St Georges Basin
Corramy Regional Park, St Georges Basin - Credit: Michael Van Ewijk | DCCEEW
St Georges Basin
Take your pick of watersports at this aquatic playground in the Shoalhaven region. Explore the large St Georges Basin by kayak, go swimming and fishing from the tree-covered shoreline. Soak up the serenity on a scenic bushwalk or cycling track before enjoying a leisurely waterside picnic.
Highlights
A network of villages
There are several villages dotted around the edge of this beautiful coastal lake. St Georges Basin, on the northern shore, is the largest and is close to Huskisson - the gateway to Jervis Bay Marine Park. Pick up pastries for breakfast at Kraken Sourdough, enjoy views of the lake from Waggy’s Waterfront Cafe or feast on pub classics at The Cooee Hotel. Other villages around the lake include Sussex Inlet and Sanctuary Point.
Pelicans, St Georges Basin - Credit: Shoalhaven Tourism
An adventure wonderland
To explore the pristine waterways, hire a kayak from Sea Kayak Jervis Bay Hire. The lake is teeming with fish, keeping anglers busy. Check out the tributaries such as Wandandian Creek in Corramy Regional Park, a lovely spot for picnics and bushwalking. The Anabranch Loop and Delta Track are popular walking trails in the area.
St Georges Basin - Credit: Shoalhaven Tourism
Pedal along cycling tracks to Jervis Bay. Just a two-minute drive from town, enjoy a slice of rural life at The Woods Farm, where you can meet (and feed) farm animals, play chess outside and enjoy a pizza lunch in the garden. Guests staying at the cottages or glamping tents can even enjoy complimentary bikes, while young guests can enjoy activities such as treasure hunts, nature walks, craft and food workshops during the school holidays.
The Woods Farm Jervis Bay, Tomerong - Credit: The Woods Farm Jervis Bay
Getting there
Located on the NSW South Coast in the Shoalhaven region, St Georges Basin is a three-hour drive from Sydney along the Grand Pacific Drive, and 2.5 hours from Canberra.
