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

James Dicker on the Jervis Bay Arts Trail showing visitors around his studio in Tomerong. Photo Tania Genoves.

Jervis Bay Unleashed: Your Guide to a Weekend of Art, Music & Coastal Adventures

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER: Jervis Bay is buzzing with activity this weekend and beyond. From the vibrant Jervis Bay Arts Trail and “Sculptures, Sips & Sounds” event to live music at local breweries and an oyster tour, there's a jam-packed calendar of events to ignite your senses.

Come to a free Wellbeing Day in Vincentia to find out how to help people struggling with their mental health. Adobe Stock image

Vincentia Hub Hosts Free Community Wellbeing Day for Mental Health Month

The Vincentia Hub will welcome the community on Saturday 11 October for a free Mental Wellbeing Day, offering expert talks, practical resources, healthy food, and soothing activities designed to support mental health and connection.

Sound waves on the South Coast - music is everywhere from blues and jazz to country, folk, pop and classical.

Sound Waves on the South Coast: Music is Everywhere this Weekend

FRIDAY 19 SEPTEMBER: The waves are mostly of the musical kind along the South Coast right now, with everything from indie pop, funk, soul, blues, jazz, country, karaoke, classical ensembles, youth orchestras and even a traditional Irish session open to all players. So get ready to tune up or tune in. Plus art, dining and local business networking events on the calendar.

Pilates: Strengthening Body, Strengthening Mind

You may have noticed a proliferation of Pilates exercise classes on offer these days. If you are not already among the many millions of people around the world who enjoy Pilates—a low-impact, accessible workout that blends strength, flexibility and mindfulness—and wonder what all the fuss is about, you might like an insider’s view. I began …

Husky Pictures is showing the Shoalhaven First Nations Film Festival this Saturday.

Spice Up Your Time Off: What’s On in Jervis Bay This September

FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER: The leisure calendar is filling up in Jervis Bay. This Saturday it’s a toss-up between the second annual First Nations Film Festival and Comedy Night at the Brewery – plus load up your diary with fresh art, local markets, live music, native plant experiences and community events.

See the short film, "A Presence", a poetic short film by young people in the Shoalhaven, at Jervis Bay Maritime Museum.

Young Filmmakers on Storytelling, Film Festivals and the Importance of Art

Ahead of this weekend’s second annual Shoalhaven First Nations Film Festival, we spoke to two young filmmakers and emerging leaders of the South Coast, from arts company Beyond Empathy, about what they are working on now and what they are looking forward to at the festival.

Oompah Loompah Band will play classic German tunes and pop songs at the Swordfish Brewing Oktoberfest in Sussex Inlet

Coastal Cheers & Bavarian Beats for Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest cheer spreads across the Shoalhaven in September and October, from Sandbar Restaurant and Jervis Bay Brewing Co in Huskisson, to Swordfish Brewing an Willinga Park further south. Prost!

Weekends are better with brunch, from Bud's Tavern or the Huskisson Hotel. Photo: Adobe Stock

Bottomless Brunches Win Fans in Huskisson

Bottomless brunches are fast becoming the go-to. They take the decision-making out of dining, no long menus, no fuss, just good food flowing drinks with friends and family. Two Huskisson venues are offering their own spin on this classic weekend feast, why not indulge in both - Bud's Tavern and the Huskisson Hotel.

Meet the Makers festival opens this Saturday night at Cupitt's Estate in Ulladulla.

How Will You Spend Your Leisure Time This Week?

FRIDAY 5 SEPTEMBER: We’ve got great ideas for your leisure time from community events, markets, art workshops and shows, film festivals and more in our seaside villages of Jervis Bay and around the South Coast.

Richard Frankland in the music video for his 2025 song, 'Lawbreaker'.

A Sacred Journey of Art Through First Nations Films

Ahead of the second Shoalhaven First Nations Film Festival in Huskisson on 13 September, we spoke to Richard Frankland, filmmaker, playwright, poet and musician whose film, “No Way to Forget” is screening at the festival.