DRIFT Travel Fall/Holiday 2018

Jervis Bay, South Coast of NSW
Situated on the South Coast of New South Wales, around a stunningly
scenic 2.5 hour drive from Sydney along the aptly named Great Scenic
Way is Jervis Bay. Famous for its glacier white sand and clear turquoise
water, Jervis Bay is a favorite for locals. Unspoiled coastal and country
villages feature local produce and arts and craft markets, boutique shops
and galleries. This place was a favorite for some of my family members who
have been visiting for well over 20 years. I have often joined them with my
kids in tow and I must say this is a simply stunning and family friendly
destination. If you walk down to the edge of the St George Basin at dusk you
can often see the strange phenomenon of what looks like kangaroos hopping
on water. Kangaroos go down to shore line to snack on the abundant
seaweed that washes ashore. Often they may be standing in a couple inches
of water some meters off the dry land. So when startled they hop off and
give the impression of hopping on water as they make their way through
the shallow water. The area is also teeming with other wildlife including
kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas and wombats as well as resident dolphins
within Jervis Bay itself. Huskisson or Sussex Inlet are the stand out towns
to stay and feature great cafes, restaurants, country pubs and a vast range of
accommodation options. Nearby you can also visit the well known areas of
Kangaroo Valley, Kiama and Mollymook.
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