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

GelatoBuoy in Huskisson opened on Boxing Day and is the newest addition to the Buoy family. Photo Narrell Tabone

What’s the Scoop? Chill Out with the Best Gelato in Jervis Bay

Where to find the best artisanal gelato and ice-cream in Jervis Bay, including Mercier's Gelato at JB Coffee Co, GelatoBuoy and more.

Vincentia Golf Club celebrated its reopening with a classic sausage sizzle on 1 January. Photo via FOVGC

Community Spirit is Alive in Jervis Bay This Week

Friday 10 January: Want to lend your support to our local community this summer? Start with these simple ideas, such as a visit to Vincentia Golf Course, adding your voice about community spaces in a survey, or cleaning up our beaches after the summer rush with Woebegone Freedivers. Plus what markets are on around the South Coast this weekend!

Dave Newman's warm vocals create a lounge vibe at Cupitt's Estate in Ulladulla. Image supplied

Summer Sessions Live Music in Jervis Bay

We are at the heart of a vibrant live music scene here in Jervis Bay and around the South Coast, we are home to so many talented musicians, music teachers, social music groups and open mic nights. There’s something for every musical taste! We have a few sensational suggestions to help you find your groove.

Join Matt Sims from Djiriba Waagura for a cultural walk in Booderee National Park. Photo via Facebook

Connect to Culture and Country with These Experiences in Jervis Bay

Start your 2025 with one of these Aboriginal cultural walks, in Huskisson with Gadhungal Marring, in Booderee National Park with Djiriba Waagura and at Bundanon Homestead.

Learn to spot dangerous rip currents in Jervis Bay and the South Coast region. Photo Adobe Stock

Can you spot a rip current? Test your knowledge with our interactive quiz

Rob Brander, UNSW Sydney View the quiz Rip currents are powerful, fast-moving currents that flow away from the shore, often occupying deep channels, and pose a significant hazard to swimmers. They are responsible for an average of 21 drownings a year in Australia, which are more deaths than bushfires, floods, cyclones and sharks combined. Thousands …

Making friends at the dog beach on Nelsons Beach Vincentia off-leash area

Off-leash Dog Beaches in Jervis Bay

Jervis Bay has a great selection of dog-friendly beaches that are pawfect for pups and their humans, too. Off-leash beaches include Nelsons Beach at Vincentia, Huskisson Beach and Culburra Beach.

There are more than 50 free bbq sites in the Shoalhaven and Jervis Bay, perfect for a summer picnic. Photo Adobe Stock

Your Summer Essentials in Jervis Bay – Idyllic Free BBQ Spots

Summer holidays and bbqs go hand-in-hand in Australia and we are lucky to be always within reach of a handy hotplate. There are more than 50 locations around the Shoalhaven with free bbq facilities, which are cleaned and maintained regularly by council, including Huskisson, Vincentia, Callala Beach and Greenfields Beach.

Jump into the weekend. Moona Moona Creek

Make a New Year’s Resolution to Enjoy Life in Jervis Bay

Friday 3 January: Welcome to 2025! The summer holiday makers are certainly adding a buzz to the seaside villages of Jervis Bay. Soak up some of this vibe for yourself at one of these ‘happenings’. Whether you love markets, live music, great food, or interesting art, we have something for everyone this week.

The Cliffhanger is a new ride at the Huskisson Carnival this summer. Image supplied

All the Fun of High Summer in Jervis Bay

Making plans for NYE? Read this story – updated today with new events. Read on for carnivals, pop-ups, markets, art classes and more in Huskisson and our charming seaside villages. Jervis Bay Flyover road works were paused from Saturday 21 December until Monday 6 January, which is helping with the holiday traffic. Boom gates are …

Jervis Bay Weekend Magazine editorial team L to R Ben Weldon, Natalie McDonagh, Narrell Tabone and Samantha Tannous, at Barfleur Beach in Vincentia. Photo Tania Genoves

Jervis Bay Weekend Magazine Celebrates One Year of Publishing

Thank you to all our readers, Jervis Bay businesses, creatives, community groups and event organisers for your wonderful support over the past 12 months! We have enjoyed bringing you fresh weekly stories about what's on in our region, including hospitality, events, markets, live music, artist profiles, nature and wellbeing stories, reviews and recommendations, and so much more.