Huski/Huskisson: A Quiet Seaside Wonder

Situated along the coast of Jervis Bay is the small and quiet town of Huskisson, a tourist destination noted for its clear blue waters and white sand. The town is famous for its resorts, snorkeling and diving spots, fishing ports and whale and dolphin watching tours.

The coastal town can be reached with a 15-minute drive from the south of Nowra or a 2-hour drive from Sydney. The first settlers of Huskisson were the Dhurga Aborigines, until the Europeans explored the present area of the town in 1812. The town was given its name after William Huskisson, the British secretary of the colonies and House of Commons leader from 1827 to 1828.

A famous Huskisson accommodation is the Husky Pub, a seaside view hotel that features a public bar, sports area and live band performances every Friday night. Formerly called the Jervis Bay Hotel or the Huskisson Hotel, the Husky Pub has a long history behind it since it was built by the Chambourn Family in 1895.

Aside from the notable Husky Pub, which is already considered a historical landmark itself, Huskisson has a few other places of interest such as the Jervis Bay Marine Park, Lady Denman Museum, art and craft stores and diving and dolphin watching spots.

The Jervis Bay Marine Park, established by the local government of New South Wales in 1998, is one of only two marine parks that NSW. It is situated around 180 kilometers south of Sydney and around 20 kilometers to the southeast of Nowra and it covers an approximate area of 21,450 hectares. The park is a sanctuary for rare temperate and tropical species such as the the endangered grey nurse shark, weedy sea-dragon, bottlenose dolphins, the eastern blue devil fish and fur seals.

The Lady Denman Museum, is a maritime museum that showcases the history of building wooden ships at the coastal region of Huskisson. It also houses the Lady Denman Ferry, which is known for having ferried passengers across the famous Sydney Harbour for several years. The museum also has exhibitions on early Aboriginal settlement, shipwrecks, lighthouse history, whaling history, coastal shipping and Naval base history. The museum also has a shop where maritime books and various products related to sailing are sold.

Art and craft stores are also found all over the town to provide visitors with antique crafts and Aboriginal woodworks ideal for travel souvenirs and gifts. For one, Laddie Timbery's Aboriginal Art and Craft Centre is the place to get some well-known Aboriginal craft works such as boomerangs.

Now, for spectacular diving and dolphin watching spots, Jervis Bay is the best place to go. There are several establishments that offer diving tours and cruises that may include whale watching. The Jervis Bay is also an ideal location for other water sports and activities such as sea kayaking, surfing and fishing.

The seaside town would not be complete without its own share of festivities and annual celebrations. Huskisson's Jervis Bay has fine white sand, the inspiration for the coastal town's White Sands Carnival. It is held during Easter, where floats, parades, music and fireworks are showcased. The White Sands Park is also a venue for family events during school holidays and Christmas.

A visit to a quiet coastal city does not always spell a boring vacation. The Huskisson is a great location for a quiet seaside vacation with fun activities such as swimming, snorkeling, diving, cruising and dolphin watching. The town is also lively with festivals, fairs, unique shopping locations and historical areas, so a Huski seaside vacation is never incomplete.