Guidebook for Vincentia
Parks & Nature
Hyams Beach
Cyrus StThe whitest sand in the Guinness Book of Records
Is part of the 55 km boardwalk around Jervis Bay. It is great for walking, biking, pet friendly, stunning views
6 locals recommend
White Sands Walk
White Sands WalkIs part of the 55 km boardwalk around Jervis Bay. It is great for walking, biking, pet friendly, stunning views
Marine park (only 2 in Australia, including The Great Barrier Reef) offers fishing, snorkeling, boating and swimming. Clear water, no pollution.
16 locals recommend
Jervis Bay Marine Park
4 Woollamia RdMarine park (only 2 in Australia, including The Great Barrier Reef) offers fishing, snorkeling, boating and swimming. Clear water, no pollution.
With its powder-white sands, crystal clear waters, forests, woodlands and wetlands, parts of this south coast park seem untouched by people. Its Aboriginal heritage, however, goes back thousands of years and local Aboriginal people maintain strong connections with the land.
30 locals recommend
Jervis Bay National Park
Irrayadda Creek TrackWith its powder-white sands, crystal clear waters, forests, woodlands and wetlands, parts of this south coast park seem untouched by people. Its Aboriginal heritage, however, goes back thousands of years and local Aboriginal people maintain strong connections with the land.
The jewel of the South Coast, the most stunning beach with white sands. Better than QLD beaches. Great for snorkeling, diving, fishing, whale watching and bush walking.
30 locals recommend
Murrays Beach
The jewel of the South Coast, the most stunning beach with white sands. Better than QLD beaches. Great for snorkeling, diving, fishing, whale watching and bush walking.
Booderee Botanic Gardens are the only Aboriginal-owned botanic gardens in Australia. Here visitors can learn about bush tucker and medicinal uses of plants and the long association that Koori people have with the area and the plants of south eastern Australia.
At the Scribbly Lawn, electric barbecues and a sheltered picnic area are available for large groups or wet weather use. There are a number of beautiful walking trails through the Botanic Gardens and it is an excellent place to observe birds and other animals.
22 locals recommend
Booderee Botanic Gardens
Botanic Gardens AccessBooderee Botanic Gardens are the only Aboriginal-owned botanic gardens in Australia. Here visitors can learn about bush tucker and medicinal uses of plants and the long association that Koori people have with the area and the plants of south eastern Australia.
At the Scribbly Lawn, electric barbecues and a sheltered picnic area are available for large groups or wet weather use. There are a number of beautiful walking trails through the Botanic Gardens and it is an excellent place to observe birds and other animals.
The favourite beach of tourists, loved by kids and adults. Offers shade, BBQs, walks, bird life and stunning views. Great spot for snorkeling and diving. Entry car fee into the park. https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowUserReviews-g528972-d2458960-r145443306-Booderee_National_Park-Jervis_Bay_New_South_Wales.html
78 locals recommend
Green Patch
Village RoadThe favourite beach of tourists, loved by kids and adults. Offers shade, BBQs, walks, bird life and stunning views. Great spot for snorkeling and diving. Entry car fee into the park. https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowUserReviews-g528972-d2458960-r145443306-Booderee_National_Park-Jervis_Bay_New_South_Wales.html
Arts & Culture
It is a wonderful museum with local art collections and a Maritime collection. Lady Denman ferry is placed there revealing its great historical past. Great for families and art lovers. Around is a mangrove wetlands boardwalk and lush gardens with small crabs and a pond with big fish one can feed. The surrounding buildings are historic, including an old school, church, etc. and there is the Australian local Aborigine small shop/museum selling their crafts. Once a month on 3rd Sat there is a market there with entertainment.
