Heather from Salty Lotus was kind enough to answer a few questions on what she considers the best things to do in Jervis Bay. We are convinced, it is time for a trip to the South Coast of NSW!
Heather – A typical day for us would start with taking our dogs to Nelson Beach – off leash before 8am and after 4pm – for a frolic with their furry friends. We often see sea eagles, and If we are lucky, we see and sometimes even swim with dolphins! There is a strong sense of community, with the same people there every morning regardless of the weather. But it is also lovely to meet visiting dogs and make new friends, so everyone is welcomed.
Jervis Bay Beach Options
Cave Beach
If there is no wind, we head to Booderee National Park for a surf at Cave Beach. When there is no surf we sometimes go snorkelling at Murray’s Beach.
Collingwood Beach
On a windy afternoon, we go kiteboarding or ‘wing dinging’ at the north end of Collingwood Beach. Friends and family enjoy coming down to the rocky outcrop at Moona Moona to watch.
Greenfields Beach & Hyams Beach
When we have visitors staying with us, one of my favourite activities is to have a picnic at Greenfields Beach, then wander along the white sands walk and Scribbly gum track, all the way to Hyams Beach.
Other things to do in Jervis Bay
On a still afternoon, a sunset SUP yoga class will leave you floating. It will be be equally challenging, hilarious, and a blissfully relaxing. With the sun setting over the hills in the west and at the same time the moon rising in the east, it is magical experience. Only surpassed by a full moon SUP yoga class.
Nearby Nowra is a sport climbing mecca, but Point Perpendicular, the north headland of Jervis Bay offers some of the best sea cliff climbing in Australia. My neighbour offers ‘cliffnics’ through his company Outdoor Raw. Enjoy local wine and produce while suspended from Shoalhavens most amazing cliffs – the best date ever!
Other notable mentions include Kraken Sourdough for a delicious late breakfast and grab some quality bread for lunch. If the weather is bad, grab some popcorn and catch a movie at Huski Pictures – a quaint theatre in a former community hall built in 1913. Or meet some friends at one of the local breweries for a catch up over a craft beer.
Tell us more about SUP Yoga
For experienced yogis, being immersed in nature adds a new dimension, and being on a floating SUP engages different muscles, increases your focus and challenges you in ways you can’t imagine.
But SUP yoga is for everyone, yogis and non-yogis alike, paddlers and non-paddlers.
It is a playful, fun, full body work out that will have you laughing until your abs hurt, then feeling the deepest sense of peace as you end the class lying on your back in savasana, with your eyes closed and only the sound of the water lapping at your SUP, birds calling and a gentle breeze rustling the beach vegetation in the distance. Try it – even the staunchest sceptics are won over well before the end of a class.
Thanks for your detailed locals guide Heather!
If anyone is in Jervis Bay, we highly recommend you reach out and book a SUP Yoga class with https://www.saltylotus.com.au/
