FOOD & DRINK

Tara Distillery in Nowra Hill founders Ben Stephenson and Alarna Doherty with their signature Gin and Vodka.

Sip, Savour, and Celebrate: Why You Can’t Miss the Spirits of Jervis Bay Festival This Year

Postponed till 7 November 2026 due to rain. Discover why the Spirits of Jervis Bay Festival is the ultimate late-summer weekend plan on Saturday 28 February. From masterclasses with award-winning local distillers to wood-fired pizzas and live cocktail demonstrations, we dive into the fresh experiences and standout vendors that make this year’s event a must-visit for spirit lovers and coastal explorers alike.

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Bangalay Dining in Shoalhaven Heads is a salt-kissed favourite for romance.

Date Night Sorted: Where to Celebrate Love on the South Coast

Valentine’s Day 2026 falls on a Saturday, and our local chefs are leaning into the romance with everything from "Chocolate Kiss" affogatos to five-course coastal degustations. Whether you are looking for a lively, spice-filled night in Nowra or a quiet, salt-kissed evening overlooking the bay, the Shoalhaven dining scene has curated something for every kind of love story.

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Even Santa has to eat: what's open on Christmas Day. Photo Adobe Stock

Three Options for Christmas Day Dining

Here in Jervis Bay we have three local favourites opening on Christmas Day, each offering a different way to celebrate, from an immersive long dinner in the bush to relaxed, flavour-forward takeaway in Huskisson.

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LOCAL FAVOURITES

Aerial overlooking Blenheim Beach, Vincentia. Photo: Destination NSW

The locals guide to Vincentia

Calalla Beach

Vincentia

Huskisson

Jervis Bay