What are the best things to do in Huskisson, NSW?

The best things to do in Huskisson, NSW, include the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum, the mangrove boardwalk and dolphin-watching cruises.

5 best things to do in Huskisson, NSW

The best things to do in Huskisson are:

Swimming at Huskisson Beach.
Walking the Jervis Bay Mangrove Boardwalk.
Seeing dolphins on a Jervis Bay cruise.
Take an alternative cruise that concentrates on seals and sea cliffs.
Learn about regional history at the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum.

Where is Huskisson, NSW?

Huskisson, NSW, is the hub town of Jervis Bay, and has the biggest range of restaurants and accommodation in the region.

The town is about 20 minutes south-east of Nowra, and was once a boat-building town rather than a tourist town. The Jervis Bay Maritime Museum covers that history, and houses the historic Lady Denman ferry.

Things to do in Huskisson, NSW: Jervis Bay beaches

Other things to do in Huskisson include sunbathing and swimming at Huskisson Beach. Anywhere else, this would be the unquestioned highlight. But you’re spoiled for choice in Jervis Bay for world class white sand beaches, so might prefer Murrays Beach, Hyams Beach or Callala Beach instead.

Further options for swimming include the Huskisson Sea Pool at the mouth of Currambene Creek. Nearby is one end of the Jervis Bay mangrove boardwalk, which stretches 1.4km to the Maritime Museum. Signs along the way explain the eco-system.

Boats in Currambene Creek, Huskisson. Photo courtesy of Dee Kramer/ Destination NSW.

Things to do in Huskisson, NSW: Dolphin-watching cruises

The best things to do in Huskisson, however, are on the water. Jervis Bay is famous for its resident dolphin pods. Dolphin Watch Cruises and Jervis Bay Wild are the two main cruise operators.

Jervis Bay Wild uses boom nets in the summer months, which means you can drift along in the water behind the boat. The company also offers kayak, canoe and stand-up paddleboard hire. The basic 1.5 hour dolphin cruise costs $35.

Both Jervis Bay Wild and Dolphin Watch Cruises run whale-watching tours in the winter months. Dolphin Watch Cruises also offers a seals and sea cliffs cruise, which visits the colonies of Australian fur seals and the New Zealand fur seals. These cruises also take in sea cliffs that are nearly 100 metres high. The staple dolphin cruises cost $35, however.

For Jervis Bay’s whale watching season, aim for mid-May to mid-November.

The Jervis Bay Marine Park is also a fabulous diving destination. Dive Jervis Bay offers PADI courses and diving trips from Huskisson.

For dining in Huskisson, try Wild Ginger, Stone Grill or the Huskisson pub. The best way to get to Huskisson from Myola on the other side of Currambene Creek is the Husky Ferry.

6 Jervis Bay experiences worth booking now

See the dolphins and lounge above the water on a dolphin cruise with boom netting.
Explore the beaches, spotting wildlife on the way, with a sea kayaking tour.
Watch sunset on the beach, then explore the heavens with an astrophysicist on an evening stargazing experience.
Admire the migrating humpbacks on a whale-watching cruise.
Try cycling on the sand on a Culburra Beach fat-biking tour.
Discover the lesser-visited hideaways on a hidden secrets cruise.

Where to stay in Huskisson

The best Huskisson accommodation options are:

For a holiday park kids will love: Jervis Bay Holiday Park.
To be right in the centre of the action: Huskisson Hotel.
For a well-reviewed motel: Jervis Bay Motel.

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