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 ¥12,246 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
¥12,246
¥13,508 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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! (590 reviews)
"A convenient clean motel with easy access to dining options nearby."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Jervis Bay Motel
Jervis Bay Holiday Park

Jervis Bay Holiday Park

3 out of 5
785 Woollamia Road, Woollamia, NSW
The price is ¥9,198 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
¥9,198
¥9,198 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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! (212 reviews)
"Loved the facilities, clean, well lit and everything well mantained. Staff helpful and welcoming. We stayed in an eco tent and staff had the heater on when we arrived. Only negative was, we had to strip the bedfing snd empty rubbish bin in the eco tent, we felt that this should be the cleaners ..."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Jervis Bay Holiday Park
Huskisson Bayside Resort

Huskisson Bayside Resort

3 out of 5
28 Bowen Street, Huskisson, NSW
The price is ¥11,678 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
¥11,678
¥12,846 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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! (597 reviews)
"Superb location, walking distance to the main street. Older style complex with updated and very clean rooms. Added benefit of a great Malaysian restaurant onsite."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 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.
Tree & Sea - Stylish house, gorgeous bush views & short walk to beach

Tree & Sea - Stylish house, gorgeous bush views & short walk to beach

Callala Beach
Stay at this vacation home in Callala Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Jervis Bay and Callala Bay Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
"Super roomy well equipped accommodation, handy for the gorgeous beach."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Tree & Sea - Stylish house, gorgeous bush views & short walk to beach
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! (215 reviews)
"A great view and super easy check-in & check out!"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Dungowan Waterfront Apartments
Husky Getaway - Villa with Heated Plunge Pool

Husky Getaway - Villa with Heated Plunge Pool

Huskisson
Stay at this villa in Huskisson. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Jervis Bay and Huskisson Wharf are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
Excellent!
"A great property, with fabulous spaces for a coastal getaway. And, the plunge pool was fantastic!"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Husky Getaway - Villa with Heated Plunge Pool
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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