THINGS TO DO

Full calendar of fabulous events across the Easter long weekend

Thanks to the timing of Easter with the lunar cycle, the long weekend comes early this year, with perfect Autumn days and still warm-ish evenings to enjoy the many festivities occurring around Jervis Bay and beyond. Get Your Groove On BANDS #1 All long weekend it’s Bands on the Bay at Vincentia Sailing Club hosted …

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Mindfulness Meditation #2 Body Scan

This technique can be practised seated or lying down. It is a good night time technique to calm body and mind before sleep. Whether seated or lying make sure you are comfortable and your back is well supported without pressure on the lower back. Allow hands to be open and relaxed.   Instructions Close your …

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Indoor and Outdoor Adventures in Jervis Bay this week

Looks like a few short bursts of wet weather this coming week so check the radar on BoM and plan some indoor adventures. We have a few ideas. Plus some outdoor ideas. And some great things to plan ahead. Autumn Flicks, Concerts, and Art Classes ON THE ROCK If you can’t find a dry wall, …

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Mindfulness Meditation #1 Synchronise Mind & Body

Physical and mental health is important to the team behind Jervis Bay Weekend. Welcome to our series of mindfulness meditations – simple, proven techniques we know are beneficial to wellbeing. Keep an eye out over the coming weeks as we publish more practices. If you are already familiar with the basics –  what mindfulness is …

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St Patrick’s Day celebrations and more this week in Jervis Bay

This Sunday is St Patrick’s Day, 17 March, and there’s a few Irish-themed celebrations going on so if you want to join the Irish diaspora in a little jig for the patron saint, here’s a few ideas for the diary. FRIDAY NIGHT Cocktail bar and live music venue, Bottlerocket in Nowra, features acoustic tunes by …

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Next up at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery

9 March – 4 May 2024 Three new exhibitions open at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery on Saturday 9 March. Make sure to pay a visit before 4 May and also take in the monumental, gravity-defying Broken Obelisk sculpture by Barnett Newman, on loan to our gallery from the National Collection, and now gracing the forecourt. Comfort …

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International Women’s Day 2024 Events galore

Marked annually on March 8th International Women’s Day (IWD) is one of the most important days of the year to: celebrate women’s achievements; educate and raise awareness raise about women’s equality; call for positive change advancing women: lobby for accelerated gender parity; fundraise for women-focused charities. The 2024 theme is Inspire Inclusion. When we inspire …

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Clean Up Jervis Bay this weekend

Every day is a good day to clean up. We always take an extra rubbish bag on our walks along the beach, and we see many others who do the same. It’s more fun to clean up with mates, followed by coffee, or even a sausage sizzle and a cold beer, as a reward.

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Win a Weekend Away in Huskisson this Winter

Enter Here to be in the draw for this fabulous prize.  https://jervisbayweekend.com.au/winter-weekend-for-two-competition/ The prize includes two nights accommodation in a seaside cottage, courtesy of Experience Jervis Bay, a whale watching cruise for two on the waters of the Jervis Bay Marine Park, thanks to Jervis Bay Wild, dinner for two at one f Huskisson’s best …

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The Big Husky is in town, find out what’s on around Jervis Bay

It’s the ‘Big Husky’ Triathlon this weekend, so remember there’s road closures and some businesses have different opening hours as a result. So make sure you check the relevant websites and social pages for the latest info to make sure you can move around and enjoy the weekend. There’s plenty to do at the revamped …

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LOCAL FAVOURITES

Aerial overlooking Blenheim Beach, Vincentia. Photo: Destination NSW

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