Vincentia

Vincentia is defined by a long stretch of coastline with white sandy beaches: they extend for over 6.5 km, from Huskisson in the north to Hyams Beach in the south. Here, days at the beach can be combined with walks and nature experiences. Depending on whether you prefer swimming, paddling, snorkelling or exploring on foot, each place offers different reasons to visit.

Beaches offering a range of experiences

Nelson Beach has white sand and gentle waves that are suitable for swimming and paddling. Barfleur Beach borders Plantation Point Reserve; when the swell is strong, there can be surf there. Blenheim Beach is suitable for snorkelling. A reserve area with a picnic spot is nearby. Greenfield Beach, in turn, is part of Jervis Bay Marine Park and is located in Jervis Bay National Park. Each beach has its own appeal, rather than one single offering having to suit every day at the beach.

There’s more than one way to take in the coast at Greenfield Beach: the White Sands Walk starts at the picnic area there in Vincentia and ends at Hyams Beach, 2.5 km away. From Nelson Beach, walkers can continue south along the White Sands Walk to Greenfield and into Jervis Bay National Park. Those who take the Scribbly Gum Track for the return walk pass through tall forest and woodland, arriving back at the Greenfield Beach picnic area above. The beach and the forested section of the trail thus offer different experiences on this outing.

Trails and local access

For a longer walk, the Round the Bay Walk runs from Huskisson to Plantation Point. The trail is accessible to people with varying abilities, as well as to strollers and bicycles. Along the way, it passes a historic wharf from which wool was shipped from Goulburn to Sydney. Those interested in the history of wool transport can encounter it here as part of a walk along the bay.

Further details about trails and beaches can help you choose an outing: Orion Beach has a footpath along which people with varying abilities can walk by the beach. Greenfield Beach is considered the most suitable beach for wheelchair users in Jervis Bay National Park; it can be reached via a short boardwalk. This information applies to the specific places and trails. So when choosing a holiday rental, you can first consider which experiences you want to shape your holiday around, rather than assuming there is one uniform offering of beaches or trails.

Culture and shared discoveries

The guided Greenfield Beach cultural tour explores the knowledge and stories of Aboriginal culture in Jervis Bay National Park. Junior Rangers can also take part in the hands-on adventure “Greenfield Beach explorer” there. Both activities offer a different focus from swimming or snorkelling and can provide an additional idea for families with varied interests.

The green space at Burton Street Mall in Vincentia is also a gathering place in its own right: it is laid out around mature eucalyptus trees and is used for playing, meeting, markets and entertainment. Together with the coastal trails, beaches and cultural activities, it offers a range of options for different kinds of holiday days.

More places on the portal: Jaspers Brush, Raleigh, Malua Bay, Hillsborough, Neurea, Bargo, Myocum and Mittagong.

For the overview of the wider region: New South Wales.