A port for Australia’s inland capital

After that stunning intro to the bay, it was time to soak up some history on how the bay evolved over the years at the Maritime Museum, just 10 minutes from made the exploration via sea less

When it came to lunchtime, a stroll in the town centre found us some great fish and chips places, to enjoy perched on the beachside. A store named ‘Ethik’ that sell cottons and ethnic jewellery with an Eastern flavour captured our attention. Interestingly, Steve Cannon, the co-founder said the collection was pretty much all from Nepal, but his future plan is to source from India. On further delving, he revealed his biggest wish of all times - to spend two weeks on a houseboat in Kerala. And the only person that he wants on-board is a talented chef! Being a foodie, it sounded like a perfect plan to me too!

A drive to visit the renowned Point Perpendicular light house was next on the cards. The view of the light house at the end of the horizon from the balcony of our beach house as we checked in on Friday night, was too good to be missed. After nearly an hour’s drive through the forest, appeared the light house. Though there is no access to the insides of the structure, the magnificent views from there, and the rolling layers of clouds that formed the backdrop of the lighthouse made the visit worthy of our time spent.

Another quick visit to a small beach later, we went back to our abode which was a beachside house booked through Air BnB. Booking for the first time through the online hospitality service (I admit being a slacker not to try this out earlier), I guess the pertinent question is whether you prefer to come back to the crisp white sheets and artificially manicured lounges of a hotel or to a lived-in home with character? Lived-in home it was for us this time, and we loved the pottery collection that the owner had decorated the interiors with. A backyard with a collection of native plants, very well-equipped kitchen and pantry, an extensive kids’ video library and a balcony onlooking the shores were additions that we were not expecting, but thoroughly enjoyed!

Back in the Huskisson town centre, a dolphin cruise awaited us. Although available in most medium-sized coastal towns, what makes this 1.5-hour dolphin watching experience unique is the delight of watching the bottlenose dolphins playing in the aqua waters of Jervis Bay, aboard a catamaran. Complimentary morning tea included, the trip can be recommended to anyone that would love to go out and explore the waters. There is whale watching available too, for those that are keen.

A relaxing stroll along the shallow and glassy green waters of Honeymoon Bay, a 100m wide crescent shaped rocky inlet closed off from Jervis Bay except for a 20m wide opening, was the final destination before a satisfying meal for lunch and heading back to the hustle and bustle of the routine lives.

Come back we will, to explore the Booderee and Jervis Bay National Parks that are said to be blessed with beautiful walking trails and calm and secluded beaches. If you are in for a more active holiday, the options here are endlessswimming, snorkelling, paddling, kayaking and what not!

But for now, it was time to say good bye to one of most pleasant weekend getaways we have ever had.