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Things to Do in Jervis Bay for the Ultimate Weekend Escape
From the pristine Hyams Beach to the homegrown Jervis Bay Brewing Co, these are the best things to do in Jervis Bay.
Jervis Bay offers plenty for the outdoor lover, from the famed white sand of Hyams Beach to kayaking the crystalline waters, spotting dolphins and rays along the way. There is also plenty for foodies with the seasonally led menu, served amongst the treetops, at The Gunyah Restaurant and homegrown breweries Flamin Galah and Jervis Bay Brewing Co.
Just 2.5 hours from Sydney, these are the spots our editors return on a South Coast weekend.
Where to Eat in Jervis Bay
The Gunyah Restaurant
In a beautiful bush setting among the treetops in the Jervis Bay area, The Gunyah Restaurant (Aboriginal for meeting place), offers a seasonal menu littered with native ingredients. Start with pre-dinner drinks at the Sundowner Deck before moving on to the restaurant for a three-course set menu. Expect locally sourced produce, fresh ocean seafood and a paddock-to-plate ethos.
Suburb: Woollamia
Price Guide: $$$
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Best For: Date night, Special occasion, Weekend plans
Huskisson Hotel
Along the water’s edge and a stone’s throw from the white sand beaches, Huskisson Hotel has been the local go-to pub for almost 100 years. Serving pub classics and icy cold beers, this upscale pub is the perfect place for sundowners, a good feed and live music.
If you are looking to visit for dinner, come in a bit earlier to experience the gorgeous sunset. Nab a seat on the deck, and you’ll have front-row seats to watch the pastel colours streak the sky.
Suburb: Huskisson
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Weekend plans, Group dining, Families
Wildginger
Colourful plates with zingy flavours and an Asian fusion flair are the order of the day at Wildginger. Very much designed to be shared, the menu is made up of mild curries, moreish entrees (think coconut-crusted tofu and Kingfish sashimi) and fresh and fruity salads. The chef’s banquet is great value, sitting at $65 per person and offers an enticing vegan option.
Suburb: Huskisson
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Asian fusion
Best For: Group dining, Weekend plans, Locals
Best Bars and Breweries in Jervis Bay
Jervis Bay Brewing Co.
This relaxed hangout lets you taste all the flavours of Jervis Bay in one spot. Be it in their taproom or beer garden, sit back with an icy beer — some brewed especially for the season — and a delicious meal from their food truck offering. 5 Little Pigs are the current residents, cooking up an elevated range of pub classics with a Mexican twist.
Suburb: Huskisson
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Weekend plans, Families, Group dining
Flamin Galah
Flamin Galah is a family-run brewery located in Jervis Bay’s industrial estate. Sit back in the gorgeous beer garden after a long day out and about and enjoy one of the brewery’s 14 tap beers.
Masters of flavour, you’ll find everything from an easy-drinking German Kölsch to a Vanilla Pudding Stout. The Nest, a resident food truck, serves up the likes of nachos and cheeseburgers from Wednesday to Sunday.
Suburb: Huskisson
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Outdoor dining, Dog-friendly, Locals, Weekend plans
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Best Beaches in Jervis Bay
Hyams Beach
You could spend your entire weekend at Hyams Beach and still not have had your fill. Straight from a postcard, this idyllic beach boasts fine, white sand, crystal-clear water and a tree-lined beach.
Famous for having the whitest sand in the world, this is one you want to pop on your bucket list. Take a stroll down towards Chinamans Beach along the White Sands Walk, snorkel, relax and swim to your heart’s content.
When you’ve fully explored Hyams, check out more beaches in Jervis Bay, including the more remote Greenfields Beach and Murrays Beach.
Where: Jervis Bay
Cost: Free
Best For: Outdoor, Nature lovers, Free, Visitors
Best Outdoor Activities in Jervis Bay
Sea Kayak Jervis Bay
Jervis Bay is renowned for its azure waters and white sand. A great way to take in the beauty of the plentiful beaches is by sea. Sea Kayak Jervis Bay provide half-day tours with morning tea as well as straight-up kayak hire. Either way, you’ll be thrilled with the amount of marine life you’re able to see.
Where: Jervis Bay
Cost: From $145 per person
Best For: Visitors, Adventure, Outdoor
Booderee National Park
A lush wilderness rich in wildlife, in Booderee National Park you’ll feel like you’re in absolute paradise… and you are! Sitting to the south of Jervis Bay, this natural playground is overflowing with white sandy beaches, walking trails that lead to stunning lookouts — don’t miss Cape St George Lighthouse— and campgrounds shrouded in bushland.
Pack your swimwear, because you’ll be spending a whole lot of time at Cave Beach, Iluka Beach and Captains Beach.
Where: Booderee National Park
Cost: $20 per vehicle per day
Best For: Outdoor, Adventure, Nature lovers
Jervis Bay Stargazing
Away from the city lights, Jervis Bay is the perfect place to partake in a spot of stargazing with resident astrophysicist Dimitri Douchin.
