Sanctuary Point

Travel Guide

Collingwood Beach featuring general coastal views and a beach as well as a large group of people
Collingwood Beach showing a beach and a bay or harbor as well as a small group of people
Booderee National Park which includes coral and rocky coastline
Booderee National Park which includes rugged coastline and a sandy beach
Booderee National Park featuring rocky coastline and waves

If fishing, swimming, boating, hiking or wildlife are among your ingredients for a dream vacation, head straight to this lovely coastal town. 

Stay in Sanctuary Point and make the most of its scenic location on the shores of St. Georges Basin, an inland body of salt water that offers an ideal location for a wide range of watersports. When you want to exchange one astonishingly beautiful view for another, drive to nearby Jervis BayOpens in a new window, a coastal area known for its gorgeous white-sand beaches and diversity of land and marine wildlife.

Sanctuary Point is fairly small, with a population that fluctuates in size but remains well under the 10,000 mark. Despite this, it is well served by tourist accommodations, malls and stores and other amenities. Explore the beautiful local landscapes during the day, then spend your evenings enjoying the laid-back small-town vibe at one of the restaurants in town or at St. Georges Basin Country Club, which also has an 18-hole golf course.

Get to know the town and the surrounding countryside by walking or biking its roads, following them out onto the trails that lead to the beach. Take to the waters of St. Georges Basin in a sailboat, canoe or kayak, or take things up a level by windsurfing. This is also a favorite spot with anglers. Rent tackle in town or join a guided tour that will lead you to the very best spots.

Drive to Jervis Bay in less than an hour. This striking area of New South Wales is home to beaches that must be seen to be believed. These include beautiful Hyams BeachOpens in a new window, which holds the Guinness world record for the world’s whitest sand. Head south to Booderee National Park, a beautiful protected area that is home to a wealth of animals, including echidnas, humpback whales, fur seals and a huge array of birds.

Rent a car and drive along the coast from SydneyOpens in a new window to reach Sanctuary Point in 3 hours. Alternately, fly into nearby Jervis Bay Airport. Pick from a wide range of accommodations, but remember that you won’t be spending much time in your room, given how beautiful the world outside is in this part of New South Wales.

Where to stay in Sanctuary Point

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Erowal Bay

Lake views and beaches are some things travelers note about Erowal Bay. Check out Hyams Beach or Booderee National Park while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.

Erowal Bay
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Worrowing Heights

The beaches and lake views are just a few features travelers like about Worrowing Heights. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Vincentia Marketplace and Saint Georges Basin Country Club are a few top places to visit.

Worrowing Heights
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Old Erowal Bay

When in Old Erowal Bay, you can plan a visit to Vincentia Marketplace and Saint Georges Basin Country Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Old Erowal Bay
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Wrights Beach

While there might not be top attractions in Wrights Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Booderee National Park and Hyams Beach.

Wrights Beach
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Bream Beach

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bream Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Booderee National Park and Hyams Beach.

Bream Beach
Bay and Basin

Bay and Basin

3 out of 5
4 Paradise Beach Road, Sanctuary Point, NSW
The price is P4,054 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P4,054
P4,460 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf motel in Sanctuary Point. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Saint Georges Basin Country ...
8/10 Very Good! (181 reviews)
"Room was extremely clean, and bed was very comfortable"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Bay and Basin
Dungowan Waterfront Apartments

Dungowan Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
99 Naval Parade, Erowal Bay, NSW
The price is P13,042 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P13,042
P13,042 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach apartment in Sanctuary Point. Enjoy free WiFi, a lazy river, and a garden. Popular attractions Jervis Bay and Saint Georges Basin Country ...
9/10 Wonderful! (215 reviews)
"A great view and super easy check-in & check out!"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Dungowan Waterfront Apartments
Nightcap at Archer Hotel

Nightcap at Archer Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Cnr Princess Highway and Kalander St, Nowra, NSW
The price is P3,642 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P3,642
P4,006 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Nowra. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (491 reviews)
"We were very happy with our stay. Breakfast was included and had everything we wanted for breakfast. There were a lot of very nice touches that made the stay great. We were given drinks vouchers to use at the bar. We went to eat at the bar. When getting drinks for our son's, they gave us a straw ..."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Nightcap at Archer Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Dungowan Waterfront Apartments

Dungowan Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
99 Naval Parade, Erowal Bay, NSW
Stay at this 3-star beach apartment in Sanctuary Point. Enjoy free WiFi, a lazy river, and a garden. Popular attractions Jervis Bay and Saint Georges Basin Country ...
9/10 Wonderful! (215 reviews)
"A great view and super easy check-in & check out!"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Dungowan Waterfront Apartments
Paradise Bungalow Waterfront

Paradise Bungalow Waterfront

4 out of 5
153 Walmer Street, Sanctuary Point, NSW
Stay at this 4-star beach vacation home in Sanctuary Point. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Paradise Beach Reserve and Saint ...
Lovely house right on the river.
"Thank you for a lovely stay at Paradise Bungalow. We booked very last minute and Vicki was super helpful and accommodating. We would definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2018

Paradise Bungalow Waterfront
Quest Nowra

Quest Nowra

4.5 out of 5
130 Kinghorne Street, Nowra, NSW
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Nowra. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Nowra Museum and Stockland ...
9/10 Wonderful! (438 reviews)
"Quiet, clean, comfortable and convenient"

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Quest Nowra
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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