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Jervis Bay Attractions

The Lady welcomes you everyday... The Lady Denman Maritime Museum is just one of the attractions in an exciting six hectare bushland waterside wonderland. The Lady Denman Heritage Complex has won many prestigious awards including the NSW Tourism Award of Distinction. Families can feed huge snapper, flathead or shark, spot the crabs from the mangrove boardwalk, show the kids an old shipyard or visit an aboriginal craft workshop where you can throw a boomerang and meet its maker. Open daily from 10am to 4pm, for enquiries phone (02) 4441 5675.

Emus will amuse you at Marayong Park Deep6 Diving

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Booderee National Park and Botanic Gardens

Booderee National Park and Botanic Gardens is jointly managed by the Wreck Bay Aborigional Community Council and the Commonwealth Goverment. Visitors can enjoy some spectacular sights and even see whales, dolphins, Kangaroos and a huge variety of bird life all in their natural playground.

Established walking tracks, picnic grounds and camp sites make it easy for families and campers to appreciate the many wonderful aspects of Booderee National Park. With a boundary of high rugged cliffs to the gentle and picturesque beaches meeting up with the pristine waters of the South Pacific and Jervis Bay Marine Park, there is always plenty to see and do.

The nominal daily entry fee is obviously well spent in caring for wildlife and maintaining this national treasure. Rangers are on the lookout to make sure everything is in order - they are able to answer most questions you might have to help you enjoy your stay.

The visitor centre supplies a history of the park and free maps showing the many walking trails ranging from 5 minutes to 2 and a half hours - there is something to suit all ages and levels of fitness. The Botanic Garden is a highlights of rainforest, native flowers and plants surrounding wonderful picnic grounds by the lake. The pathways through the garden are without steps and are wheelchair friendly. Booderee Visitor Centre is open daily, Jervis Bay Rd Ph 02- 4443 0977 Website

South Coast Hideaway at Jervis Bay

Jervis Bay and coastline of little townships is Shoalhaven's favourite water wonderland. Jervis Bay is famous for the whitest sand in the world, and it's crystal clear waters. Discover the tranquil bush settings within the National Parks. The centre of the Jervis Bay tourist haven is Huskisson, which has always been a town with a strong association with the sea. In 1861 George Dent started building boats around the mouth of Currambene Creek and ship building soon became the town's major industry.

To the south of Huskisson lies Vincentia, with boast ramps and seven beautiful beaches. Hyams Beach is renowned as having the whitest sand in the world. The idyllic setting of St Georges Basin and Sanctuary Point have made them the fastest growing towns in the Shoalhaven in recent years.

The protected waters of the basin allows for swimming, family picnics, water-skiing, canoeing and more. Back on the highway a stop at Wandandian will be pleasant break with little craft shops, nurseries and beautiful surroundings.

Jervis Bay Whales

 

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