Mangrove Boardwalk – Jervis Bay Maritime Musuem
Highlights
- Explore the 1.4 kilometre Mangrove Boardwalk to encounter diverse wildlife like crabs and pelicans up close.
- Wander through native gardens in a serene bush setting, perfect for a family day out in Jervis Bay.
- Discover maritime artefacts at the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum, showcasing the region's rich nautical history.
- Enjoy wheelchair-accessible pathways that ensure everyone can appreciate the beauty of Currambene Creek year-round.
Explore Currambene Creek – without getting your feet wet!
The Jervis Bay Maritime Museum and Gallery enjoys a waterfront location on Currambene Creek. Positioned in a beautiful bush setting in Jervis Bay, the complex includes a large recreation area with native gardens and a beautiful mangrove boardwalk.
The 1.4 kilometre Mangrove Boardwalk has just received a full refurbishment, which means it’s even easier to get up close to the mangroves, birds and sea creatures living in this beautiful patch of marine sanctuary. Watch out for crabs, pelicans and fish – you might even see a stingray!
A beautiful attraction which is wheelchair accessible and can be enjoyed by the whole family, all year round.
This attraction is free to access and enjoy.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).