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Saturday 24 August – Sunday 25 August, 2024 It’s time to plan a creative winter weekend in Jervis Bay at Arts Muster. Choose from a great selection of arts workshops. Registrations are open and class sizes are small so book and buy your tickets now to avoid disappointment. Two-day creative workshops are the centrepiece of […]
Only a week and a bit till school holidays… here’s some ideas to get you through. If you want the best tips for food and drink this week, check out this story from our Hospitality Editor. A temporary fix of the notorious sinkhole may be ready by Friday 12 July, which will be a relief […]
Hospitality Editor Narrell Tabone has hand-picked some delicious offerings from our incredible local cafes, restaurants, pubs and breweries. Take your pick! Mid-week Family Meals Fancy a mid-week family outing and a night off from cooking? Peter and Eva have you covered every Wednesday till 31 August with this dine-in special in the heart of Huskisson. […]
Winter Solstice is almost upon us – technically the shortest day of the year will be on Friday 21 June – and the celebrations are starting this weekend with a dress up party in Huskisson. Happy Pride Month to our LGBTQIA+ readers. If you are seeking connections within your community, June is a great time […]
It’s our second-ever Kings Birthday long weekend, and it still sounds weird, doesn’t it? What’s not weird is the exceptional calendar of what’s on in Jervis Bay across the long weekend and beyond. Also, happy Donut Day, World Oceans Day, Seaweed Day and Winter! OCEAN FILM FEST A very special World Oceans Day Film Festival […]
We have whales! Whale watching season has definitely begun and there is no better time to book than now with a cruise departing twice daily, 10.30am and 1pm, from Huskisson Wharf with Jervis Bay Wild. There have been many sightings over the past two weeks of the whale migration through Jervis Bay and will be many […]
A long lunch showcasing native ingredients from a world-class chef, immersion in both ancient culture and a state-of-the-art museum are all included in this drawcard event at Bundanon and Ramox Cafe on Sunday 2 June – part of the Autumn Celebration of Food organised by the Shoalhaven Food Network. In Dharrawal language, Bundanon means deep […]
Our Hospitality Editor has some intensely delicious suggestions for you this weekend, so get out your diaries! Vincentia Village shopping centre turns up the taste Start the day with a brekkie special at Bunya Whole Foods this week. Grab yourself a bowl of polenta porridge with coconut milk vanilla bean chai spiced apples and house […]
Mum’s the word. She’s the multitasker, giving endless support and love, the one who has everyone covered before herself, so for this Mother’s Day, Jervis Bay Weekend has got you covered with some fabulous ideas for treating the superhero we call mum. Whether you’re planning to dine out or opting for a cosy celebration at […]
Ben Weldon has trawled through the calendar to make some top recommendations, from kids’ events to burger competitions to home barista classes. Read on to be inspired by the incredible range of foodie events on offer. This year, the Shoalhaven Food Network proudly presents over 70 enticing events as part of our Autumn Celebration, set […]
We hope you find a balance of reflection and celebration this ANZAC Day. Here’s a look at some of the action around Jervis Bay this coming week, and a few hot tickets to snap up while they’re still available. Out on the Water SAILING It’s Regatta weekend at Vincentia Sailing Club, 27-28 April. The club […]
These Autumn days are perfect for wandering the markets, the garden centres and the foreshore paths of Jervis Bay. Start planning your weekend, and the week ahead with these ideas. Markets Galore FIRST NATIONS The first Blak Market in Huskisson is happening this Sunday 21 April, 9-2pm in White Sands Park. With more than 20 […]
Physical and mental health is important to the team behind Jervis Bay Weekend. Welcome to our series of mindfulness meditations – simple, proven techniques we know are beneficial to wellbeing. Keep an eye out over the coming weeks as we publish more practices. If you are already familiar with the basics – what mindfulness is […]
Physical and mental health is important to the team behind Jervis Bay Weekend. Welcome to our series of mindfulness meditations – simple, proven techniques we know are beneficial to wellbeing. Keep an eye out over the coming weeks as we publish more practices. If you are already familiar with the basics – what mindfulness is […]
Expect the occasional light drizzle and low 20s this weekend according to BoM, which is perfect for browsing two sensational markets at either end of Huskisson this Sunday, coffee on Owen Street and a zingy cocktail or two to get the ball rolling on Saturday night – try Bud’s Tavern, Pasta Buoy, Wild Ginger, and […]
It’s a weird twilight zone between Easter and school holidays this week. However, the Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting heavy rain and possible flooding on the south coast on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 April. Please heed advice from the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) to have a plan and know what to do in […]
Physical and mental health is important to the team behind Jervis Bay Weekend. Welcome to our series of mindfulness meditations – simple, proven techniques we know are beneficial to wellbeing. Keep an eye out over the coming weeks as we publish more practices. If you are already familiar with the basics – what mindfulness is […]
Among the hustle and bustle of Owen Street in Huskisson is a shop with a good story – in fact, it’s called Ethik, the Good Story Shop, for very good reasons. Jervis Bay Weekend magazine spent some time with owner, Nicky Cannon, to find out the back story of this delightful retailer of hand-felted, hand-printed, […]
Physical and mental health is important to the team behind Jervis Bay Weekend. Welcome to our series of mindfulness meditations – simple, proven techniques we know are beneficial to wellbeing. Keep an eye out over the coming weeks as we publish more practices. If you are already familiar with the basics – what mindfulness is […]
Physical and mental health is important to the team behind Jervis Bay Weekend. Welcome to our series of mindfulness meditations – simple, proven techniques we know are beneficial to wellbeing. Keep an eye out over the coming weeks as we publish more practices. If you are already familiar with the basics – what mindfulness is […]
Physical and mental health is important to the team behind Jervis Bay Weekend. Welcome to our series of mindfulness meditations – simple, proven techniques we know are beneficial to wellbeing. Keep an eye out over the coming weeks as we publish more practices. If you are already familiar with the basics – what mindfulness is […]
This Sunday is St Patrick’s Day, 17 March, and there’s a few Irish-themed celebrations going on so if you want to join the Irish diaspora in a little jig for the patron saint, here’s a few ideas for the diary. FRIDAY NIGHT Cocktail bar and live music venue, Bottlerocket in Nowra, features acoustic tunes by […]
9 March – 4 May 2024 Three new exhibitions open at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery on Saturday 9 March. Make sure to pay a visit before 4 May and also take in the monumental, gravity-defying Broken Obelisk sculpture by Barnett Newman, on loan to our gallery from the National Collection, and now gracing the forecourt. Comfort […]
Marked annually on March 8th International Women’s Day (IWD) is one of the most important days of the year to: celebrate women’s achievements; educate and raise awareness raise about women’s equality; call for positive change advancing women: lobby for accelerated gender parity; fundraise for women-focused charities. The 2024 theme is Inspire Inclusion. When we inspire […]
Every day is a good day to clean up. We always take an extra rubbish bag on our walks along the beach, and we see many others who do the same. It’s more fun to clean up with mates, followed by coffee, or even a sausage sizzle and a cold beer, as a reward.
