Long Beach — Attraction in Jervis Bay

There’s much deterrence and danger warning before you get to this one, Long Beach North, located on the far side of the Beecroft Peninsula Live Fire Weapons Range. The defence forces are happy to let you brave the unexploded ordnance though, after a brief chat with the friendly guards at the gates, where they take your name and mobile number… just in case of, er, something or other.

Some sketchy roads follow until you finally reach your destination, a car park with bathroom that connects to a reasonable path to the beach. And Long Beach is long (always wanted to say that), uninhabited on the morning we went and very calm.

We were glad we brought our snorkelling gear today, as the fish density towards the headland to your right became increasingly hectic, some of the best we’ve seen anywhere in Australia. From really big fish and rays to schools that combined with other schools to create true shoals of colour and movement.

It was so engaging and entertaining we stayed out there until fatigue told us to return to shore. Considering heading back there...

There are other beaches in Jarvis bay that are just as good but not as remote. but it is a bit of a privacy and quieter spot you are after, this might be the place to go! just remember you can only drive there on the weekends as the land access is closed...

White Sand beach. On the perfect day the water is calm with no waves. Good snorkelling when the water is clear. Lots of seaweed on the south end. Open only on weekends and Public holidays. No pets allowed. No toilet or shower facilities...