Mooring installation, mooring inspection and repairs, salvage operations, government contracts, oceanographic services, nsw maritime contactor, nsw marine park contactor. Fishing, boating and personal water craft jet skis. For detail see map 18 for detail see map 21 for detail see map 12 for detail see map 16 for detail see map 19. Permission required from marine parks authority nsw. You will need to refer to the current jervis bay marine park zoning plan. Now, jervis bay and its connected waters are part of a highly valued marine park, which brings many benefits to all surrounding communities, in recreational and business terms, as well as longterm visions of sustainable living in this area. This plan is the jervis bay regional environmental plan 1996. It includes most of the waters of jervis bay, with the remainder forming part of the booderee national park on bherwerre peninsula. Download the map as a pdf or pick up a copy at the booderee visitor centre. Now, jervis bay and its connected waters are part of a highly valued marine park, which brings many benefits to all surrounding communities, in recreational and business terms, as well as. Based on the assessment, the nsw government is not proposing to rezone any sites in the jervis bay marine park. Pdf ecosystem monitoring of subtidal reefs in the jervis.
Jervis bay marine park is zoned for multipleuse, meaning that people can enjoy a range of recreational activities within its boundaries, whilst protecting its beauty and ensuring it is sustained for generations of the future. There is no better place to sail on earth than jervis bay, and the club provides a friendly environment to enjoy all its attributes. Zoning map the nsw department of primary industries has produced a map showing the different zones of the jervis bay marine park and booderee national park waters as well as the activities allowed in each. Getting prepared for your trip to jervis bay marine park. You could spend a whole lifetime fishing the shoalhaven river and jervis bay and still not fish all the great spots it has on offer to both the novice and experienced angler. The park was established in 1998 and its zones and management rules commenced in october 2002. Map showing the location of sites surveyed in the jervis bay marine park.
Jervis bay marine park department of primary industries. Sanctuary zone sanctuary zone designated anchoring area habitat protection zone habitat protection zone no spearfishing habitat protection zone no anchoring november to april general. Jervis bay getaways provides the perfect holiday accommodation for people of all ages, all situated on the beautiful. Coastal, marine and hinterland national parks offer fantastic bushwalking, cycling tracks, indigenous culture, camping spots, clifftop lookouts and maritime heritage. Jervis bay road provides the main eastwest link to the coastal villages of huskisson, vincentia, hyams beach and jervis bay act. Ocean swim 500m f s currambene creek jervis bay marine park white sands park t t.
Spear fishing is prohibited in all creeks and in the hyams beach. Jervis bay marine park white sands park creek m o o n a m o o n a g reen field g u lly currambene c reek jervis. Jervis bay marine park st georges basin wreck bay swan sussex inlet lake lamond head crocodile head longnose point. This instrument aims to provide safety protections and navigation requirements similar to those applicable in nsw waters under the marine safety legislative regime established by the new south wales marine act 1998. P permission required from the marine parks authority nsw a protection zone b recreational nets permitted for the taking of prawns and crabs in habitat protection zones and special purpose zones are the scoop, landing, scissor. Council has prepared the jervis bay settlement strategy in. Jervis bay marine park is a marine protected area established by the government of new. Jervis bay, nsw this information was provided at jervis bay to open up discussion of the major issues affecting local marine parks while participants were actually standing in the park. Explore the aboriginal heritage of jervis bay national park on a school excursion or weekend away. Worrowing homestead 81 the wool road, worrowing heights nsw 2540 phone.
Coast map shoalhaven region map kiama, shellharbour, wollongong region map canberra region tablelands map. If you really enjoy fishing, youll find every type of fishing on offer from freshwater dams, rivers, lakes, the rocks, beaches to open ocean game fishing. For spectacular views, head to point perpendicular lighthouse on the northern tip of the bay and cape st. Together these parks protect a wealth of naturally and culturally important places including land and sea country of the wreck bay people, the traditional owners. Jervis bay regional environmental plan 1996 under the.
