FOOD & DRINK

Charlene Crumpton is production supervisor in the oyster room at South Coast Mariculture in Huskisson. Photo: Narrell Tabone

The Hands Behind the Harvest on International Oyster Day

There’s something timeless about the ritual of enjoying oysters served natural, grilled Kilpatrick, or dressed to impress with lemon and a splash of something sharp. We mark International Oyster Day, Tuesday 5 August by catching up with the crew at South Coast Mariculture in Huskisson, where the expert shuckers can open a remarkable 50 dozen oysters an hour.

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Sample a wine paddle at Cambewarra Estate in Bangalee. Image supplied

Celebrate Wine & Cheese Day on the South Coast

FRIDAY 25 JULY: We’ve hand-picked four favourite local wineries around the Shoalhaven to mark International Wine & Cheese Day today, 25 July – though really, we think it’s an everyday celebration. Each vineyard is just a short, easy drive from Jervis Bay, making it the perfect base for a day of sipping and sampling. From coastal cellar doors to hillside vineyards, these wineries bring together great wine, local cheese, and the kind of laid-back charm our region is known for.

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Celebrate National Lamington Day at Husky Bakery. Photo: Narrell Tabone

Celebrate the Humble Lamington This Monday

With National Lamington Day coming up this Monday 21 July, it’s the perfect moment to celebrate one of our most beloved and debated desserts. Keep reading to find out how to score a half-price lamington this Monday from Husky Bakery, exclusively for you.

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Beer & BBQ Festival at Huskisson Hotel.

What to Expect at the Huskisson Beer and BBQ Festival

The classic combination of slow cooked meats and craft beer is a winter festival staple in Jervis Bay, combined with great live music and a “hot wing” challenge, the annual Beer & BBQ Festival in White Sands Park is a great day out. The Huskisson Hotel, aka Husky Pub, has a fantastic line-up this year, and Ben Weldon has previewed some of the highlights for you ahead of the event on Saturday 21 June.

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Middle Eastern Feast at Sandbar Restaurant in Huskisson. Image: Adobe Stock

Discover the Streets of Huskisson & Beyond

UPDATE, FRIDAY 6 JUNE: The seaside villages of Huskisson, Vincentia and Woollamia are the focus for the big finale of this year’s Autumn Celebration of Food and there’s plenty to see, hear and eat. The entire week from Sunday 8 June to Sunday 15 June is dedicated to the vibrant heart of Jervis Bay.

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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