Top Activities on the Ground in Jervis Bay

A few hours drive south of Sydney, Jervis Bay National Park is a reserve known for its remarkable sea cliffs and beaches, but many of these highlights are difficult to get to on a day trip. If you don’t have the time for a camping trip, this cruise around the bay is a great fit for any schedule. Head out in the late morning or early afternoon and sail along the dramatic coastline, looking out for dolphins, bird life, and other local animals.

Witness one of nature’s most fascinating phenomena: the annual humpback whale migration. Set sail for the crystalline waters of the Jervis Bay Marine Park and get up close to the gentle giants, who migrate to the warm waters of New South Wales between May and November. Enjoy prime viewing opportunities on-board your cruise vessel, with the chance to spot bottlenose dolphins, penguins, seals, and albatross along the way.

Get onto your fat-tire bike and take a self-guided ride on Culburra beach, at your own speed and pace. You’ll ride on soft sand and beach tracks, and you have the freedom to stop to take swims, maybe pack a picnic, or go the scenic way and stop at Crookhaven Heads Lighthouse, and when finished spend time at the Burradise Community Gardens, where it finishes.