Local Attractions
Jervis Bay has a host of things to see and do. Grevillea Cottage is situated on one of Australia's most beautiful stretches of coast, close to beaches, bush and tourist amenities. It is ideally located to discover and enjoy all that this remarkable place has to offer. There are numerous ways to explore the clear waters of Jervis Bay.
- Jervis Bay Cruises, Diving & Water Activities
- Dolphin & whale watching cruises depart locally and are an excellent way to see some of the Bay's unique wildlife.
- Local tours include dolphin & whale watching, snorkelling, swimming and bushwalking.
- Fishing charters are also popular for tourists who want to venture further than the beach or wharf to catch a bite to eat.
- To explore beneath the sea, take advantage of the many diving expeditions offered around the bay. Beginners through to the most experienced divers will enjoy exploring the Jervis Bay Marine Park and the old wrecks located on the sea floor. Or you may simply enjoy snorkelling along the shorelines of the bay.
- Sailing, surfing, sea kayaking, windsurfing, swimming and other water activities are also popular. It is difficult to resist the bay's inviting clear-blue waters and white sandy beaches.
- South Coast Walks & Tours
- Guided walks & tours are a great way to explore the nearby Booderee National Park, a must see on any visit to the South Coast. This park, and the Botanic Gardens have a combined entry fee that gives access for a week. Along with beautiful beaches, and pristine bush, the Park contains many historical and cultural features. The information centre at the entrance to Booderee National Park is a good starting point for information about the aboriginal history of the area and details of cultural and bush tucker tours. Some of the many highlights in the park include Greenpatch, Bristol Point, Hole in the Wall, Scottish Rocks, Murray's Beach, Caves Beach and the ruined Lighthouse at Cape St George.
- Other attractions include the heritage-listed naval base, H.M.A.S Creswell (limited public access on weekends only, check at the security gate.)
- Local towns - Huskisson, Vincentia
- Local towns offer a wide selection of restaurants, shops and other places of interest. In Huskisson there are pubs, restaurants, a cinema, the Lady Denman Heritage Complex and Laddie Timbery's Aboriginal Gallery. Vincentia is Jervis Bay's district shopping centre with a modern BI-LO store and numerous other shops. St Georges Basin Country Club offers bowling, golf, tennis, squash and other entertainment venues.
- And if all this sounds too much then the tranquillity of Jervis Bay also makes it an ideal place for rest and relaxation. Curl up and read a book on the couch, go for a leisurely walk or just do nothing. Grevillea Cottage is the perfect place to unwind.
