On the Coast – Over 55 Issue 32 I November/December 2019(clone) | Page 19

the aforementioned Lady Denman and other historic vessels. And senior readers will remember the old Circular Quay timber turnstiles and ticket booths, all carefully restored here. There is also a fabulous whaling exhibition that chronicles Husky’s aforementioned whaling past. We also enjoyed the excellent display chronicling the history of the indigenous Dharawal and Dhurga people of Jervis Bay. All cleverly housed in a bush setting, the complex also includes a large picnic area with native gardens, a mangrove boardwalk, a pond, boathouse and historic buildings. The following morning we stroll along the famous talc-white sands of Huskisson Beach. Indeed, it is remarkably white. Whiter than a Hollywood starlet’s teeth. Later we drive to the heritage-listed ruins of Cape St George Lighthouse. The erstwhile lighthouse stood near Jervis Bay Village and was located about three kilometres south of the southern entrance to Jervis Bay. Constructed in 1860 it was active until 1889. The tower was destroyed between 1917-1922. I have a passion for lighthouses and particularly ‘lost lighthouses’. I lament that Cape St George Tower was unceremoniously used from 1917 to 1922 for target practice by the Royal Australian Navy and destroyed. On our final day in Husky we cook ill- advised country bacon on the barbie of the deck of our seaside cabin and watch grey nomads argue about packing up their caravan – only slightly smaller than a Boeing. Seniors, with petrol so pricey and cabins so cheap, is it really worth the stress of towing a house behind your four-wheel-drive? Stay in a cabin and catch a train, fly or drive. Fast Facts During the summer holidays, join Aboriginal guides from Murrawadeen Bush Tours for a bush tucker walk. Experience the unique culture of local Huskisson Indigenous people by local Indigenous guides. By far one of the best bush tucker guided walks on the South Coast. Tours operate throughout summer holiday periods. 0455 128 860 [email protected] NOVEMBER/DECEMBER – ISSUE 32 19