Ships have been a very ancient mode of transport for over centuries. So has been the history related to ships. On that account, Lady Denman Maritime Museum is must visit location when visiting Australia. A Jervis bay hotel, Australia can provide you with numerous facilities to make your dream visit to this museum come true. Select a Jervis bay hotel in close proximity to accommodate your numerous vacation requirements.
Lady Denman Maritime Museum is a wonderful specimen of significant maritime history. It consists of many attractions to inspire one’s love for sea life, ships and shipwrecks. Your tour around this beautiful setting would begin with the fish pond which is also called the Lady Denman Marine Reserve. It is tidal fish aviary with an inlet for varied forms of sea life living in different habitat zones of Jervis bay. It is absolutely a spectacular sight to observe diverse fish species swimming around.
The immense outdoor recreational space comprises of a mangrove boardwalk. It provides the opportunity to learn and understand about mangrove swamp and wetlands as well as the interconnection between land and the vast ocean. Take a walk to treat yourself with a wonderful presentation about the beauty of nature!
The central attraction of this location is the Lady Denman which is a wooden inner harbour ferry that was built in Huskisson. It is a fine illustration of ship building at Huskisson, the first major industry of the city at the time. Moreover, the Boatshed holds the small Ninon, a boat and an uncompleted boat to give the visitors an idea about ship building. The view of the fish pond from the boatshed is magnificent.
Furthermore, do not forget to stroll in the Wirreecoo Wildflower Garden or the Keith Moore Habitat Garden that is incorporated to relish in the diversity of flora in the Jervis bay area. Last but not least, visit the museum shop or one of the exhibitions that take place almost every day to buy a souvenir for your loved ones!
Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+
