The original landscape was carefully cleared by hand, so that delicate ecosystems, natural flora and birdlife have been preserved. No major earthworks or clearing were done. All toilet waste and waste water is pumped off the site to protect the pristine Currambene Creek, which now forms part of the Jervis Bay Marine Park.

Paperbark Camp Accommodation - Jervis Bay
Accommodation consists of twelve elevated canvas tents providing a sturdy haven of simple luxury. Each tent has a steel frame, strong double canvas roof, solar powered lighting, insect screens and is elevated amongst the paperbarks, well above ground level. The spacious interior has comfortable queen beds with high quality linen and towels, lots of pillows and funky, locally crafted furniture.

These luxury tents even have wrap around verandahs for sitting and enjoying the bush setting. The rear verandah is the ensuite bathroom. While private and covered it is not fully enclosed and you can enjoy the liberating experience of open air showering. The view and call of the birds make you feel quite at home in this natural environment.

Paperbark Camp offers tranquility and seclusion in an Australian bush setting, at Jervis Bay, and can accommodate up to 26 guests at any one time. This is the ideal place for a weekend getaway, intimate exclusive wedding, honeymoon or an even longer stay.


Deluxe Safari Tents
Placed thoughtfully amongst the soaring eucalypts and intriguing paperbark trees, the 8 standard canvas safari style tents offer privacy and comfort, whilst at the same time providing a truly unique bush ‘camping’ experience.

But for the ultimate in luxury camping, spoil yourself in one of the 4 deluxe tents - (brand new in 2007) tucked away from the main camp and each featuring a large private verandah with lounge, outdoor en-suite with free standing bath-with-a-view and the latest in contemporary furnishings to create a romantic candle lit oasis amongst the gum trees.

If you dream of camping under the stars or sleeping in a tent with all the luxuries of home, then Paperbark Camp at Jervis Bay is for you, simply the best.

Paperbark Camp Dining

The Gunyah (aboriginal for meeting place, or place of shelter) is at the heart of the camp. Designed by Sydney architects, Nettleton Tribe, it is a chic space built high off the ground to enjoy the sea breeze and a wonderful position amongst the tree tops. Paperbark Camp is also very much a nature-based culinary experience. The gunya perched high in the trees offers a first class magical dining experience. The chef delights in using fresh, local produce to produce a mouth watering innovative menu catering for all tastes. Relax by the open fireplace with an after dinner drink before taking the torch in hand to light the way back to your forest dwelling. In Summer, the sliding doors open up for outdoor dining on the verandah, providing a bushy backdrop from which to enjoy meals and observe the goings on of our resident possums, sugar gliders and birds. In Winter, an open fire and candlelight bring warmth to the room, and cosy lounges are a perfect place for curling up on after dinner. Resident guests are welcome to use the Gunyah throughout the day and evening and are free to help themselves to coffee and tea at their leisure. For conferences and small groups, the Gunyah becomes your own unique meeting space, a tranquil place in which to exchange ideas and get creative. The Gunyah is also open to non-resident guests 7 nights a week for dinner. When booking, please advise of any particular dietary requirements you may have, in order that we may cater accordingly. Children over 6 years are welcome, please notify at time of booking.

Conferences, Events and Weddings at Paperbark Camp
Paperbark Camp provides a unique setting for weddings, conferences, meetings and retreats and accommodates up to 26 people in twelve tents. For larger groups we are able to provide alternate accommodation in a variety of nearby locations with all attendees being catered for on-site at Paperbark.

Corporate Events - The tranquil bush environment inspires creativity and free thinking and provides a relaxed space for training, think-tanks and exchanging of ideas. The local area provides all manner of group activities including dolphin watching, sea kayaking, horse riding, yoga and wine tasting as well as opportunities to experience local aboriginal culture through fireside didgeridoo sessions and bush tucker walking tours.

We can also recommend locally based companies to facilitate exciting outdoor motivational programs.

