THINGS TO DO

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 …

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 …

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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.

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Raise a Glass with Friends and Family This Christmas in Jervis Bay

Friday 20 December: We are winding down our first year of showcasing all the delicious eateries, social bar vibes, and lively local events, and the countdown to Christmas is on! We have some fresh cocktail ideas, a few dining tidbits and a few other interesting bits and pieces for you - including some last-minute gift ideas!

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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