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A Huskisson Holiday

If you have been dreaming of thelocations include black rock, and a
quintessential Australian fishingsunken World War Two figher plane.With
village holiday then a quick trip tothree dive shops located in the main
Huskisson might be what you are seeking.street you will never be without
Located approximately 179 Kilometersequipment or instruction.
from Sydney on the pristine shores ofJervis bay also boasts the White Sands
Jervis Bay sits a rustic, friendlyEaster Carnival held at White Sands Park
experience.every April. The celebration focuses on
Huskisson forms the typical sleepythe family unit and provides stalls and
holiday resort and fishing village withactivites in a fete format. The carnival
many natural attractions and servicesis comepletely free of entry cost and is
within a short drive. The main streetan excellent family activity.
has many cafes and seafood restaurantsThe weather in Jervis Bay is variable
and the Husky Pub, which forms theand its generally best to visit during
social center piece of the town. Herethe summer months. Due to the towns
you can sit and wish away your worrieslocation on the South Coast it is
whilst sipping a cold beer on the shoresimportant to note that Weather can
of one of Australia's most pristinechange in a moments notice and the area
marine parks.is known for receiving volatile winds. A
The Jervis Bay district was originallytraveller should always check the
inhabited by the Dhurga Aborigines andrelevant forecasts before attempting to
European exploration did not commencereach the town.
until 1812, around the site which is nowAccomodation is generally available in
known as Nowra. The town remainedthe town during the winter months. In
largely undeveloped until the 1840'sthe summer season it can be difficult to
when the soaring wool price formed theobtain lodgings without a booking. The
need for a large track between it andwarm weather and faimly demand in the
Sydney. Convicts where sent from theregion generally means that you will
nearby penal colony to cut a road fromhave trouble finding accomodation
Nowra to nearby Huskisson to providewithout a confirmed booking. The average
transport for the wool. This road latercost of accomodation is in the $85 -
became known as the Wool Road and still$120 per night range for a comfortable
remains today.motel style room.
The Wool road was used to ship the woolIt should be noted that Huskisson is
to Sydney direct from Jervis Bay ratherrelatively free of crime and is
than subject the markets to the timegenerally noted as being a safe
delay of horse and cart. As a result oflocation. Although crime is indeed low,
these improvements there was much beliefit does suffer from petty youth crime,
in the development of a local economy inlike many coastal NSW towns. The police
Huskisson. Although the town was laidpresence at night is limited and it is
out along with the wool road, it was notrecommended that you do not walk alone
to be settled for a further twelveat night. Having said that, instances of
years.crime is almost always petty and is not
Today Huskisson is a vibrant andsomething that a potential visitor
friendly community of over 2,000should be concerned with.
residents. Its main industries includeJervis Bay and Huskisson can be reached
tourism and operations related to thewith a variety of means. Rental cars can
pristine marine park. Huskisson sportsbe obtained in Sydney and it is a short
many attractions and local delights2.5 hour drive. Train service also
including the famous Lady Denham Ferry.connects Nowra with Sydney although a
The Lady Denham Museum is one of thevisitor would need to connect with the
premier tourist attractions on the NSWlocal bus service to Huskisson.
South Coast. The museum documents theHuskisson is indeed a friendly and laid
rich history of wooden shipbuilding inback coastal town and is always
the town. Shipbuilding was Huskisson'swelcoming to tourists of all
prime economic activity up until thenationalities. With the clement weather
early 1920's. In fact almost all of theand myriad of natural attractions
wooden based Sydney ferries wereHuskisson makes the ideal family
constructed there.location for a much needed weekend
The diving in Jervis Bay is second tobreak. So why not take the time for a
none and provides an excellent locationweekend getaway?
for all experience levels. Some diving



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