Weddings - Looking for a unique setting for your wedding day? A very manageable 2½ hours drive from Sydney, natural bushland setting of the camp provides a special place for a celebration with close friends and loved ones. Paperbark Camp is a unique venue, providing the perfect background with warm hospitality, gourmet catering and all the facilities you will need to create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. For lovers of nature, The Gunya and its surrounds provide a romantic backdrop for a casual yet discerning wedding, and with exclusive use of the camp a very private atmosphere is created so you can enjoy this special moment with your family and friends. Whether it be a more casual gourmet barbeque banquet, a formal sit down dinner or canapes and cocktails, we can help to organise an occassion that suits your requirements and reflects your individual personalities. For an extended celebration the beautiful beaches and coves of Jervis Bay are a great destination for spending quality time with the special people in your lives as well as providing some ideal locations for a beach ceremony.

Activities at Paperbark Camp

Paperbark Camp is very much an activities based camp centred around nature. The local area also offers a diverse array of activities. Activities within the camp include canoeing, bike riding, bushwalking, bird watching and spotlighting. Or spend an afternoon on the verandah reading that book you have been meaning to get to for ages, keeping an eye out for a passing kangaroo or the majestic black cockatoo. Massages can also be arranged by appointment. Jervis Bay itself offers spectacular diving, snorkelling, bushwalking in the Booderee National Park, beautiful beaches, surfing, dolphin, whale and seal watching, golf and tennis. A short scenic drive away is Arthur Boyd's 'Bundanon', local vineyards with cellar doors as well as the pretty towns of Berry and Kangaroo Valley. Paperbark Camp offers tranquillity, seclusion and relaxation in a unique and comfortable environment - a welcome retreat in today's hectic world. We invite you to come and share it with us. What to Bring to Paperbark Camp Dress is casual - in keeping with a bush camp, though feel free to dress up for special occasions! You may like to bring the following: beach towel, beach umbrella, sun hat, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, sporting equipment such as fishing rods, golf clubs, tennis racquets and snorkelling gear, binoculars for bird watching. Divers should remember log books. Insect repellent and torches are provided but feel free to bring your own. Hairdryers are provided for use in the Gunyah bathrooms with 240V power, or you may prefer to bring your own. NOTE • Paperbark Camp is closed July and August. • The camp is not suited to children under 6 due to the height of buildings, proximity to the creek and to preserve the peaceful atmosphere. Children over 6 are welcome though we do ask for parental supervision at all times and for fellow guests privacy to be respected. Paperbark Camp Location 571 Woollamia Road, Huskisson, Jervis Bay, New South Wales 200 kilometres south of Sydney and 880 kilometres north of Melbourne Paperbark Camp is located 2½ hours drive (190 kilometres) south of Sydney in Jervis Bay which is part of the Shoal Haven Region. Paperbark Camp is 4 kilometres from the small holiday town of Huskisson on the shores of the bay where the Currambene Creek meets the bay. Also around the bay are Vincentia Hyams Beach and Jervis Bay village which is in the Booderee National Park. From Central Sydney Head towards Sydney airport and continue South following signs to Wollongong (F6). Follow the Princes Highway South passing through Kiama, Berry and Nowra. 13 kilometres South of Nowra, turn left into Jervis Bay Road. After 2 kilometres you will see a sign for Woollamia, turn left into Woollamia Road and continue a further 6 kilometres. When you see Goodland Road on your left, SLOW DOWN, the entrance to Paperbark Camp is around the bend on your left. From the South When travelling from the South, do not take the first exits to Jervis Bay, wait until the turn-off at Falls Creek. Turn right into Jervis Bay Road. After 2 kilometres you will see a sign for Woollamia, turn left into Woollamia Road and continue a further 6 kilometres. When you see Goodland Road on your left, SLOW DOWN, the entrance to Paperbark Camp is around the bend on your left.