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

The Artisans Markets in Huskisson Community Centre. Photo Tania Genoves

Pacific Beats, Thousand-Colour Art, and Whiskey’s First Sip in Jervis Bay

FRIDAY 28 NOVEMBER: Step into the best of Jervis Bay’s next few weeks, where every experience is tuned to excite your senses. This fortnight brings the Huskisson Artisans Markets, Pacific reggae rhythms of Benji & the Saltwater Sound System to Nowra, the first taste of Tara Whiskey’s five-year-long project, and the opening of a spectacular 1000-square art show. Read on for the full curated list of markets, classes, and concerts.

The New Tradition: Christmas Tables by Local Providores

Three ways to pre-order Christmas feasts to lighten your mental load from Old Salt Distillery, Jervis Bay Shellfish Market (including sushi!) and Martins Ridge Farm. Meet them all at Huskisson Artisans Markets this Sunday 30 November.

Still life painter, Victoria Fernandez in her studio on the Jervis Bay Arts Trail. Photo Tania Genoves

Still Life in Light & Shade: Victoria Fernandez on the Jervis Bay Arts Trail

Open for the first time this weekend, the studio of painter Victoria Fernandez in Sanctuary Point is brimming with jewel-coloured still life paintings that present little collections of objects, “each one a character”, against dramatic, dark backgrounds representing interior narratives that invite the viewer to make up their own joyful, playful stories.

Giving The Gift Of Attention

For Jervis Bay Weekend’s recent Christmas Gift Guide 2025 I chose hand-crafted items available in Artfulmind Gallery which is popping up for the first time next Sunday, 30 November, at Huskisson Artisans Market. Allow me to offer you a guide to another dimension of giving—the gift of attention. In addition to wonderful wares, Artfulmind Gallery …

Dine at Old Salt Distillery in South Nowra, where the chefs prepare over an open flame. Photo via Facebook

Every Minute Counts: The Only Jervis Bay Guide You Need to Maximise Your Weekend

FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER: We’ve curated this week’s essential guide to Jervis Bay and the South Coast, from must-book Huskisson dining events and a new plastic-free beauty launch to unique arts workshops and live music. Dive into the culture, music, food, and adventure that makes your leisure time legendary. Friday 21 November, Plastic-free: Congratulations to PhycoHealth, …

Explore our gift guides curated by Jervis Bay Weekend's writers.

2025 Christmas Gift Guide, Jervis Bay Style

Our team of dedicated writers have compiled their favourite things to surprise and delight your loved ones this Christmas: adventure gifts, gifts for the men in your life, hand crafted, original gifts and gifts for your best fur friend.

Help deliver some Christmas joy to families in supported accommodation in the Shoalhaven. Adobe Stock.

Giving Tree Returns to Huskisson: Your Guide to Donating to the SAHSSI Christmas Drive

The Giving Tree is back at Greenhouse Huskisson, which has set up an official collection point for the SAHSSI Christmas gift drive from 1 December. Find out what items are needed, from toys and books to teen accessories and gift cards, to support children in supported accommodation.

Sculpture in the Valley over the next two weekends in Kangaroo Valley.

Hidden Masterpieces & Immersive Dining in Jervis Bay This Weekend

FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER: Trade the beach towel for the gallery guide this weekend in Jervis Bay, with an immersive art-and-dining experience at Taj Indian fusing flavour and form, an epic two-weekend showcase of stunning indoor and outdoor sculptures in Kangaroo Valley. Plus bird-watching, bush fire prep and Irish music.

There's a working bee at Mudgeroo Wombat & Wildlife Rescue in Jervis Bay this weekend. Photo: Mudgeroo

Stomping Blues, Wombat Heroes, and Finding Your Rhythm at a Clogging Class

FRIDAY 7 NOVEMBER: Ditch the sand and find your adventure! This week, you can help the wildlife at the Mudgeroo Wombat Working Bee , learn the rhythmic art of Clogging in Tomerong , or catch Paul Greene's stomping blues set at the Jervis Bay Brewing Co on Sunday. Plus, we have the scoop on the best markets and weddings open days.

Nicholas Carlile with a Providence petrel. Photo Bottlebrush Media

Solving the Puzzle of Paradise

Nicholas Carlile, one of the leaders of "Australia’s most ambitious rodent eradication" on Lord Howe Island, is sharing the secrets. Find out how his work is helping our own Little Penguins on Bowen Island. Don't miss his talk at the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum on 20 November, for Shoalhaven Landcare.