Dolphins and Boom-netting
Jervis Bay is home to roughly 100 Bottlenose Dolphins, with pods commonly seen spotted travelling in family groups through the calm waters around Huskisson, Vincentia and the entrance to Jervis Bay. These playful dolphins are often spotted surfing alongside boats, feeding in shallow waters and interacting in family groups, making dolphin watching one of the region’s most popular activities. Visitors can view dolphins from beaches and headlands around Huskisson, Vincentia and Booderee National Park, or join dedicated dolphin watching cruises operated by local companies such as Jervis Bay Wild and Dolphin Watch Cruises Jervis Bay.
Ever thought about Boom-netting behind a boat? The calm sheltered waters of Jervis Bay make it an ideal location for Boom-netting. It is a fun water activity where visitors hold onto a large cargo-style net that is attached to the back of the boat and gently towed through the bay’s clear turquoise water. As the boat picks up speed, the net lifts and skims across the surface, creating a mix of floating, bouncing and swimming that’s popular with families and groups during the warmer months on Jervis Bay. This experience can be added onto a standard dolphin cruise with Jervis Bay Wild as an added extra.
Yes. Jervis Bay is home to roughly 100 resident Bottlenose Dolphins, so sightings are possible in every season rather than only during a migration window. Pods are commonly seen travelling in family groups through the calm waters around Huskisson, Vincentia and the beaches around Booderee National Park.
Dolphins can be spotted from beaches and headlands around Huskisson, Vincentia and Booderee National Park, often feeding in shallow water close to shore. For the best chance of a close encounter, join a dolphin watching cruise with operators such as Jervis Bay Wild or Dolphin Watch Cruises.
Boom-netting is a water activity where you hold onto a large cargo-style net attached to the back of a boat and are gently towed through the water. As the boat picks up speed the net lifts and skims across the surface, creating a mix of floating, bouncing and swimming through the bay’s clear turquoise water. It’s a lot of fun and a great family activity!
Boom-netting is popular with families and groups, and the calm sheltered waters of Jervis Bay make it an ideal location. It runs during the warmer months and can be added to a standard dolphin watching cruise with Jervis Bay Wild as an optional extra. Operators set their own minimum age and swimming requirements, so check when booking.