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Jervis Bay mussels available from Jervis Bay Shellfish Market

Plan your week in Jervis Bay

The weather looks fine, slightly cloudy but the rain will hold off till early in the week, so enjoy the beautiful outdoors, whether a picnic on the beach or al fresco dining or walking the dog through the markets. Shopping Sip on champagne and peruse the latest collection from the Little Lies label this Sunday …

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Bay Games at Huskisson for everyday athletes

Join the fun in Jervis Bay this week

It’s a lively weekend coming up in Jervis Bay, with something for everyone from live music to beach athletics and more. Scroll down for some ticketed events that you might want to plan ahead so you don’t miss out, including a murder mystery night that puts you at the centre of the action. Beachside If …

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Male king parrot with distinctive red head and chest and green wings

Take Part in the Annual Aussie Backyard Bird Count

Do you know your cuckoo from your currawong? Even if you don’t, there’s plenty of guidance for novice bird counters online, for the 10th annual Aussie Bird Count. Starts this Monday 16 October and runs all week. As any local – bird watcher or not – will confirm enthusiastically, Jervis Bay has an incredibly diverse …

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Runners compete in Husky half marathon along the shores of Jervis Bay

The Husky Tri and Husky Half are on again

In the first weekend in November, Jervis Bay is teeming with athletes of all kinds who swarm to the beachside village of Huskisson for the annual Husky Tri and Husky Half marathon. Run for it There’s no heartbreak hill on this run – along the shores of Jervis Bay, the course for the Husky Running …

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Replica lighthouse at Jervis Bay Maritime Museum modelled on the decommissioned lighthouse at Crookhaven Heads

Three Historic Lighthouses to Visit in Jervis Bay

No coastline is complete without lighthouses, especially the historic kind, and Jervis Bay is home to a couple of beauties. Even if you aren’t a pharophile (aka lighthouse enthusiast), these iconic structures usually come with some spectacular views, which makes sense given their purpose. Replica Preserves Historic Lantern at Jervis Bay Maritime Museum This is …

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This Week in Jervis Bay

Spring is in full swing in Jervis Bay, there’s so much on for everyone. Don’t forget to spend 20 minutes counting the birds in your backyard before Sunday, and scroll down for some exciting events to plan for over the coming weeks. We will be at the Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival this weekend, hope to …

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Jervis Bay bird watcher Robyn Hill prepares for the annual Aussie bird count by scanning the bush near her home.

What’s on in Jervis Bay

Food and Wine Festivities The Big News in JB this weekend is, of course, the South Coast Food & Wine Festival at Moona Moona Creek Reserve this Friday and Saturday, showcasing dozens of the south coast’s finest food and beverage producers. There’s tastings, demonstrations, entertainment, and loads of deliciousness to take home with you – …

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Cocktails at Wild Ginger on Owen Street Huskisson

This Weekend in Jervis Bay

If you are catching up with friends or just daydreaming about a weekend on the white sands, there is plenty to get away with here in Jervis Bay. Eat, Drink Bar snacks and cocktails have exploded on Owen Street Huskisson recently. We feel spoilt for choice. Wander up Owen Street Huskisson and you will practically …

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Local producer Kraken Sourdough at Huskisson Markets

Husky Markets heaving on Sunday

The Husky Markets around the Bay & Basin are certainly picking up again, but there doesn’t seem to be the choice of food trucks and coffee vans that used to be here pre-pandemic.

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Row of bicycles at Husky tip shop

Breathe new life into old treasures at the Husky tip shop

You will be amazed at the treasures to uncover at the tip shop, aka the Buyback Centre at the Huskisson Waste & Recycling Depot. From framed art to stuffed toys, from bicycles to lawnmowers, from crutches to golf clubs, there is an abundance of useful items and entertainment to dive into and explore. As an …

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Aerial overlooking Blenheim Beach, Vincentia. Photo: Destination NSW

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