THINGS TO DO

A painting of Blenheim Beach by local Vincentia artist, Chris Grimm.

Husky Hustle, Live Music and New Art Across the Bay & Basin

FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER | WHAT'S ON IN THE BAY & BASIN: Support Huskisson and Woollamia businesses open for trade this weekend despite local road closures for running and triathlon events, enjoy ferry crossings from Myola as an alternative to finding a car park. Art enthusiasts can explore working studios in Vincentia, catch the opening weekend exhibitions at Bundanon or browse the Halloween-themed makers market in Callala Beach.

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More Than A Market: Creating Connection

When you are perusing and purchasing gifts at the Christmas Huskisson Artisans Market on Sunday 29 November 2026 there are the obvious marvellous things that can be seen, touched, tasted and bought. There is, however, something else that can only be felt—a priceless, live web of connections and sense of community. Take a moment to …

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A still from the documentary series, Ages of Ice, following a group of scientists as they explore Earth's coldest regions to understand how changes in ice affect our planet's future.

Walk with BirdLife and Spring into Sanctuary Point This Weekend

FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER | WHAT’S ON JERVIS BAY: Morning bird walks along the Maritime Museum grounds, bustling community stalls at Sanctuary Point and flame-cooked dining at Old Salt Distillery mark a busy weekend across the Bay & Basin. Plus support local wildlife refuge, experience regional author talks or enjoy live community events right across our …

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Tracey Van Oploo (right) and Jenny Robertson at the launch of A Tapestry of Country at Melaleuca Gallery Worrowing

Weave Your Way Through A Tapestry of Country at Worrowing

What began as a stress-relieving outlet for long-time Vincentia Public School teacher Tracey Van Oploo has evolved into a vibrant, narrative-driven art practice. Her debut solo exhibition, A Tapestry of Country, fills the Melaleuca Gallery at Worrowing Estate with 25 canvases celebrating local fauna, marine life and family stories. With weekend artist-in-residence sessions and deep community roots, the show offers an uplifting look at connection to coastal Yuin Country.

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King parrot on the bbq lid in Vincentia waiting to be counted in the Aussie Bird Count. Photo Samantha Tannous

Folk Music, First Nations Art and Historic Centenaries This Weekend

FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER 2026 | WHAT’S ON IN JERVIS BAY: From folk tunes echoing through Kangaroo Valley to First Nations art launches in Worrowing and a 100-year milestone in Tomerong, the Bay & Basin is brimming with culture and community celebrations this weekend. Sample local preserves in Sanctuary Point, enjoy traditional Irish jam sessions in Huskisson or join crucial conversations shaping local community amenity and bush fire preparedness.

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Tomerong Hall sports a "100" sculpture by local artist Akira Kamada.

Celebrate Tomerong Hall: A Century of Community, Art and Culture Awaits

SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER 2026: Tomerong Hall will be abuzz with music, art, oral history, film and performance—plus a big beautiful birthday cake around 7pm—as the community celebrates the centenary of Tomerong Hall with a festive all-day party. This is the culmination of a year of planning, plotting, painting and recording, a cultural feast for all from 12 noon that wraps together the different cultures and generations that make this village special.

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Sassafras Flowers sells posies with a purpose for Salt Care, like these waratahs now for sale in Vincentia and Nowra.

Milton Gallery Walks, Coastal Acrobatics and Sassafras Waratah Blooms

FRIDAY 9 OCTOBER 2026 | WHAT'S ON IN JERVIS BAY: Promenade through village streets for the Milton Gallery Walk, catch gravity-defying family acrobatics in Nowra, and pick up fresh native Waratahs benefiting local community programs. From Oktoberfest steins in Huskisson to live silent film scores in Kangaroo Valley, explore this week's curated roundup of culture, food and weekend gatherings across the Bay and Shoalhaven.

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Woebegone Dive takes scuba divers out into Jervis Bay.

Back in the Blue: Rediscovering Jervis Bay with Woebegone Dive

Longtime local diver Jamie McAinsh steps aboard Woebe Two at Woollamia for a double-dive adventure north to Drum and Drumsticks. Beneath the surface, inquisitive Australian fur seals, drifting salpas and a surprise encounter with grey nurse sharks offer a vivid reminder of the marine wonderland sitting right on our doorstep.

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Detail of an image from the exhibition, "House of Gold" by Dr Christian Thompson at the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum

Coastal Festival, Golden Exhibition and Holiday Beehives

FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER | WHAT'S ON: From three days of live music and coastal culture at the Culburra Beach Festival to immersive gallery debuts at the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum, this weekend offers a vibrant lineup of events and community gatherings across our region. Join a big group choir sing-along, explore local artists’ studios, or learn about the bees.

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Aerial overlooking Blenheim Beach, Vincentia. Photo: Destination NSW

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