Huskisson on Jervis Bay South Coast Tourist Information
Tourist Information: Huskisson | Jervis Bay & Shoalhaven | Photo Tour
A Brief History of Huskisson
The British Colonial Secretary after whom Huskisson is named is remembered less for the perpetuation of his name by this main service centre and entry point for the Jervis Bay area than for the rather bizarre way in which he met his death.
Only a few years after the tiny settlement was named after him, William Huskisson was in conversation with, of all people, the Duke of Wellington at the opening of the Liverpool to Manchester railway line.
At this opening ceremony he was run down and killed by George Stephenson's recently invented steam engine, the 'Rocket'.
Huskisson was an established settlement by the 1840s and its sheltered position by the mouth of the Currumbene Creek encouraged the eventual development of a successful boat building industry
The boat builders's craft is remembered by a maritime museum and working dock where pride of place goes to the former Sydney Harbour ferry Lady Denman which was returned to Huskisson after being 'retired' from service.
Huskisson, now an historic shipbuilding, and fishing village sits at the most westerly edge of Jervis Bay, bordered by Currumbene and Moona Moona creeks. The township of Huskisson is a 15 minute drive south of Nowra that in turn is 2 hours south of Sydney.
Over the years the town has been modernised without losing the charm of a once bustling shipbuilding and fishing village.
Huskisson presents a variety of shops, restaurants, a medical centre, fishing tackle, Golf courses, Fitness Centres, Dolphin Watch Cruises, Lawn Bowls and a range of Clubs
Lady Denman Heritage Complex Huskisson
On Woollamia Road, Huskisson the Lady Denman Heritage Complex features a maritime museum and Timbery's Aboriginal Gallery.
While there you can a walk around the mangroves on the boardwalk, visit the Beaufort bomber memorial or even watch the fish feeding.
Also included is a gift shop and BBQ and picnic areas. The Lady Denman Heritage Complex has disabled access and is open daily from 10 - 4.
Huskisson Beaches and Waterways
The local Huskisson beaches are superbly clean and inviting. Jervis Bay is one of the safest waterways on the NSW South Coast, ideal for swimming, canoeing, sailing and fishing.
There are many secluded spots, rich in wildlife, distant from the noise of life, ideal for a relaxing day.
Other Attractions close to Huskisson
Greenfields Beach, is the focal point of the Jervis Bay National Park and is of exceptional beauty.
Booderee National Park offers a range of exceptional picnic spots, Greenpatch, Bristol Point, Hole in the Wall, Scottish Rocks and Murrays Beach, all of which are on the waters of Jervis Bay and within a very short drive from the Sandholme Guesthouse.
There are a number of good wineries in the area, Jasper Valley Winery, Silos estate, Coolangatta Estate, Cambewarra Estate Winery, Bundewallah Estate Winery and Fern Gully.
There are many fine local restaurants in Huskisson and your hosts suggest the following for their quality and variety
- Seagrass Brassiere in Huskisson
- The Gunyah Restaurant in Wollomia
- Reflections Waterfront Restaurant in Huskisson
- Hawng Khrua Thai Restaurant in Huskisson
Tourist Information: Huskisson | Jervis Bay & Shoalhaven | Photo Tour
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Tourist Information Huskisson Jervis Bay Shoalhaven South Coast NSW Australia
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