This incredible 90-minute experience includes laser-guided naked-eye stargazing at sunset on Nelson’s Beach, constellation storytelling, use of a state-of-the-art telescope and a Q&A session with Dimitri.
Where: Huskisson
Cost: From $85 per person
Best For: Outdoor, Visitors, Locals, Unique experiences
Need To Know: This is a dog-friendly tour
Where to Stay in Jervis Bay
Mandala Beach House
A comfortably stylish Aussie beach house filled with organic and natural textures, this six-bedroom, five-bathroom holiday house on Callala Bay is the perfect getaway for families and groups.
A spacious open-plan living area flows onto a balcony with uninterrupted views of Jervis Bay, while the backyard features a saltwater pool and an alfresco dining area.
Location: Callala Bay
Price Guide: From $1050 per night
Best For: Beach, Coastal, Weekend escape
Need To Know: Mandala Beach House sleeps a maximum of 12 adults.
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Paperbark Camp
Glamping at its most luxurious, this safari-style retreat is in the heart of the bush, featuring 12 canvas tents each with a bed, ensuite (and in the deluxe rooms, a bath), hardwood deck and wrap-around veranda.
The tents feature roll-up walls, so you can decide how much you want to bring Mother Nature in. Paperbark is where you will find The Gunyah Restaurant — which, as previously mentioned, is an absolute must.
Location: Woollamia
Price Guide: From $594 per night
Best For: Honeymoon, Nature lovers, Bush
Need To Know: Bookings that include a Friday or Saturday must be a two-night stay.
The Woods Farm
Set on 40 acres of farmland and only 10 minutes from Hyams Beach, this farm stay is the real deal; horses, cows, alpacas, chickens, and goats can all be spotted here, as well as wild kangaroos.
Choose from one of the ten glamping tents, decked out with a king-size bed, Turkish rugs, daybed or lounges. Or, opt for a three-bedroom self-contained cottage, all with the same layout but uniquely styled.
Location: Tomerong
Price Guide: From $428 per night
Best For: Families, Adventure, Weekend escape
Need To Know: Dogs are strictly allowed in cottages only and only if booked in advance and a fee paid.
FAQs About the Best Things to Do in Jervis Bay
Jervis Bay is best known for its dazzling white sand, with Hyams Beach famous for having some of the whitest sand in the world. Beyond the beaches, the region draws visitors for crystal-clear azure waters, abundant marine life and lush bushland. You’ll find everything from snorkelling and sea kayaking to sunset stargazing tours and the wildlife-rich Booderee National Park to the south. It’s a coastal escape that blends relaxed beach days with native produce, local breweries and luxury bush retreats, making it a favourite weekend destination on the NSW South Coast.
For a special-occasion dinner, The Gunyah Restaurant in Woollamia serves a seasonal, native-ingredient menu set among the treetops. If you’re after a relaxed feed, the century-old Huskisson Hotel offers pub classics and sunset views right on the water. For something with more zing, Wildginger in Huskisson dishes up vibrant Asian-fusion share plates, including a well-priced chef’s banquet with a vegan option. Between them you’ll cover fine dining, casual pub fare and lively group meals, all within a short drive around the bay.
Jervis Bay is made for the outdoors. Explore its famous beaches, then take to the water with Sea Kayak Jervis Bay on a half-day tour brimming with marine life. Wander the pristine beaches and walking trails of Booderee National Park, keeping an eye out for Cape St George Lighthouse. As the sun sets, join a Jervis Bay Stargazing tour on Nelson’s Beach for laser-guided constellation storytelling with a resident astrophysicist — and yes, it’s even dog-friendly.
Accommodation in Jervis Bay ranges from luxe glamping to spacious beach houses. For a romantic escape, Paperbark Camp in Woollamia offers safari-style canvas tents in the bush, complete with ensuites and wrap-around verandas. Families and groups might prefer Mandala Beach House, a six-bedroom home on Callala Bay with a saltwater pool and uninterrupted bay views. For something different, The Woods Farm near Tomerong pairs glamping tents and a self-contained cottage with a working farm — think horses, alpacas and wild kangaroos.
Jervis Bay is exceptionally family-friendly. The Woods Farm near Tomerong is a highlight, where little ones can meet horses, alpacas, goats and chickens and spot wild kangaroos, all just 10 minutes from Hyams Beach. Spend beach days building sandcastles on Hyams’ powdery white sand, or explore the walking trails and calm swimming spots of Booderee National Park. For a relaxed family meal, the Huskisson Hotel welcomes kids with pub classics and water views, while Jervis Bay Brewing Co.’s beer garden and rotating food trucks keep everyone happy.
Jervis Bay has some lovely options for visitors travelling with dogs. The standout is the Jervis Bay Stargazing tour on Nelson’s Beach — a 90-minute evening experience of laser-guided constellation storytelling with a resident astrophysicist, and it’s expressly dog-friendly. Beyond that, the region’s relaxed beer gardens and outdoor dining spots, like Jervis Bay Brewing Co. in Huskisson, are well suited to easygoing days out with a four-legged companion. Always check individual venue and beach policies before you visit, as dog rules vary across the bay’s beaches, parks and eateries.
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