Jervis Bay, Huskisson, Sussex Inlet, Callala Bay
Protected by the Beecroft Headland, Jervis Bay is a serene stretch of water surrounded by pristine beaches with reputedly the whitest sand in the world. Underwater, the scenery is just as exquisite! Amazing rock formations teem with marine wildlife creating a divers haven second only to the Great Barrier Reef. The crystal waters fringed by the brilliant white shores also make a captivating spot for swimming and sunbathing as well as the range of watersports on offer.
The accommodation and activity centre, Huskisson is the largest of a number of seaside villages spread around the bay. Lying beside the clear waters of Currambene Creek, the Lady Denman Heritage Complex is an award winning tourist attraction featuring a fish feeding harbour, maritime museum, and a fascinating wetlands boardwalk which allows visitors to view important mangrove ecosystems first-hand. Huskisson also provides a good base for exploring the nearby Booderee National Park.
Encompassing most of the southern headland of Jervis Bay and the eastern shores of St Georges Basin, Booderee National Park contains bushwalks which enable hikers to experience diverse environments over short distances. Trails pass through tall eucalypt forests, coastal heath, and pockets of rainforest, finishing up on the coast by sandstone cliffs and secluded beaches. This incredible coastline has become a mecca for diving, snorkelling and swimming, and Cave Beach has excellent surfing. Also in the park worth visiting is the Cape St George Lighthouse, otherwise known as Ruined Lighthouse, and the picturesque Booderee Botanic Garden.
On the southern end of the inlet to St Georges Basin, is the holiday hamlet of Sussex Inlet. The wonderful waterways and beaches surrounding the town are favourite spots for fishing, waterskiing, sailing and swimming.
