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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)