South Coast locals and visitors are invited to come and enjoy the free discovery activities at Jervis Bay Marine Park these school holidays. 

NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), Jervis Bay Marine Park Officer, Sue Brown, says the program is family friendly and free of charge, but places are limited so bookings are recommended. 

“This year we will explore rocky shores, estuaries, shipwreck sites and local Aboriginal heritage, and all activities are suitable for families,” Ms Brown said. 

“The Jervis Bay Marine Park spans more than 100 kilometres of stunning coastline and adjacent ocean between Kinghorn Point in the north and Sussex Inlet in the south. 

“It is home to a unique range of marine life, including the weedy seadragon, eastern blue devil fish, migrating whales, bottlenose dolphins, little penguins, fur seals and the endangered grey nurse shark. 

“The guides enjoy sharing their knowledge of the park’s complex intertidal plant and animal communities, rich maritime history and traditional Aboriginal practices, as well as some of the unique geological features of Tapalla Point in Huskisson.” 

Ms Brown said she hopes visitors and locals will take advantage of the range of free activities on offer and book in for a great adventure on the South Coast this summer. 

“One of our most popular walks visits the site where the SS Merimbula was shipwrecked at Currarong in 1908,” Ms Brown said. 

“Children love investigating what lies beneath the surface of the Currambene Creek sandflats, which swarm with soldier crabs that are always a big hit. 

“At our Huskisson office, we also offer free Jervis Bay Marine Park marine education kits which help you to explore the coastline at your leisure.  

“These education kits include great activities for the kids and a DVD featuring many of the animals found in the marine park.” 

PROGRAM: 

• Explore the tidal pools, dropstones, glendonite beds and weathering patterns of the rocky shore in the Huskisson Sanctuary Zone on Boxing Day, January 2 and January 7. 
• Habitat and Aboriginal heritage of estuaries around Currambene Creek Mudflats Sanctuary Zone will be explored on New Year’s Day, and January 10 and 16. 
• Maritime history and Aboriginal heritage will feature at a walk to Whale Point where the wreck of the Merimbula rests on January 3, 9 and 19. 

For more information or to book call the Jervis Bay Marine Park office on (02) 4428 3000.

Media contact: Alyssa Fitzgerald (02) 6391 3686 or 0459 141 561