We walked down from our campsite at Green Patch Beach in the Booderee National Park in Jervis Bay just for a quick look.
We’d not long arrived, and after spending a glorious few days discovering Hyams beach and the beaches of the Huskisson area, we were excited to see what else this amazing bay on the South Coast had to offer.
OH. MY. GOD.
Just when we thought we saw it all. This was just as spectacular, if not better. Made even more so by the lack of crowds and pristine natural environment.
It reminded me a lot of the stunning Hazards Beach on the Freycinet Peninsula in Tasmania.
We took a few photos and then decided to hop up on the rocks at the right-hand end of the beach for a better angle.
We walked a little further around, and then a little further and so engrossed we were in our exploration before we knew it we were discovering a place called Scottish Rocks.
These amazing rock formations hugged the cliff and jutted out into the bay. We couldn’t believe our eyes. Craig kept saying “how amazing is this place, this is as good as you would see anywhere in Australia”.
Further around we discovered new coves and inlets, learning how salt forms from the pools that were collecting on the rocks, and having a memorable family moment.
The girls had a ball. I adored watching them interact and Kalyra taking on the responsibility of teaching Savannah how to scramble over the rocks safely.
Watch this short video of our impromptu afternoon:
Booderee National Park is located in Jervis Bay on the south coast of New South Wales, about three hours drive from Sydney. Get more information on the parks website.
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These are beautiful photos! I’ve been down the south coast before, but never made it to Jervis Bay. I’ll have to check it out next time!
Thanks Lindsey, this place really was this amazing. Easy to photograph.
Hi,
We are planning a trip up thought SA and then up though the middle and would love some one to recommend places to see and stay. We are planning on camping with two kids. Leaving mid 2014.
Cheers
Helen
Hey Helen,
We haven’t been that way yet, but stay connected to the blog as we will and will share all our tips as we go!
The place has really beautiful scenery.
I love the cloud shape … It looks like bird’s feather 😀
It blew us away Timothy!
Really beautiful photos! I love how the texture of the clouds almost matches those of the rocks!
Would love to know what kind of lenses/filters (if any) you use! 🙂
Hi Beth, we are using a Canon 700D with a 10-22 lens and polarising filter.
These are the kinds of places made for the perfect family travel day. beautiful, and I love that there were no crowds.
Exactly Jenna, having places this beautiful all to ourselves was amazing!
Divine… I recently walked the White Sands Walk from Vincentia to Hyams – absolutely gorgeous… and the dolphins came to play in the water near where I walked along. It’s a glorious part of the world.
We did that walk too Seana and will be posting about it soon. It was awesome!
Wow ! Beautiful pictures captured by you. It is such a beautiful place.
You must have gone on a quiet day. Scottish rocks is a nudist beach 🙂
That is so funny!!! There was not a bare bum to be found.
We ended up in Jerbis Bay by accident. It has to be one of the best places we have ever seen. But we cannot find any info on the curious rock formation at the mouth of the river.
You should be very proud of your daughters, they are amazing adventurers, and a tribute to good parents.
I love Jervis Bay.It definately is a beautiful place.i must say that your travel blog of Australia is the best i ever have seen.You have really shown how incredible Australia is .You have encouraged not only Australians but travellers from overseas to visit diferent regions of Australia.Your beautiful photography,makes you want to travel around Australia.Often tourists only get to see the East Coast of Australia and mainly the commercial parts and don’t get to see the raw beauty of Australia.I do beleive that alot of tourists will come to visit Australia ,because of your travel blog.They will see places that are unheard of.Keep up the great work and can’t waite for you to do a travel blog on South Australia
Fantastic Louisa. Appreciate your kind words and happy to hear that we have inspired you and are inspiring others to travel our beautiful country 🙂
Thanks for sharing all these awesome places, going to travel Queensland and NSW December 2018. You are already part of our family, we spending a lot of time on your travel blog, great tips, thanks again stunning family.
That’s so awesome to hear. We hope you have a great time!