Jervis Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Jervis Bay featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views
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.

Bay and Basin
Bay and Basin
3 out of 5
4 Paradise Beach Road, Sanctuary Point, NSW
The price is AU$125 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
AU$125
per night
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Stay at this 3-star golf motel in Sanctuary Point. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (105 reviews)
"Love the auto check in and ambients the furnishings and style create. Clean and simple to get in and out. Close to amenities."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2024

Bay and Basin
Jervis Bay Motel
Jervis Bay Motel
3 out of 5
41 Owen Street, Huskisson, NSW
The price is AU$177 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$177
per night
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 3-star motel in Huskisson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and Netflix. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (465 reviews)
"The location is very good. Lots of amenities around. Near the beach. Unfortunately, I can only see a small part of the sea from my unit. It is quiet at night except a few people talked loudly when they walked past my unit which is on the ground floor."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2024

Jervis Bay Motel
Dolphin Shores
Dolphin Shores
4 out of 5
53 Beach St, Vincentia, NSW
The price is AU$202 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
AU$202
per night
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach motel in Vincentia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (659 reviews)
"Lovely comfortable room. Quite large with a kitchen including cooktop. No view but very easy walk to the beach. Local pizza shop was amazing."

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2024

Dolphin Shores
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.
Huskisson Holiday Motel Cabins
Huskisson Holiday Motel Cabins
3.5 out of 5
58 Hawke St, Huskisson, NSW
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Huskisson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (194 reviews)
"Working away from Sydney, cabins were much too good for work stays. Next time I’ll be bringing my family to stay! Thank you"

Reviewed on 2 Feb. 2024

Huskisson Holiday Motel Cabins
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 terrace, and a garden. Popular attractions Woollamia Nature Reserve and Jervis Bay Maritime ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (136 reviews)
"Great affordable stay option, lovely owners too."

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2024

Jervis Bay Cabins & Hidden Creek Campsite
Husky Sea Breeze Apartment - Directly opposite the beach
Husky Sea Breeze Apartment - Directly opposite the beach
Huskisson
Stay at this golf apartment in Huskisson. Enjoy WiFi, onsite parking, and an in-room DVD player. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (188 reviews)
Lovely, clean, spacious unit, close to everything
"Very nice furnishings, appliances, excellent location, very helpful and responsive host. Great stay."

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2024

Husky Sea Breeze Apartment - Directly opposite the beach
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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