Jervis Bay Beaches are some of the most stunning and whitest beaches in New South Wales, and are only a two-and-a-half hour drive from Sydney.
If you’re looking for these famous white Jervis Bay beaches, don’t go after a stormy period. I did exactly that the last time I was in Jervis Bay and the wind and waves had rocked the shoreline mile after mile of smelly brown algae and other marine debris, particularly at Blenheim Beach in Vincentia and the generally spectacular and secluded Hyams Beach. .
But even when parts of the coast have degrees of visual pollution, you will still find clear, pristine beaches around Jervis Bay.
Get to Huskisson
Jervis Bay’s largest town is Huskisson along the western Jervis Bay arc. It is quite contiguous with the next town, Vincentia, just to the south.
To get to Huskisson from Sydney, take the Princes Highway (Highway 1) all the way south to Nowra in the Shoalhaven region.
Just outside the southern edge of town, keep an eye out for the detour to Jervis Bay. This would be Jervis Bay Rd and there are prominent signs at roundabouts and intersections. Turn left onto Huskisson Rd.
City center
You will know that you are in the center of Huskisson town when you see shops, and people, to your left and right. You may notice the strip of water on your left where a few boats are moored, including one or two cruise ships. This is where Currambene Creek flows into Jervis Bay.
In front of you, and you will know that you are there because you cannot go any further except turn right at a roundabout, there are parking spaces near the water. Just before entering the roundabout, on your left, you would find Husky Pub, which has a good view of Callala Beach to the north and the bay to the east.
Beaches
Huskisson Beach that begins at Tapalla Point runs south to Moona Moona Creek. Because it is close to parking lots and caravan parks, this beach tends to get crowded, especially in the warmer months.
Across Moona Creek to the south is the long stretch of white sand that is Collingwood Beach and continues onto Orion Beach and Barfleur Beach in Vincentia.
South of Plantation Point are Nelson Beach, Blenheim Beach, and Greenfields Beach, all in the Vincentia area.
If you’ve been hearing about Hyams Beach, head out of town back to Jervis Bay Rd, head south for some distance, and turn left at the sign pointing to Hyams Beach.
Playa Callala
North of Huskisson, across the mouth of Currambene Creek, is the long stretch of Callala Beach, which certainly looks extremely attractive from the pier park and around the Husky Pub area. Unfortunately, there is no path down the across the stream.
To get to Callala Beach you need to return to Princes Highway, head north towards Nowra and look for the turnoff to Culburra Beach, but turn right before reaching Culburra onto Coonema Rd. Watch for the turnoff to Callala Beach
Dolphin watch
There are dolphin watching and sightseeing cruises from Huskisson at Huskisson Wharf.
Underwater adventures
Diving and snorkeling excursions can be taken from Huskisson town center.
Where to eat
There are Chinese and Thai restaurants at Huskisson, good pub food at Husky Pub, club food at the local RSL Club, and any number of sandwich and fish and chip shops. There are relatively fewer places to eat in Vincentia.
