Jervis Bay Weekend | Get away with everything

Aerial view of the Vincentia golf course which is in need of volunteers for working bees

Winter School Holidays Means Fun for Young and Old(er) in Jervis Bay

FRIDAY 3 JULY: The seaside villages around Jervis Bay are extending their operating hours for the next couple of weeks to make sure we are all maxxing our Vitamin D while making the most of our leisure time. Here’s the guide you need.

Dine on a flame-cooked feast under the tipi tent at Bay and Bush Jervis Bay this winter.

FOOD & DRINK Glamping

Winter Flame to Plate Feast at Woollamia

Cooking over an open fire sounds romantic, but pulling it off is a true art. This July, Chef Alexia Brown partners with Flame Grilled Catering to bring a smoky, long-table winter feast to the Woollamia bush. Leave the fire-tending to the experts and gather for a spectacular local meal. Here’s what you can expect.

Chef Stephen Santucci (left) and media personality Simon Marnie visit Terrara House for inspiration on their Chef's Challenge menu.

FOOD & DRINK

Chefs Take on Local Produce Challenge For Autumn Events

Two incredible chefs tackle distinct sourcing challenges across the Shoalhaven in these two “Chef’s challenge” events as part of the Autumn Celebration of Food.

WELLBEING CULTURE THINGS TO DO

Making Magic Happen: Conjuring Connection

When you immerse yourself in one of the 12 two-day Arts Muster Workshops—29-30 August, 2026—you will experience a very particular sort of …

Winners! Giordana, Lani, Leanne and Bryce after their finals in the Wobbegongs winter swim races at Huskisson Beach. Photo Seana Smith

WELLBEING

Winter Swimming with the Wobbegongs

Swimmer and author Seana Smith shares what it’s like to be a member of this warm and welcoming community group. Read about …

Get Ready For A Sensory Feast: Arts Muster Festival Is Coming This August

From 27-30 August 2026, dive into the annual Arts Muster Festival of arts + crafts workshops and cultural events. Book now. True to its founding ethos—that creativity is a vital contributor to the wellbeing of both individuals and communities—this year’s festival offers a range of novel arts experiences: two-day intensive workshops; immersive sensory experiences; the …

The Joy Of Art Adoptions

One of the great joys of presenting Artfulmind Gallery/Shop pop-ups is telling makers and artists their wonderful works have been adopted. Another is having the novel experience of needing to remake the gallery due to the gaps created by artworks finding a welcoming home. Artfulmind Gallery/Shop is getting a makeover this week in time for …

Chef Justine Whitney prepares the seasonal table for a Carramar Kitchen cooking class in Cambewarra.

Celebrating Every Kind of Mum with Coastal Style

UPDATE FRIDAY 8 MAY: Make her day spectacular with our local guide to dining, creative workshops, and coastal adventures across the Shoalhaven on Sunday 10 May.