Street, Huskisson, NSW
The price is ₩104,909 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
₩104,909
₩115,400 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
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! (593 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff"

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

Huskisson Bayside Resort
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.
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 a garden. Popular attractions Jervis Bay and Saint Georges Basin Country ...
9/10 Wonderful! (214 reviews)
"Very close to the lake and quiet. Felt a bit pricy though for the age of the property and amenities provided. Also based on the description I was assuming EV charging was free to use for the tenants but doesnt seem to be the case. Overall good experience."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

Dungowan Waterfront Apartments
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! (61 reviews)
"We had a very peaceful and relaxing time."

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2025

Bay and Bush, Jervis Bay
By the Beach B&B and Apartments
By the Beach B&B and Apartments
4 out of 5
260 Greville Avenue, Sanctuary Point, NSW
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Sanctuary Point. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Paradise Beach Reserve and Saint ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
"Greg and Jan were extremly welcoming and accomodating. We enjoyed the facilities and the star gazing. Beautiful slice of paradise. The morning hampers delivered for a fresh brekfast each morning were delicious. Was sad to go home."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

By the Beach B&B and 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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