Bens Walk commences at the Showground. Enjoy superb views of the river and the golf course.
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Jervis Bay Maritime Museum
The Jervis Bay Maritime Museum features a world renowned collection of maritime artefacts and navigational and surveying instruments. The Museum exhibits a range of nautical equipment, models, photographs, paintings, drawings and objects relating to the history and heritage of the Jervis Bay area.
The museum also has a number of exhibition spaces which house changing art, craft and heritage based shows.
The Museum is home to the historic Lady Denman ferry and other historic vessels.
Located in Huskisson, Jervis Bay, the Museum enjoys a waterfront location on Currambene Creek. Positioned in a beautiful bush setting in Jervis Bay, the complex includes a large recreation area with native gardens, a mangrove boardwalk, fish feeding pond, boathouse and historic buildings.
The Jervis Bay region has a rich history of Indigenous culture and the museum sits on the land traditionally owned by the Dharawal and Dhurga people. The Indigenous culture of the area is outlined in the Jervis Bay History exhibition.
Also onsite is a great giftware shop, specialising in nautical, local and tourist products.
price
Indicative Prices from $8 to $10 (Adult AUD10
Concession AUD8
Children under 16 free with a paying adult)
features
- Australian Tourism Accreditation Program
- Museums Australia
- Visitor Information Centre
- Carpark
- Picnic Area
- Public Toilet
- Free Wifi
- Suitable for guests with sufficient mobility to climb two or three steps, but would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.
- Suitable for guests who depend on the use of a wheelchair in a seated position at all times.
- Suitable for guests with high support needs who uses a hoist and always travel with a carer.
- Suitable for guests with a hearing impairment, from mild hearing loss to profoundly deaf.
- Disabled access available, contact operator for details
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Coach Parking
- Conference/Convention Facilities
- Enquiry Desk
- Family Friendly
- Shop
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
- Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
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