Jervis Bay Marine Park
Go fishing at Jervis Bay Marine Park, which covers about 100km of coastline from Kinghorn Point south to Bherwerre Beach encompassing the township of Currarong, the whole of Jervis Bay itself and Wreck... Bay. Approximately 80% of JBMP permits recreational fishing, with the exception of sanctuary zones where no fishing is allowed.
Read MoreBooderee National Park
Crystal-clear waters meet beautiful white sand beaches at Booderee National Park, where line fishing is popular and there are many species to look out for, including Australian salmon, flathead, and mackerel,... perfect for a BBQ dinner at one of Professional Holiday Homes’ beautiful Jervis Bay properties. As this is a national park, be aware of restrictions and make sure you bring your bait and leave your spear guns at home.
Read MoreMoe’s Rock
If you don’t mind a rocky path and you can visit on a calm beach day, take your lines down to Moe’s Rock, a stunning spot facing out onto the South Pacific Ocean, just a short walk from a nearby car... park. The views at sunrise and sunset will be absolutely stunning, and the walk to get to the spot is a miniature jungle like experience that offers great views of Cape St George Historic Lighthouse.
Read MoreBoat Harbour
A highly-rated local fishing spot is the Boat Harbour, a protected inlet on the Beecroft Peninsula; the northern arm of Jervis Bay. The cliffsides surrounding the area are beyond photo-worthy, and if you... throw a rod out into these waters you might experience peace like you’ve never known it before. Beecroft Peninsula is home to beautiful Currarong village, idyllic Honeymoon Bay and Point Perpendicular Lighthouse, not to mention cliffs up to 80m high, so even if you don’t catch anything, there’s plenty to see.
Read MorePlantation Point
Just north of Hyams Beach is Plantation Point, a great family fishing option if you’re looking to make a day of it: the seagrass beds along the reef are an especially great fishing spot for those looking... to do a little squid fishing, and it’s a great land-based spot to spend a day fishing for bream, flounder and flathead to name just a few.
Read MoreStonegrill Huskisson
A favourite of the area, Stonegrill Huskisson offers a unique, interactive dining experience with a selection of entrées, mains and specialties available to order, cooked tableside using a special heat-retaining... volcanic stone. Watch your ideal cut of meat be cooked exactly to your liking, or sample their seafood or vegetarian meals – like all good coastal restaurants of course, fresh oysters and prawns are on the menu.
Read MoreTaj Indian Restaurant
You don’t need to leave Huskisson to taste some of the best Indian food you can find outside of India. Taj Indian serves a selection of authentic North Indian dishes with plenty of variety for all tastes,... dietary requirement and spicy tolerance. Reasonably priced with excellent service, they’re well worth a night out for dinner, but they also offer takeaway if you feel like fine dining in your pyjamas.
Read More5 Little Pigs
If you’re looking for a daytime spot, you need to visit this small family-run venue serving breakfast, lunch and excellent coffee right near Huskisson Wharf. Loved by locals and tourists alike, this... popular spot gets busy during the peak holiday season, but if you don’t mind the occasional short wait, you’ll be treated to outstanding food with delightfully curated flavours fresh ingredients. They’ve also opened up a food trailer within Jervis Bay Brewing Co, so you can enjoy some unreal eats along with your brews.
Read MoreKanpai
The menu at Kanpai Japanese Restaurant draws on traditional Japanese cuisine with a contemporary western style of exciting flavours, and every visit will feel new with their outdoor tapas grill and bar... where you can ask the chef to cook you something fresh off the grill, or sip sake and eat sashimi while you admire the beautiful views that Huskisson has to offer. Sushi has never tasted fresher than this close to the ocean, and if you’re just looking for a light snack and a drink, Kanpai (which means cheers!) has a cocktail menu and some of the most delicious entrees.
Read MoreGunyah Restaurant at Paper Bark Camp
For a truly special dining experience, you need to visit the Gunyah treetop dining room at the luxury camping spot of Paper Bark Camp. You don’t need to be glamping to get a table, so book in for breakfast,... afternoon cocktails, bar snacks and dinner, with delicious food and specially selected regional wines served amongst the treetops. In the warmer months, the sliding doors open up for outdoor dining on the verandah, providing a bushy backdrop to candlelit meals, and in winter the open fire will keep you cosy.
Read MoreSteamers Beach
A great place to start is Steamers Beach on the south side of Jervis Bay, right on the edge of Booderee National Park. Steamers is a bit of a trek with a 30-minute walk and some steep stairs to get there,... but you get to walk through tall eucalypt forest and tea tree on your way. Keep an eye out for sharks if you’re surfing at dawn or dusk (or avoid those times entirely).
Read MoreCave Beach
If the surf is too busy at Steamers, right nearby is Cave Beach, with beach breaks and a right hander breaking off the rocks. Don’t forget to leave time to explore the network of sea caves at the southern... end of the beach before or after your surf, and public amenities will make rinsing off the sand and salt a breeze. It’s also an ideal camping spot if you’re making your way down the coast from beach to beach and not staying long.
Read MoreBherwerre Beach
Also in that area is Bherwerre Beach, a 7km-long beach that’s fortunately one of the quieter beaches in the Shoalhaven, and a great place to go to escape the crowds if you’re surfing during peak holiday... seasons. Bherwerre is the longest, highest energy beach on the south coast and occupies much of Wreck Bay. Numerous beach breaks abound with the northern end being the most accessible and having good summer conditions, when north winds blow offshore.
Read MoreCulburra Beach
A little north of Jervis Bay is Culburra Beach, a town that boasts two beaches: the northern end of Warrain Beach and Culburra Beach, both of which face out onto the South Pacific Ocean and are guaranteed... to deliver some swell. Culburra is a favourite spot for surfers and the home patch for famous pros like Owen, Mikey and Tyler Wright, so don’t give it a miss.
Read MoreCurrarong Beach
If you’re a beginner or looking to show a surfer newbie the ropes, have a go at Currarong Beach. It has a wide variety of waves to choose from, and as its protected from south winds, there are reef and... beachbreaks all the way to Kinghorn Point. Currarong even has a surf school if you need a helping hand to get you riding the waves, so there’s something for all skill levels in Jervis Bay.
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