For spectacular views, head to point perpendicular lighthouse on the northern tip of the bay and cape st george lighthouse on the southern side. Jervis bay travel new south wales, australia lonely planet. Quality guidelines for fresh and marine water 1992. Coastal, marine and hinterland national parks offer fantastic bushwalking, cycling tracks, indigenous culture, camping spots, clifftop lookouts and maritime heritage teeming with native australian wildlife, our resident dolphins play in the bay all year round. Boating maps are available for purchase for a nominal fee. Jervis bays famous whitesand beaches and clear turquoise waters are amongst the safest and most beautiful in the world. To buy a map, contact your local registry or service centre, or order boating maps online. Similar issues affect numerous marine protected areas in australia. Jervis bay national park visitor info nsw national parks. Map and l ocation point latitudelongitude hammer head 2a 3459. Gps points summary of key coordinates for sanctuary zones and zone marker buoys within jervis bay marine park.
Camping at beecroft weapons range honeymoon bay campground amage or eventn. The area is a 115 km2, semienclosed embayment that is around 8km across, with a 3. The jervis bay territory, is a territory of the commonwealth of australia. Booderee, the name of the national park that covers the majority of the jervis bay territory, means bay of plenty or plenty of fish in the local aboriginal language. Jervis bay is a multiple use marine park located on the nsw coast, approximately 200km south of sydney. Youll find it located in jervis bay, 140 kilometres from the nations capital. Jervis bay marine park is zoned for multipleuse, meaning that people can enjoy a range of recreational activities within its boundaries, whilst protecting its beauty and ensuring it. Current arrangements in marine parks marine estate. For example, zoning areas for scuba diving and fishing sectors8, and. Jervis bay tourism service providers online jervis bay. Commonwealth waters in jervis bay south of the line between hmas creswell site 1 and the northwest tip of bowen island. The jervis bay road and princes highway intersection is located in the city of shoalhaven local government area at falls creek about 12km south of nowra and 170km south of sydney refer figure 1.
The area has significant cultural and historic interest to both the commonwealth and aboriginal people of australia. The region has experienced high population growth as the natural values of the area make it a popular place to live, holiday and spend recreation time. Dec 18, 2014 in marine park sanctuary zones was put in place in 20 while an assessment of the impact of these activities was undertaken. Leaping dolphins and migrating whales may to november add to jervis bay s appeal, and theres a sizeable quotient of diving, snorkelling and kayaking operators. Camping at beecroft weapons range honeymoon bay campground. Jervis bay, australia find hotels, camping, beaches.
Youll find it located in jervis bay, 140 kilometres from the. With the waters around the solitary islands near coffs harbour, solitary islands it became one of the first two marine parks in new south wales. Supermarket cycleway pick up keys and directions from worrowing homestead at 81 the wool road, worrowing heights turn towards sanctuary point from the jervis bay roundabout and travel for 2km to entrance on rhs. Jervis bay commercial marine has been supplying professional marine services to the nsw south coast for over 10years. Jervis bay commercial marine jervis bay even keel skipper. Jervis bay region means the land declared to be the jervis bay region by the minister under section 4 6 of the environmental. Once you hit the tarmac, youll still have a bit further to go. Jervis bay marine park jervis bay marine park camping.
It extends from kinghorn point south to sussex inlet. The yuin people have a strong and continuing connection to the jervis bay area. Jervis bay marine park spans over 100km of coastline and adjacent ocean. The marine park includes the waters of jervis bay and its tidal. It was surrendered by the state of new south wales to the commonwealth government in 1915 so that the australian capital territory would have access to the sea. Dont set out until youve had a look through these helpful tips. Boating maps maps using waterways maritime roads and. See the map of jervis bay provided on the roads and marine service website downloaded as a pdf file for viewing here. Jervis bay marine park zoning map department of primary. The zones in jervis bay marine park aim to conserve marine biodiversity while providing for a range of uses including beach activities, swimming, surfing, charter and recreational fishing, commercial fishing, scuba diving, sailing, boating and research. Coordinates are in datum world geodetic system wgs 1984. The marine park is about 20 kilometres offshore, adjacent to the new south wales jervis marine park and commonwealth booderee national park.
Jervis bay marine park user guide nsw department of primary the jervis bay marine park covers an area of approximately. Jervis bay national park jervis bay national park to booderee national park 22 banksia st beach st moona creek bridge e 4 vincentia 7 3 3 8 8 19 6 2 8 4 7 3 5 27 26 39 45 c o i n g w o o d b e a c h p a l m b e a c h h u s k i s s o n b e a c h 39 10 orion beach e l z a b e t h d r i v e e l i z a b e t h d r i v e r e e n f i l d s b e c h e. Jervis bay marine park is a marine protected area established by the government of new south wales in 1998. Pearlwhite sand and crystalline waters have made this large, sheltered bay the darling of the south coast. Jervis bay marine park on the nsw south coast covers approximately 215 km 2 and spans over 100 km of coastline and adjacent oceanic, embayment and estuarine waters it extends from kinghorn point south to sussex inlet. Jervis bay is home to two national parks, as well as jervis bay marine park, a haven for bottlenose dolphins, fur seals, little penguins, sea dragons and migrating whales. Boundary of jervis bay marine park moona moona creek sanctuary zone sanctuary zone hyams beach sanctuary zone o y a,o w 0.