155 locals recommend
Jervis Bay Maritime Museum
11 Woollamia RdIt is a wonderful museum with local art collections and a Maritime collection. Lady Denman ferry is placed there revealing its great historical past. Great for families and art lovers. Around is a mangrove wetlands boardwalk and lush gardens with small crabs and a pond with big fish one can feed. The surrounding buildings are historic, including an old school, church, etc. and there is the Australian local Aborigine small shop/museum selling their crafts. Once a month on 3rd Sat there is a market there with entertainment.
http://www.galamban.net
Australian Aboregenes - Galamban can share their traditional knowledge that has been passed down through generations o. Galamban Extraordinary Aboriginal Experiences: "Sharing our Country, our Culture, our Way."
Galamban
Jervis Bay Roadhttp://www.galamban.net
Australian Aboregenes - Galamban can share their traditional knowledge that has been passed down through generations o. Galamban Extraordinary Aboriginal Experiences: "Sharing our Country, our Culture, our Way."
Boobook on Owen
57 Owen StA wonderful small book shop, surrounded by coffee shops.
Shopping
There are 2 large shopping centers in Vincentia that include Coles, Woolworths, Aldis and many small shops and cafes.
99 locals recommend
Vincentia Shopping Village
5 Burton StThere are 2 large shopping centers in Vincentia that include Coles, Woolworths, Aldis and many small shops and cafes.
Tomerong market is a wonderful local experience with its crafts, local produce and live entertainment. It is on 3rd Saturday every month.
Tomerong
Tomerong market is a wonderful local experience with its crafts, local produce and live entertainment. It is on 3rd Saturday every month.
There are 2 lively monthly local markets in Huskisson: second Sunday at the oval http://www.huskissonmarkets.com.au/ and another one at Lady Denman, every first Saturday of the month.
There are lots of cafes, shops and souvenier places.
148 locals recommend
Huskisson
There are 2 lively monthly local markets in Huskisson: second Sunday at the oval http://www.huskissonmarkets.com.au/ and another one at Lady Denman, every first Saturday of the month.
There are lots of cafes, shops and souvenier places.
Entertainment & Activities
A wonderful golf course with a restaurant and stunning water views.
81 locals recommend
The Country Club Vincentia
49 Murray StA wonderful golf course with a restaurant and stunning water views.
A wonderful outing is whale-dolphin-seals tours operated from the nearby Huskisson. One may also see swimming penguins.
136 locals recommend
Dolphin Watch Cruises Jervis Bay
58 Owen StA wonderful outing is whale-dolphin-seals tours operated from the nearby Huskisson. One may also see swimming penguins.
Kayaking whether to rent or bring your own - Vincentia is the best place for it. There are many beaches to choose from, one can always find one without the wind and big waves.
13 locals recommend
Sea Kayak Jervis Bay
20 Macgibbon ParadeKayaking whether to rent or bring your own - Vincentia is the best place for it. There are many beaches to choose from, one can always find one without the wind and big waves.
The 55 km walking and bike track around Jervis Bay has now been completed! Enjoy spectacular views of white sands, Australian bush land and crystal clear water as you walk. Bike or walk every section of this stunning track!
63 locals recommend
Jervis Bay Bike Hire
10 Burton StreetThe 55 km walking and bike track around Jervis Bay has now been completed! Enjoy spectacular views of white sands, Australian bush land and crystal clear water as you walk. Bike or walk every section of this stunning track!
A historic, 100 year old cinema and is fully modernized with stereo speakers. Shows great films and has a charming atmosphere, not to be missed! Tickets only $10 pp.
106 locals recommend
Huskisson Pictures
19 Sydney StA historic, 100 year old cinema and is fully modernized with stereo speakers. Shows great films and has a charming atmosphere, not to be missed! Tickets only $10 pp.
A fantastic indoors leisure center that includes swimming pools, spa and gym. Great for kids on a rainy day and adults also.
57 locals recommend
Bay & Basin Leisure Centre
The Wool RoadA fantastic indoors leisure center that includes swimming pools, spa and gym. Great for kids on a rainy day and adults also.
Jervis Bay has beaches with waves, good for surfing, stand up paddle, snorkeling, fishing, diving, boating, kayaking, bush walking.
87 locals recommend
Jervis Bay
Jervis Bay has beaches with waves, good for surfing, stand up paddle, snorkeling, fishing, diving, boating, kayaking, bush walking.
