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Above: Hyams Beach, Jervis Bay, New South Wales © Photo courtesy Tourism New South Wales

Hyams Beach, Jervis Bay

Dip your toes into the squeaky, brilliant white sand of Hyams Beach, renowned as having the whitest sand in the world (according to the Guinness Book of Records).

Things to do and see

Set in the pristine sheltered waters of Jervis Bay – the second most popular dive spot in Australia after the Great Barrier Reef – popular Hyams Beach offers an excellent all-round destination for honeymoon couples, with safe swimming, a variety of water- and land-based activities and great natural attractions close by.

Relax on this gorgeous 2km-long crescent of white sand, snorkel the rocky platform at the northern end of the beach and swim, sail or jet ski in the sparkling clean waters of Jervis Bay.

Explore by foot or kayak several neighbouring beaches nestled in a series of coves, separated by rocky outcrops and fringed with blackbutt, tea tree and mahogany forests. Follow bushwalks through the heaths, wetlands, cliffs and forests of nearby Booderee National Park, located south of the beach on the southern end of the bay.

Spot kangaroos hopping along the beach in the morning, cruise the bay on the lookout for bottlenose dolphins, watch the resident colony of penguins on Bowen Island or scuba dive among marine life including gropers, wrass, sharks, cuttlefish and sea dragons in an underwater wonderland of arches, caves and rock stacks.

Accommodation

The nearby town of Huskisson offers a range of shops, bars and restaurants, with several holiday accommodation options including the adults-only, self-contained cottages of Hyams Beach Seaside Cottages, which sit just 40m away from the beach.

Best time to visit Hyams Beach?

Any time.

Getting there

Hyams Beach is just two and a half hours drive south of Sydney (179km) and around three hours east of Canberra. Note: This is one beach on which you definitely need to wear sunblock; even on cloudy days the reflection off the brilliant white sand can cause sunburn in just minutes.

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Last updated: 17 April, 2012

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