Jervis bay marine park on the nsw south coast covers approximately 215 km 2 and spans over 100 km of coastline and adjacent oceanic, embayment and estuarine waters. In 1995 parts of the jervis bay national park were granted to the aboriginal peoples and this land was designated booderee national park and booderee botanic gardens jervis bay marine park covers 100km of coast and adjacent waters, from kinghorn point in the north to sussex inlet in the south which encompasses jervis bay, crookhaven bight to. The marine park is approximately 210 km 2 81 sq mi in area and spans over 100 km 62 mi of coastline from kinghorn point in the north to sussex inlet. In 1995 parts of the jervis bay national park were granted to the aboriginal peoples and this land was designated booderee national park and booderee botanic gardens. Scuba diving, snorkelling, free diving, swimming, surfing, and fishing are popular activities at the marine park, however there are areas in which recreational activities like fishing and spear fishing are prohibited. Jervis bay marine park nsw department of primary industries. Winds are generally around 1015 knots on most days, less during spring and autumn. Princes highway upgrade jervis bay road intersection. They are a vital tool for negotiating nsw waterways and include handy hints for safe boating.
Jervis bay commercial marine supplying commercial marine services to the nsw south coast. Marine biodiversity is the variety of animals, plants and habitats found in the marine estate and conserving marine biodiversity is a fundamental part of keeping the estuaries and oceans of nsw healthy and productive into the future. Sadly, all racing activities, in addition to all our social activities, have been suspended till the new season starts in september. This dedicated marine park ensures the conservation of marine habitats and species while. There are approximately 100 licensed swing moorings in callala bay. Explore jervis bay holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
Marine parks amendment jervis bay regulation 2002 schedule 1 amendment of marine parks regulation 1999 page 4 schedule 1 amendment of marine parks regulation 1999 clause 2 1 clause 7 protection of animals, plants and habitat in sanctuary zone insert at the end of clause 7. Jervis bay marine park covers 100km of coast and adjacent waters, from kinghorn point in the north to sussex. Leaping dolphins and migrating whales may to november add to jervis bays appeal, and theres a sizeable quotient of diving, snorkelling and kayaking operators. Jervis bay marine park jervis bay marine park jervis bay marine park creek berrara creek bewong swan bay st georges basin currarong creek duck bream plutus jervis bay creek teatree creek.
Background notes in march 1995, an area of vacant crown land, from green. Maps and descriptions of the current zoning of the jervis bay marine park. Jervis bay has a long history of indigenous australian settlement. Jervis bay marine park zoning map 012345 kilometres map projection. Jervis bay marine park jervis bay marine park was gazetted on 2 january this year, realising a longheld ambition of the npa act. This place is situated in unincorporated other territories, other territories, australia, its geographical coordinates are 35 8 0 south, 150 42 0 east and its original name with diacritics is jervis bay. Jervis bay marine park white sands park creek m o o n a m o o n a g reen field g u lly currambene c reek jervis bay st tomerong w o lla m ia r d r d c reek m oo na. The maps are printed on special waterproof paper and can be viewed below before purchasing.
This plan applies to land within the jervis bay region, shown edged with a heavy black line on 1. There are various walking trails available in the surrounding jervis bay national park. New wales jervis bay regional environmental plan 1996. Beginners guide to the shoalhaven river and jervis bay. Public moorings off bindijine beach are for 24hour use only and are administered by the nsw jervis bay marine park. Jervis bay has relatively high vessel traffic, accommodating the royal australian navy, commercial whalewatch operators and recreational. Current arrangements in marine parks cape byron marine park in cape byron marine park, the nsw government proposes to rezone the shoreline to 100 m offshore at the following two sites view map 698kb, pdf from sanctuary zone to habitat protection zone to permanently allow shorebased recreational line fishing. Honeymoon bay and on its beach for reasons of public safety.