THINGS TO DO

19th ‘Big Husky’ Tri welcomes 5,000 athletes

There’s still time to sign up as a volunteer or a competitor February is famous for the Husky Tri – aka the Huskisson Triathlon Festival, that is coming our way on the weekend of 24-25 February. The weekend-long schedule has something for everyone, including free events, kids competitions, and a market-style atmosphere in White Sands …

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Gravity defying sculpture landing in Nowra

Next time you are in Nowra take a mosey along Berry Street, outside the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery. You will be treated to the sight of Broken obelisk, the seven-metre, three-and-a-half tonne sculpture by Barnett Newman that is the latest major loan under the Federal Government’s Sharing the National Collection program.  Minister for the Arts, The …

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YES Creatives Respond

Political and protest art has a long, robust history in Australia. YES Creatives Respond, a weekend long event, shows it is alive and well in the Shoalhaven. More than 40 local artists, performers, poets, writers, story tellers and makers who voted YES in the 2023 referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to …

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Jervis Bay Brewing Co Taproom in Huskisson

Every day’s a Weekend in Jervis Bay

Happy Valentines Day for all the lovers out there, we wish you all the happiness in the world. If you aren’t a ‘hearts and flowers’ kinda couple, perhaps you would like this doco on Bob Marley, playing tonight at the Huskisson Pictures. Bob Marley: One Love celebrates the life and music of an icon who …

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Who’s your Valentine in the Bay?

February is the month of hearts and flowers and Jervis Bay is turning up the romance – spoil your significant other with a date night, or send a token to your secret crush. We have pulled together a few ideas for you and your beloved to enjoy on Wednesday 14 February. Bookings essential at all …

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Children's book Good Morning Jervis Bay

February Fun in Jervis Bay

It’s February already! As the holiday crowds recede and school goes back, there’s still plenty to do around the Bay. Why no join a clean-up crew, dine out mid-week, buy a book. We have details of how, where and when… read on. Market Days MILTON Saturday 3 Feb has plenty of markets to choose from, …

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Round the Bay Walking Track in Jervis Bay NSW

Boardwalking among the Bay trees

One of the things about Australian family life is that it gives you an excuse to go for roadtrips to “visit the relies”. Really it’s an excuse to put on Spotify 80’s road trip music, hit the highway packed with thermos and cut lunches and head south to Jervis Bay. With friends and relies all …

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Seafood platter Photo Adobe Stock

What else is on this week in Jervis Bay

As well as Australia Day events, this week in Jervis Bay has a lot going on – markets, agricultural shows, and specials for foodies Agricultural Show Season Two fantastic shows will entice you a little north, or south, of Jervis Bay. Grab a toffee apple and revel in the best of rural Australia right here …

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Jervis Bay is putting on a very special long weekend

The 26th January has rolled around again and this year it falls on a Friday, which means we have probably the biggest long weekend of the year. Jervis Bay Weekend has wrapped up the best of the best, such as where you can participate in a First Nations Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, to …

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Meet Artist Barbara Dawson

Meet Barbara Dawson It’s a pleasure and privilege to count Barbara Dawson amongst my friends and creative collaborators, and a neighbour in Jervis Bay. On any given day you will likely find Barbara in her light-filled, home studio, with a view out to her native garden.  One wall is lined with shelves that house books …

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LOCAL FAVOURITES

Aerial overlooking Blenheim Beach, Vincentia. Photo: Destination NSW

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