Top Things to Do in Jervis Bay NSW: Beaches, Shopping, Food & Festivals

Visit Bundanon Art Museum to see the new exhibition, Thinking Together. Image supplied

Celebrate Autumn in Jervis Bay with These Interesting Things to Do

FRIDAY 21 MARCH: We have selected a large handful of special events, exhibitions, markets, live music and a few workshops to help you enjoy these cooling autumnal days in Jervis Bay and around the South Coast

Dolphin mother and calf in Jervis Bay. Photo Scott Sheehan

Become a Citizen Scientist in Jervis Bay: Helping Marine Mammal Research

Join citizen science projects in Jervis Bay to help research dolphins, whales, and marine life. Volunteer with experts and contribute to conservation efforts.

Bek shows us how to score a chestnut at Sassafras Nuts. Photo Samantha Tannous

It’s Harvest Season at Sassafras Nuts

Visit this unique farm less than an hour’s drive from Huskisson for their short harvest season of chestnuts, walnuts and pine mushrooms, open to the public from 22 March for about six weeks. Bring a picnic, bring the family and take home a delicious bounty. We stopped in to Sassafras Nuts this week to see their preparations for this year’s harvest, and meet the team.

Dolphins in Jervis Bay, from the Jervis Bay Wild tour boat. Image via Facebook

Corroboree, Irish Jam Session, New Art Show and Dolphin Talk in Jervis Bay

FRIDAY 14 MARCH: As always, there’s a huge variety of things to do in our seaside villages this weekend and in the coming week. Attend a corroboree, an Irish jam session, a new art exhibition or a science talk about dolphins in Jervis Bay. Move your body at a Dancing Freedom event or tap your feet at a big band concert.

Stitching: A Way to the Still Point Within

If you’d welcome an easy, effective way to calm mind and body, and improve your wellbeing, read on. There’s a method of simple stitching that can do just this. As someone with a deep interest in Zen philosophy and meditation practices, I am fascinated by the ‘still point’ deep within our being. The still point …

A new website is now live for Vincentia Golf Club. Image supplied

What’s On in Jervis Bay This Week

FRIDAY 7 MARCH: Celebrate International Women's Day in Jervis Bay, plus what's on in our coastal villages.

Local heroes of the Shoalhaven Food Network (L to R) Chance Hanlon, Triple U FM, Fiona Phillips MP, Federal Member for Gilmore, Haley Mees, Gwylo Restaurant, Sharon Menezes, The Growers by Ponte, Di Laver, President Shoalhaven Food Network, Sam Smith, Head Chef, The Growers by Ponte, Doug Innes-Will, Head Chef, Ramox Café, Bundanon, John West, CEO Club Jervis Bay, Liza Butler MP, Member for South Coast.

Get Ready for the Fourth Annual Autumn Celebration of Food

Shoalhaven Food Network announced their annual Autumn Celebration of Food at a special event showcasing the Faces Behind the Places and announcing five of the hottest tickets during the seven-week event. It promises to be even bigger and better this year, adding an extra week to run for seven weeks from 1 May till 15 …

Bottomless brunch at the Husky Pub with brioche sliders. Photo Adobe Stock

Sliding into Sunday at The Huskisson Hotel

There’s something undeniably charming about a miniaturised meal, particularly when it comes in the form of a tasty, palm-sized burger. This Sunday it’s time for a new interactive foodie experience stealing the spotlight right here at the Husky Pub! Brioche Sliders are stepping up as the main act, and their stage is none other than …

Shoalhaven artists Linda Balding and Carolyn Collins have a new exhibition at Robertson's The Shac. Image supplied

Art to See, Buy and Make This Week in Jervis Bay

Friday 28 February: Enjoy the rich cultural life of the South Coast with exhibitions, art trails, seminars and skills for artists, and a few tempting workshops for anyone – especially chocolate lovers.

Milton Showground Markets feature more than 100 stalls. Image via Facebook

Live Music, Markets and Pop-up Dining This Weekend in Jervis Bay

Friday 28 February: There’s nothing like live music to lift your spirits and get the toes tapping. We have three great ideas for Sunday Sessions this weekend, along with some irresistible jam sessions for your calendar. There’s also a great program of markets up and down the South Coast and a pop-up dining experience in Kangaroo Valley.