Diving: one can see reefs with lots of beautiful fish like in QLD! And snorkeling!
38 locals recommend
Dive Jervis Bay
2 Owen StDiving: one can see reefs with lots of beautiful fish like in QLD! And snorkeling!
Husky Sports
336 Huskisson RdBowling and minigolf and a Chinese restaurant, great fun!
A great country zoo with a variety of animals, tours and bush walks, wonderful for families.
176 locals recommend
Shoalhaven Zoo And Adventure World
23 Rock Hill RdA great country zoo with a variety of animals, tours and bush walks, wonderful for families.
Fly through the air on our flying foxes before finding yourselves scrambling along the rock face on Australia’s First Cliff Edge adventure park along the banks of the Shoalhaven River.
83 locals recommend
Trees Adventure - Nowra Park
23 Rock Hill RdFly through the air on our flying foxes before finding yourselves scrambling along the rock face on Australia’s First Cliff Edge adventure park along the banks of the Shoalhaven River.
Food Scene
Lovely water views and nice food, great for large groups and families. Poker machines, meat raffles, musical entertainment.
57 locals recommend
Club Jervis Bay
8 Currambene StLovely water views and nice food, great for large groups and families. Poker machines, meat raffles, musical entertainment.
A wonderful Cambewarra Estate Winery with a beautiful setting.
43 locals recommend
Cambewarra Estate Winery
520 Illaroo RdA wonderful Cambewarra Estate Winery with a beautiful setting.
Vincentia Chinese Restaurant (Shopping Village)
21 Burton StGreat Chinese food in Vincentia
3Gringo's Mexican Restaurant in Vincentia, great food!
80 locals recommend
3Gringo's Mexican Restaurant
5 Burton St3Gringo's Mexican Restaurant in Vincentia, great food!
Appetite Plus
5 Burton StA wonderful small cafe/takeaway in Vincentia!
Hyams Beach
Cyrus StGourmet cafe at the beautiful Hyams Beach.
Our favourite restaurant in Huskisson, fresh food, juices, recommend!
52 locals recommend
Pilgrims Huskisson
57 Owen StOur favourite restaurant in Huskisson, fresh food, juices, recommend!
The most elegant and delicious food and the amazing setting in the bush! An incredible experience. It is a bit costly but is worth it on a very special occasion.
6 locals recommend
Paperbark Camp
571 Woollamia RdThe most elegant and delicious food and the amazing setting in the bush! An incredible experience. It is a bit costly but is worth it on a very special occasion.
World Famous Fish N Chips
54 Owen StBest local fish and chips!
Taj Indian Restaurant Huskisson
47 Owen StGreat Indian food!
Hawng Khrua Thai Restaurant
74 Owen StThai local restaurant
Drinks & Nightlife
Great water views, wonderful food, nightlife and live music. Free outdoor salt pools one for kids and one for adults (water cleaned weekly, closed on Thursdays.
206 locals recommend
Huskisson Hotel
75 Owen StGreat water views, wonderful food, nightlife and live music. Free outdoor salt pools one for kids and one for adults (water cleaned weekly, closed on Thursdays.
Getting Around
A bus connecting train from Sydney
18 locals recommend
Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl - Stand 1 station
A bus connecting train from Sydney
Bomaderry Station
Meroo StreetA train from Sydney
Take a ferry across the Jervis bay. Weekend service commences Sept everyday during the school holidays 24 Sept to 9 Oct and in summer. Ten minute voyage, departs hourly from Myola to Huskisson. Enjoy the Currambene creek sunset cruise (BYO wine & cheese) for $25 per person. http://www.huskyferry.com/
40 locals recommend
Husky Ferry
1 Currambene StTake a ferry across the Jervis bay. Weekend service commences Sept everyday during the school holidays 24 Sept to 9 Oct and in summer. Ten minute voyage, departs hourly from Myola to Huskisson. Enjoy the Currambene creek sunset cruise (BYO wine & cheese) for $25 per person. http://www.huskyferry.com/