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Jervis Bay

White sand beaches above, temperate reefs and grey nurse shark dives below

Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 19 sources

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Destination Guide Sources For Jervis Bay

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

19 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

19 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.

- Best-practice rules for diver behavior around grey nurse sharks.

Parks Australia: Booderee National Park park passes and permits - Entry pass requirements and pricing for vehicles entering Booderee.

Parks Australia: Booderee marine activities page - Official guidance on boating, snorkelling, diving and marine rules.

DCCEEW: Booderee National Park marine activities brochure (PDF) - Snorkelling locations, protected species list, and anchoring guidance.

DCCEEW: Booderee National Park zoning (PDF) - Sanctuary and special purpose zones, access restrictions and anchoring rules.

NSW National Parks: Jervis Bay National Park visitor info - Seasonal conditions, average temperatures and park planning notes.

Tourism Australia: Guide to Jervis Bay - High-level destination overview and drive-time guidance from Sydney and Canberra.

Australian Department of Home Affairs: eVisitor (subclass 651) - Official visitor visa pathway for eligible passport holders.

DAN: Emergency hotline numbers - 24/7 dive medical hotline numbers (including within Australia).

SPUMS: Hyperbaric medicine units list - Directory of Australian hyperbaric and diving medicine units.

NSW Health: Shoalhaven Hospital emergency department - Local emergency department contact details for Nowra.

NSW Health: Prince of Wales Hospital hyperbaric medicine - Hyperbaric unit opening hours and after-hours emergency contact guidance.

Marine Rescue NSW: Jervis Bay unit contact - Local marine rescue contact and radio channel information.

NSW Maritime Heritage: Case study SS Merimbula (PDF) - Archaeological and dive inspection notes, including depth range for the wreck site.

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