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Jervis Bay Travel Guide: 15 reviews and 36 photos

The Lighthouse at Point Perpendicular, Jervis Bay

Point Perpendicular houses the Light House

Forty odd years ago, I distinctly remember visiting here as well as the other beautiful scenic spots dotted along the east coast of Australia.

To-day, the lighthouse doesn't look that much different to what it did then, and certainly, the views of the bay, from this point are still breath-taking.

There is an addition or two that might be worth reading about though, best explained by the following link.

http://www.lighthouse.net.au/lIGhtS/NSW/Point%20Perpendicular/Pt%20Perpendicular.htm

The Bay of Beauty

Jervis Bay, from Point Perpendicular Lighthouse.

Jervis Bay is beautiful by any standards. The day was a little hazy but still, the water is that blue (at least). Do you envy those divers down there?

Looking from the other aspect now.

Light house at point perpendicular

That structure is new and a part of the solar powering aspect. See the above link for more information.

The lighthouse is on Government property and to gain access is not all that hard. You will stop at a road gate. Your vehicle type and number will be noted and you will be asked what you are hoping to do whilst on the property.

My brother and I were laughing out loud after passing through the gate as one of the attendants suggested that we might find honeymoon bay a nice place to check out.....ha, ha, ha.

Pros and Cons

Pros:A great place to take some gorgeous scenery photos.
Cons:No shelter from the rain if we had been lucky enough to have some
In a nutshell:It has changed but not so much that it made a difference to my feelings about the place.

Last visit to Jervis Bay: Feb 2007
Intro Updated Apr 21, 2007
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A photo worth a place in your album - Jervis Bay

Taking photos from Point perpendicular Local Customs (1)

I am sure that this point would attract the most visitors. It was a little hazy and I am not the best photographer but I... more travel advice

The old lighthouse keeper accommodation Favorites (2)

A magnificent old place. I can only imagine what it must have been like for the keeper and his family so many years ago... more travel advice

Lighthouse History is a whole new (old) world. - Jervis Bay

Lighthouse History is a whole new (old)... Favorites (2)

http://www.lighthouse.net.au/liGhTS/Bulletin/0509/illw.htm An interesting article which gives a lot of information... more travel advice

Salad's might be the order of the day. Warnings and Dangers (1)

If you go to honeymoon bay, and you want to stay over night on the Friday/Saturday nights, you will not be able to light... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
The road was a little rough - not tarred

Hotels (1)
A well maintained camping area

Travelogues (1)

Written Apr 21, 2007

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tiabunna Jul 20, 2007 at 5:34 AM

Lovely photos of a lovely part of the world, Carole. You've reminded me that I need to return - but I think I'll wait for warmer weather!
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kokoryko May 8, 2007 at 3:24 PM

I love the lighthouses Carole, they always made me dream. Nice pictures, and strange names (honeymoon. . .perpendicular. . . )of this place; what is the reason this spot is under ACT laws and rules?
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DSwede May 8, 2007 at 3:11 PM

This looks like a secluded spot I'd like. As for the walls at Karnac, they are both too thick and too tall. But that I guess comes from having to supports a solid rock roof
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irishgalmtl May 3, 2007 at 12:49 AM

Hello there Carole, Great pg thank you for your tips and pics are beautiful...Donna :)