The Cove Jervis Bay With Kids

Renowned for being a stunning area of natural beauty, Jervis Bay and its surrounds is a firm favourite when it comes to family-friendly fun. 

If you’re keen to book a trip down to the South Coast and soak up some of the stunning scenery, beaches and national parks that the area has to offer, look no further than The Cove for all of your accommodation needs. There’s a host of options to suit every family and everything is as kid-friendly as it comes. Here are our top picks to ensure you make the most of your trip.

The Cove Cabins and House

Offering everything you need for a relaxing and fun-filled stay, these premium eco-cabins are all fully equipped with all the necessaries; were talking linen, bath towels, cutlery and crockery. Boasting views over manicured grounds and with shaded private decks, all accommodation is self-catering and includes access to the central BBQ pavilion with pizza ovens as well as direct beach access. Time to enjoy a sunset pizza on the beach, perhaps? 

 

 

The Surf Cabins

Make waves with these top of the range cabins comprised of three bedrooms and sleeping up to six people, they are the perfect base to explore the delights of the region. Equipped with spa baths, gas log fires, fully kitted out kitchens, outdoor furniture and a hammock, these eco-cabins are perfect for families!

 

The Fun House

Wanting to get away with fellow families? Extended family trip on the cards and wanting somewhere to accommodate everyone in one place? Look no further than The Cove’s Fun House!

This 7 bedroom house boasts a queen bed and a single day bed in five of the rooms, plus two rooms with two sets of bunks beds in each. There’s also a large communal lounge, fully-equipped cooking and dining facilities, two full-size fridges, two full-size freezers, two ovens each with stovetops and two dishwashers. Other features include a huge digital TV in the lounge, plus plenty of outdoor benches and hammocks, alongside a barbecue area and pizza oven.

 

The Boat and Beach Cabins

Sleeping up to six, the Boat Cabins feature two bedrooms—one with a queen bed and one with two sets of bunk beds. The Beach Cabins feature one queen bedroom and one bedroom with one set of bunk beds and one single. These air-conditioned cabins also feature a spa bath, digital TV, gas log fire and outdoor furniture and hammocks that are simply begging to be relaxed in! 

Experience Booderee National Park

On the absolute doorstep of The Cove is one of the most untouched and picturesque national parks in NSW. There’s so much to explore in the park—from the Booderee Botanic Gardens to beautiful beaches and gorgeous bush walks— families that love the great outdoors will feel right at home here. 

Green Patch is one of the most popular beaches in the area for families, thanks to gas barbecues, rock platforms to explore and calm water that’s perfect for beginner snorkelers. Murrays Beach looks out over the beautiful Bowen Island, where the local penguin colony lives—a super popular experience with wildlife-loving little ones! Cave Beach is also well worth a visit, with dolphin sightings a regular occurrence in the bay. 

Check Out Jervis Bay

The fun continues into the heart of Jervis Bay itself, where animal-lovers can visit the Shoalhaven Zoo, enjoy some swimming, slide and splash park fun at Nowra Aquatic Park or climb into the treetops at Trees Adventure. 

The calm, clear waters of Jervis Bay make it an excellent place for young ones to try kayaking and paddleboarding, or it’s the perfect spot for some two-wheeled exploring through Jervis Bay Bike Hire. 

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