About Jervis Bay
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Obtaining Jervis Bay accommodation is a real treat. Jervis bay is an ideal holiday destination. This is due to the stunning surroundings in Jervis Bay and the fact that there are many Jervis Bay holiday rentals available.
Hyams Beach on Jervis Bay is reputed to have the whitest sand in the world! This spectacular bay is lined with coast villages Callala Bay, Callala Beach, Myola, Huskisson, Vincentia and Hymas Beach. Booderee National Park (part of Jervis Bay Territory) which lies on the southern curve of the bay, is one of the state's most visited parks. It is also home to the Royal Australian Naval College, HMAS Cresswell.
Rich in Aboriginal history and abundant with native flor and fauna, Jervis Bay is the deepest sheltered harbour in Australia, with an average depth of 19 metres and an area of 124 square kilometres. In relative term, Jervis Bay could accommodate two Botany Bays or eight Sydney Harbours and is deep enough to anchor the largest ships of our Navy.
About one million people visit Jervis Bay annually for the stunning beaches, the excellent scuba diving, snorkelling and recreational fishing. And also for the chance to see the 60 to 70 bottlenose dolphins that call the bay their home. Increasingly common are passing visit of humpback whales, southern right whales and common dolphins. A colony of 10,000 little penguins reside on Bowen Island off Booderee National Park.
Huskisson houses the fascinating Lady Denman Maritime Museum and Gallery. (02) 4441 5675. 10-4pm. Open daily. Home of the historic Lady Denman Ferry, one of the Sydney ferries which retired back to where it was orginally built. The complex houses one of the world's finest collections of antique instruments and nauticalia. See also Timbery's Aboriginal Workshop, the Mangrove Boardwalk, Fish Feeding and a museum shop for books and collectables. BBQ and picnic area. Fresh product markets 1st Sat of the month.
Dotted throughout the villages of Jervis Bay are numerous cafes and restaurants. Many artists reside and work in the region and every two years, the See Change Winter Arts Festival takes place around June. A tour of the area with open your eyes to some of the state's most beautiful scenery, the most rewarding recreational activities and a sensuous array of local food, wine and luxury products.
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