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Whale watching with Jervis Bay Wild during the southern migration of humpback whales

Celebrate Women in Art and Brewing, Plus Humpback Whales Head South

FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER: Tonight’s new art show highlights local female creatives at Jervis Bay Brewing Co, while humpback whales pass right along our coastline as they head back to the Southern Ocean. From sea pool swims to open studio trails, our local villages have a packed lineup of events across the Bay and Basin this week.

Huskisson Hotel is grilling Tomahawk steaks for Father's Day this Sunday.

FOOD & DRINK

Where to Take Dad for Father’s Day in Jervis Bay This Sunday

Father’s Day is almost here, and our local kitchens are pulling out all the stops for Sunday 6 September. Whether Dad prefers a sprawling smokehouse feast in Worrigee, treehouse dining under the paperbarks in Woollamia, or a casual lunch right by the water in Hyams Beach, we’ve found five outstanding local options.

Lamb and gravy roll combo with chips and soft drink from Old Salt Distillery in South Nowra.

FOOD & DRINK

The Epic South Coast Roll Trail

JBW Hospitality Editor presents the latest foodie trail, chasing the best lunch rolls across the region. There are plenty of serious food debates on the South Coast, including the question of where to find the best roll. Narrell’s hunt has turned up two clear flavour favourites at four outstanding venues for an epic roll trail.

WHAT’S ON CULTURE WELLBEING

Care For The Mind With A Dose Of Art

A visit to Artfulmind Pop-up Gallery in the curator’s studio is much more than an opportunity to browse and buy captivating works …

A seabird landing at Shoalhaven Heads by BirdLife Shoalhaven member Kim Touzel

NATURE Bird Watching THINGS TO DO

Bird Fest Lands on the International Bird Highway of the Shoalhaven

Experience the Bird Haven Festival along the Shoalhaven’s international bird highway with diverse species and field experts.

Make A Woof To Keep: Get Hands On At Artfulmind Pop-up Gallery

Find family-friendly fun at Huskisson Artisans Market, Sunday 30 August, in a special, hands-on edition of Artfulmind Pop-up Gallery. Put on your thinking cap, get assembling and discover what was involved for Liane Wilcher to design and produce her ‘My Flat Mate’ series of 3D dog heads, cleverly constructed from flat wooden pieces. Imagine you …

Bioluminescence on the south coast at night

Three Winter Festivals Taking Over Huskisson This August

Relieve your winter “cabin fever” with these fascinating festivals taking over Huskisson this August. From glowing ocean science and indie cinema to hands-on art workshops, here is how to spend your weekends around the Bay this month.

Sam Stubbs with his bronze medal at the world championships of the Adaptive CrossFit Games in San Jose, USA

Local Athlete Sam Stubbs Qualifies for World CrossFit Games

UPDATE TUESDAY 28 JULY: Congratulations Sam Stubbs! The third fittest Adaptive Athlete in the world! We received a special message from Jodi and Team Sam, in San Jose, where Sam competed in the world championship Adaptive CrossFit Games. After three days of competition and six tough workouts, Sam stood up on the dais to receive his medal.