Fun Holiday Activities in Huskisson and the Jervis Bay Area
When on your South Coast Holiday in Huskisson and Jervis Bay there are a variety of different activities that can be additional to the usual beach, water, cafes and National Park experiences.Some examples are listed below:
Jervis Bay Maritime Museum and Jervis Bay Visitor Information
Woollamia Rd, Huskisson 2540
Phone 4441 5675
The Jervis Bay Maritime Museum features a world-renowned collection of maritime artefacts and navigational and surveying instruments. The Museum exhibits a range of nautical equipment, models, photographs, paintings, drawings and objects relating to the history and heritage of the Jervis Bay area. The museum is also the home of theLady Denman Ferry.
The museum is close to the entrance into Huskisson. As well as being an information centre for the area, it also has an indigenous emphasis.They also hold a monthly market on the grounds.
https://www.jervisbaymaritimemuseum.asn.au/
Horse Riding
Valhara Horse Riding
Falls Creek Rd, Falls Creek via Nowra
Phone 02 4447 8320
http://www.valhallahorseriding.com.au/
Bay and Basin Leisure Centre
Family friendly. Café there as well so you can swim then enjoy a cuppa or watch the children swim while you have a cuppa. They also have a gym. Good place to visit if it’s raining and you can’t go to the beach.
http://www.shoalhavenswimandfitness.com.au/Our-Centres/Bay-Basin
Picture (Movie) Theatre
Husky Pictures
Cnr Sydney St & Owen St, Huskisson
Phone 02 4441 6343 recorded program or 02 4441 5076 for cinema
http://www.huskipics.com.au/ - use the link to find out what is showing.
Quaint old building and lovely atmosphere – been a few times and enjoyed it.
Around Jervis Bay Bike Hire
Mobile: 0410 335 015 or 0432436334
Link: http://www.jervisbaybikehire.com/
Fresh Fish
Some of our guests may wish to purchase fresh fish to cook themselves. An excellent place is Nowra Fresh Fish and Meat Market. This is on the left as you pass through Nowra. Turn left down Moss Street to access it. Check their website for location and produce: http://nowrafresh.com/ There is also a fruit and vegetable shop at the other end of the carpark if you need these items.
You could also try the very popular ‘World Famous Fish and Chips’ which sells fresh or cooked local fish and they are located at:
54 Owen St, Huskisson
Phone: (02) 4441 5556
https://m.facebook.com/World-Famous-Fish-and-Chips-1579226399062615/
Nowra Speedway
Fast paced family fun. They have a summer calendar of events which are held on Saturdays from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. A canteen provides hot food and snacks and a mobile coffee van is there for cappuccinos or hot chocolate. Check the links if you’re interested: http://www.nowraspeedway.com.au/ and for the calendar of events: http://www.nowraspeedway.com.au/calendar
Putt Putt Golf
Located at the Huskisson Bowling Club (Club Husky) near the entry to Huskisson. From time to time it will be advertised on TV.
http://www.clubhusky.com.au/minigolf.html
Ten Pin Bowling
Teens and family fun if the weather is wet. Does involve driving in to Nowra. (We used to do this when our children were in upper primary and high school.)
Shoalhaven City Lanes & Leisure Centre
Address:Lot 5 Narang Rd, Bomaderry NSW 2541
Phone:(02) 4422 1200
https://www.facebook.com/shoalcitytenpinbowl
Shoalhaven Zoo
Shoalhaven Zoo, formerly the Nowra Animal Park, is an animal park on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia.
Address:23 Rock Hill Rd, North Nowra NSW 2541
Area:6 ha
Families with primary age children and overseas guests would enjoy this zoo as there are many Australian animals in the zoo. When we visited with overseas guests, there was the opportunity to have our photos taken with the koalas. And when you have ‘walked your feet off’, you can stop in at the Shoalhaven Zoo’s café and gift shop.
Husky Ferry
The Husky Ferry operates between the Huskisson wharf and Myola.Myola is up the Currambene Creek and on the other side from Huskisson.Mostly runs during spring and summer and is available for hiring for special events.
Phone: 0467 648 504
Website: http://www.huskyferry.com/
Shopping – a variety of coastal and specialty shops can also be found along Owen Street.
Small supermarket in Owen Street, Huskisson – opposite Club Jervis Bay – Friendly Grocer at 66 Owen St, Huskisson.
Vincentia Shopping Centre has a Coles Supermarket – travel from Huskisson over Moona Moona Creek bridge and drive along Elizabeth Street until you get to the roundabout. In this shopping complex you will find Coles and many other shops.
Vincentia Marketplace – new shopping centre that has Woolworths, Aldi, chemist, medical centre, a number of different cafes and specialty shops. At the Elizabeth Street roundabout turn right into Wool Road and head towards Sanctuary Point. At the next roundabout turn right towards the shopping centre which is clearly visible from the roundabout.