THE ‘WHERE’S THE BOTTLE STORE BLUES’ GUIDE TO KEY WINDSURFING AREAS:

THE ‘WHERE’S THE BOTTLE STORE BLUES’ GUIDE TO KEY WINDSURFING AREAS

Jervis Bay

Only approximately 180kms south from Sydney, a short 2 1/4 hour drive. Check out website www.shoalhaven.net.au for information on the area.

Also visit www.cartoscope.com.au/maps/shoalhvn/Huskisson.pdf to get a map of the area.

How to get there: www.travelmate.com.au

What the Map won’t show:

From Sydney take the Eastern Distributor towards the airport and head to Woolongong. Bypass the ‘Gong’ and you will drive through Kiama then Berry.
Stop at the Berry cake shop. Carry on and pass through Nowra.
Drive ~25km south, on the left will be a large sign directing you to Jervis Bay. TAKE THIS TURN.
Approx. 15km on, take another big left turn at Huskisson Road.
Huskisson Rd turns into Tomerang St which curves to the right with the cinema on your RHS. Turn left here into Owen Street.
Owen St is the main shopping street and where the majority of the real estate agents are located.
Husky Pub is at the end on the LHS at the big roundabout.
Launching area is on Beach Rd, just keep driving from the pub keeping the water in view on your left the whole time. The launching area is between the two camping grounds.

Before getting there:

Accommodation

There are many different kinds of accommodation in Huskisson and the surrounding Jervis Bay area. Prices vary, depending on your requirements, but for instance, houses/units start at $600pw, ask for overnight rates. Also, there are peak, off peak and shoulder rates so prices vary depending on time of year.

Accommodation ranges from motel/hotel to a house. There are even 2 camping grounds for tents or you can stay in the cabins that have ensuites. Speaking from experience, better value for money and nicer accommodation to be found in renting a house and sharing with friends than getting a cabin at either of the two tourist parks.

It is more difficult to get pet-friendly accommodation in Jervis Bay area as it is a huge national park. They are fairly protective of the local wildlife. All you can do is ask, or if the real estate agent isn’t helpful, get the number of the owner and call them directly.

Oz Realty: www.ozcomrealty.com.au Ph 02 4441 6033

(excellent website, full of information even sizes of beds. Just click on holiday rentals and go from there).

Elders Real Estate: email huskisson@elders.com.au Ph 02 4441 5188

The Professionals www.iproperty.com.au/professionals/nsw/huskisson/top.asp

Ph 02 4441 7000

Jervis Bay Guesthouse www.jervisbayguesthouse.com.au Ph 02 4441 7658

(have not personally stayed there but it is a beautiful old house opposite the beach with fantastic views from the upper level. Ensuite rooms also. Very romantic looking, not overpriced, approx $135/nite).

Aquashack Phone Barry at 02 4441 6363

(Has 7 self contained studio cabins, Barry is very helpful and will do his best to accommodate you.).
Huskisson White Sands Tourist Park – corner Nowra and Beach St

www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/council/sections/holidayhaven/huskisands.htm

Ph 1300 733028 or 02 4441 6025

(Tent sites and cabins available, save for extreme budget travel times).

Beach Tourist Park Ph 02 4441 5142

(same accom. style as White Sands, I have stayed in the functional basic cabins but advise is to save this for last resort!).

Don’t leave home without:

Most properties do not supply linen, so do not forget to pack the following:

Sheets

Pillowcases

Bath towels

Tea towels

Dishcloth

Other little items to pack which may or may not be supplied:

Toilet paper

Soap

Dishwashing liquid

Bug spray

If you do forget any of the above, DON’T PANIC!

The main shopping area is on Owen Street, where there is a supermarket and all manner of takeaway foods.
The next suburb of Vincentia also has a large supermarket and eating places, just head for the mall

Desirable areas to stay:

Anything close to Huskisson Beach on Beach Rd as this is the main spot for rigging, launching and racing. This includes the area between the Husky Pub and the beach, for example Beach Rd, Bowen St, Nowra St, Duncan St. All walking distance to the pub and the launching area.

You can venture to beachfront property at Collingwood Beach which is a short bike ride or drive away towards the next place to stay, Vincentia.

While at Jervis Bay -

Sustenance:

Eating Out:

CASUAL DINING There are a few cafes in mostly Owen St and a couple of side streets.

Thai - Hawng Krua Thai Ph 02 441 7029.

The local pub is a safe bet for a table for lunch or dinner but GO EARLY. This is very popular for basic pub food. Husky Pub Ph 02 44415001

You can also try the local RSL.

Head along to Vincentia, and grab some excellent pizza at the mall or try Mexican food at 3 Gringos-Ph 02 4441 6651.

FINE DINING Wait till you go home.

Takeaway or Do It Yourself:

HOT BREAD SHOP Just off Owen St, halfway down RHS heading towards the pub. Also at Vincentia, go to Bayview Bakery Café ph 02 4441 7077.

BURGER BAR Owen St.

PIZZA As above, check out the italian place in the small mall in Vincentia shops.

SUPERMARKET Owen St and Vincentia mall.

FISH SHOP Owen St.

BUTCHER

DELICATESSEN

FRUIT AND VEG Owen St.

BOTTLE STORE: Husky Pub and there is one in Vincentia.

What to do if SKUNKED!

See above for directions to the Bottle Store.

DIVING Jervis Bay Seasports Ph 02 44415012

ProDive Ph 02 4441 5255

FISHING jbcharters@shoal.net.au Ph 02 4447 8177

BUSH WALKING Booderree National Park; NSW Jervis Bay National Park; Beecroft Headland.

BOWLING (??) Tomerong Road, Huskisson.

GOLF Vincentia, off Murray St.

For the not-so-active or just blatantly hung-over you can:

Go to the movies for only $6! Huskisson Pictures – Ph 02 4441 5076.
Visit the award winning museum – Lady Denman Heritage Complex - in Dent St, Ph 02 4441 5675. Or the Australian Naval Aviation Museum, location…..
Boat cruise for dolphins. (Book through 02 4441 6311)
HUSKY PUB has racing car games, pokies, pool tables and a large screen television.