New South Wales location profile
Huskisson NSW 2540
Huskisson is a relaxed coastal township on Jervis Bay in the Shoalhaven, famed for white-sand beaches, dolphin and whale cruises, and a vibrant café strip. It draws holidaymakers and sea-change residents while maintaining a small, friendly village feel.
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Why families consider Huskisson
Laid-back beach lifestyle with a mix of permanent residents, retirees, and holiday-home owners; strong tourism and hospitality presence; active outdoor culture focused on boating, diving, paddling, cycling, and coastal walks.
Amenities & services
- Village cafés, boutiques and services along Owen Street
- Vincentia Marketplace (supermarkets and specialty stores)
- GP clinics in Huskisson/Vincentia; pharmacies
- Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital (Nowra)
- Huskisson Hotel and waterfront restaurants
- Club Husky (Huskisson Bowling Club)
- Bay & Basin Leisure Centre (Vincentia)
- Sanctuary Point Library (Sanctuary Point)
- Nowra Library (Nowra)
- Shoalhaven Libraries Mobile Library (Bay & Basin area stops)
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train: Bomaderry (Nowra) Station on the South Coast Line
- Local buses connecting Huskisson, Vincentia, Sanctuary Point and Nowra (Nowra Coaches/Premier Shoalhaven)
- Princes Highway (A1) via Jervis Bay Road, plus Huskisson Road and The Wool Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Dolphin and whale-watching cruises from Huskisson Wharf
- Huskisson Beach, Shark Net Beach and Moona Moona Creek for swimming, kayaking and SUP
- Jervis Bay Maritime Museum & Gallery (Lady Denman)
- Huskisson Pictures (historic cinema)
- Bowls, sailing, diving, cycling paths and coastal walks
- Bay & Basin Leisure Centre pools and fitness (nearby)
- White Sands Park
- Voyager Park
- Huskisson Beach Foreshore
- Moona Moona Creek Reserve
- Jervis Bay National Park
- Booderee National Park (nearby)
- Currambene Creek
Education context
Limited in Huskisson; several long day care and preschool options in nearby Vincentia and Sanctuary Point, plus family day care services.
- University of Wollongong Shoalhaven Campus (West Nowra)
- University of Wollongong Wollongong Campus (Wollongong)