Jervis Bay Weekend | Get away with everything

The Shoalhaven River under Hampden Bridge at Kangaroo Valley

Starry Nights and Local Jazz in Jervis Bay

FRIDAY 10 JULY: Our local villages are warming up with so many things to do this school holidays. You might spot a platypus, catch a late night jazz set, or even spot Santa Claus. Here’s what’s happening around the region.

Two teaming bowls of laksa at Huskisson Hotel overlooking Jervis Bay

FOOD & DRINK Restaurants

School Holiday Weekend Warmers: cosy food specials to beat the winter blues

Forget the soggy outdoor playgrounds this weekend. Rain may falling across the South Coast, but Huskisson’s kitchens are firing up with serious comfort food. From rich laksa to slow-cooked lamb shanks, here is your insider guide to staying warm and well-fed with the family.

Sam Stubbs at CrossFit Huski with his medal from the Oceania CrossFit Games.

THINGS TO DO

Local Athlete Sam Stubbs Qualifies for World CrossFit Games

Our community is rallying behind local legend Sam Stubbs as he prepares to head to San Jose for the Adaptive CrossFit Games this July. After overcoming a serious illness earlier this year, Sam secured his spot on the world stage. Now, local businesses are hosting a major send-off fundraiser to back his journey, this Saturday 11 July.

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.