Hyams Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Jervis Bay National Park featuring general coastal views and a beach as well as a couple
Huskisson featuring general coastal views and a beach as well as a small group of people
Hyams Beach showing a beach, general coastal views and swimming
Jervis Bay National Park which includes rocky coastline and a sandy beach as well as a large group of people
Hyams Beach which includes a beach, rugged coastline and general coastal views

Even among the gorgeous beaches of Jervis Bay, this one stands out. Prepare to be astonished by its beautiful sands, officially the whitest in the world.

Jervis Bay is famous for its beaches, and Hyams Beach is one of the most beautiful of these. Despite its loveliness, this peaceful beach is rarely full of people. Spend at least a day exploring this stretch of sand and the many natural attractions in the vicinity

Hyams Beach refers to both the stretch of sand along the coast and the town next to it, a sleepy, charming place that is home to only around 290 people. Visit the town to grab a snack, a cold drink or to find overnight accommodation. The beach itself is fairly undeveloped, meaning its pristine beauty has been left intact. Come here to see for yourself why the sand here holds the Guinness World Record for being the whitest on the planet.

The beach is very family friendly, since its waters are clear and great for paddling and swimming. Let your kids swim or snorkel in this calm part of the ocean and build castles on the clean, safe beach itself. Take plenty of photos of your family against the stunning background offered by this remarkably beautiful location.

Take advantage of the range of lovely trails nearby. Look for the many birds to be seen along the Hyams Beach Trail, which will lead you into Jervis Bay National Park. Its varied land and coastal habitats are home to a wide variety of native species.

Another trail to try is the White Sands Walk. Follow it along not only Hyams Beach but through some of the area’s other most striking white beaches too. Set out from Greenfield Beach, which is next to the town of VincentiaOpens in a new window.

Stay in Hyams Beach itself, or choose the more urban environment of nearby HuskissonOpens in a new window. Or stay in SydneyOpens in a new window and drive. It takes less than 3 hours to reach this record-breaking beach, and it is a journey that is more than worth it.

Huskisson Bayside Resort

Huskisson Bayside Resort

3 out of 5
28 Bowen Street, Huskisson, NSW
The price is AU$143 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$143
per night
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Stay at this 3-star motel in Huskisson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Jervis Bay and Shark Net Beach are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (611 reviews)
"Closeness to the beach"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Huskisson Bayside Resort
Nightcap at Archer Hotel

Nightcap at Archer Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Cnr Princess Highway and Kalander St, Nowra, NSW
The price is AU$144 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$144
per night
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (521 reviews)
"Convenient to private hospital. Basic but clean and comfortable rooms. Breakfast good value. Hotel good for meals without travelling. Parking close to rooms and minimal stairs."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Nightcap at Archer Hotel
Jervis Bay Motel

Jervis Bay Motel

3 out of 5
41 Owen Street, Huskisson, NSW
The price is AU$161 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$161
per night
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay at this 3-star motel in Huskisson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (607 reviews)
"Quick and easy check in and check out. The bathroom is very bright and clean, as shown in the property photo. A walkable distance to the popular cafes, shops and beaches. Very recommended!"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Jervis Bay Motel
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.
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! (449 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms and secure parking underneath. The microwave smelt bad and needed a good clean but other than that it was a good place to stay."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Quest Nowra
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! (216 reviews)
"Lovely property right on the water, beautiful views. Kayaks available and bbq. 6 mins to Hyams beach."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Dungowan Waterfront Apartments
South Coast Retreat

South Coast Retreat

3.5 out of 5
119a Greenwell Point Rd, Greenwell Point, NSW
Stay at this 3.5-star beach cabin in Greenwell Point. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Comerong Island Nature Reserve and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (172 reviews)
Fantastic place to stay with family and small dog.
"We spent long weekend here with family and dog. This place is pets friendly. Everything is clean and in good condition. Location is amazing. Very good place for weekend stay."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

South Coast Retreat
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.

Reviews of Hyams Beach

4.6
Top destination
5 - Excellent
10
5 - Excellent 67%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 27%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Timetraveller

Amazing beach if you like peace, quiet and nature. Beautiful and relaxing, very safe for kids.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

uncrowded

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely walks along the beach. White sand, aqua blue water We also saw a pod of dolphins just off shore

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

This is an amazing beautiful place to saty and relax.

4/5 - Good

Maria

It's a very good place to relax and enjoy a vacation. Overall impression: Hyams Beach is really beauriful

5/5 - Excellent

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