Discover Huskisson

Huskisson offers several distinct reasons to plan a trip: the Mangrove Boardwalk in the marine reserve, maritime history at the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum and Gallery, a sea pool, markets and departures from Huskisson Wharf. If you’re looking for a hotel in Huskisson, first consider which of these activities you want to shape your travel dates around. This makes it easier to assess the town based on specific interests for each day, without confusing the different offerings.

Mangrove Boardwalk and Sea Pool

The 1.4-kilometre Mangrove Boardwalk runs through a marine reserve. From the boardwalk, you can watch crabs, pelicans, fish and stingrays without getting wet. The boardwalk is free, family-friendly and fully wheelchair-accessible. As conditions and accessibility may change, check the latest information before your visit. Another activity to consider is the Huskisson Sea Pool, which has a 50 m sea pool. Check its current operating status in advance, as operating arrangements may change. For planning your day, wildlife watching on the boardwalk and swimming in the pool are two distinct options.

Maritime history and information

The Jervis Bay Maritime Museum and Gallery is a tourist attraction in Huskisson and is home to the historic Lady Denman, the only surviving wooden Sydney Harbour ferry. The museum also has a world-renowned collection of maritime artefacts, including navigation and surveying instruments. These instruments add a technical perspective to the collection alongside the history of the ship: navigation and surveying are distinct subjects within the maritime collection. The Jervis Bay Visitor Information Centre is also located in the museum. Visitors can get information, brochures and maps for the Jervis Bay area there. The museum thus combines a visit to a maritime collection with practical information for a stay in the region. Visitor services may change; check the latest information about the information centre before your visit.

Markets, shellfish and departures

The Huskisson Market is held monthly on the second Sunday at the sports ground next to the Huskisson Bowling Club. The date or venue may differ for individual market days. If the market is important to your trip, check the date in advance. The goods on offer can also vary: depending on the market day, you may find live plants, unique arts and crafts, fresh produce, second-hand goods and other items. The market is therefore a time-specific event with different possible highlights, rather than an offering that is always the same.

The Jervis Bay Shellfish Market is home to Jervis Bay Mussels and has a dedicated tank with live oysters and mussels. Availability for purchase may vary. If particular items are important to your visit, check their availability in advance.

Jervis Bay Wild departs daily from Huskisson Wharf. This makes its departure schedule different from the monthly Huskisson Market on the second Sunday: the daily schedule matters for the trip, while the market has a date once a month. Departure arrangements may change; check the operator’s latest departure information before your trip.

Plan your hotel search around your travel dates

Your interests may vary on the remaining days: wildlife watching on the boardwalk, swimming in the Sea Pool or maritime history at the museum. Consider which of these activities matters most to you, and take changing dates and operating information into account when planning. This will help you choose Huskisson with your preferred daily rhythm in mind.

Discover more destinations: Conjola, Wattamolla, Berrara, Bangalee, Nowra, Burrill Lake, Narrawallee, Bawley Point

For the broader travel overview: Shoalhaven City Council.