Enter Here to be in the draw for this fabulous prize. Winter Weekend for Two Competition The prize includes two nights accommodation in a seaside cottage, courtesy of Experience Jervis Bay, a whale watching cruise for two on the waters of the Jervis Bay Marine Park, thanks to Jervis Bay Wild, dinner for two at […]
It’s the ‘Big Husky’ Triathlon this weekend, so remember there’s road closures and some businesses have different opening hours as a result. So make sure you check the relevant websites and social pages for the latest info to make sure you can move around and enjoy the weekend. There’s plenty to do at the revamped […]
There’s still time to sign up as a volunteer or a competitor February is famous for the Husky Tri – aka the Huskisson Triathlon Festival, that is coming our way on the weekend of 24-25 February. The weekend-long schedule has something for everyone, including free events, kids competitions, and a market-style atmosphere in White Sands […]
Seaside pasta bar Pasta Buoy on Owen Street Husky celebrated their first year in business just before Christmas, and to say they’ve had an astronomically big first year might be an understatement. They are producing fresh pasta at a rate of knots (yes, pun intended), somewhere in the order of 100kg a day, along with […]
Meet Max Dingle, artist and conservation champion. This is the second profile of artists living and working in the Shoalhaven, introducing you to locals who both care for this place and enrich its cultural life. In the first profile (featuring Barbara Dawson) I described the strong and binding thread linking these artists – their deep […]
February is the month of hearts and flowers and Jervis Bay is turning up the romance – spoil your significant other with a date night, or send a token to your secret crush. We have pulled together a few ideas for you and your beloved to enjoy on Wednesday 14 February. Bookings essential at all […]
One of the best things about living in a big city is the abundance of good neighbourhood Italian restaurants where families and friends can meet up at all times of day and night to feast on delicious simple fare. Right now in Jervis Bay, there’s a mini-boom in Italian dining – there’s really something for […]
It’s February already! As the holiday crowds recede and school goes back, there’s still plenty to do around the Bay. Why no join a clean-up crew, dine out mid-week, buy a book. We have details of how, where and when… read on. Market Days MILTON Saturday 3 Feb has plenty of markets to choose from, […]
As well as Australia Day events, this week in Jervis Bay has a lot going on – markets, agricultural shows, and specials for foodies Agricultural Show Season Two fantastic shows will entice you a little north, or south, of Jervis Bay. Grab a toffee apple and revel in the best of rural Australia right here […]
There’s always something new to discover here in our little slice of paradise. My hot pick for this weekend is for green thumbs. Take a drive out to the spectacular native botanic gardens at Shoalhaven Heads for their annual plant sale. You won’t be disappointed. Market Days FRESH FOOD THURSDAYS: Choose from Berry Farmers Markets […]
Meet your editorial team of Sam and Nellie at the markets! This Saturday at the Twilight Markets at Jervis Bay Maritime Museum (6 January 3-5pm) and next weekend at the Husky Markets in the sports fields (14 January 8am-1pm). Come and say hello, and enter the competition to win a swag of amazing prizes from […]
Meet your editorial team of Sam and Nellie at the markets! This Saturday at the Twilight Markets at Jervis Bay Maritime Museum (6 January 3-5pm) and next weekend at the Husky Markets in the sports fields (14 January 8am-1pm). Come and say hello, and enter the competition to win a swag of amazing prizes from […]
NYE Fireworks Two locations again this year, the Husky Carnival and Voyager Park thanks to the Huskisson Chamber of Commerce, Shoalhaven City Council, The Husky Pub and Marine Rescue. If you don’t have plans already, read our story on what’s happening in the vicinity of the sky show. Bands on the Bay It’s on again! […]
Last-minute plans are still possible – your guide to what’s on before the 9pm fireworks spectacular in two locations, Voyager Park and the Husky Carnival in the sports fields. Don’t forget to arrange your transport in advance. Jervis Bay Brewing Co, from 3pm-10pm Set the celebratory vibe from 3pm Sunday with resident DJ Dusty Knuckles […]
Choose a coastal combination of luxe linen, cool cotton and beautiful bamboo along with sandals or slides and a few simple accessories to welcome in the new year with glamour and comfort, South Coast style. Most boutiques have a sales rack but it’s busy out there so the best buys will sell fast. Babylon This […]
