Hyams Beach

Hyams Beach is a small coastal village and beach on the southern shore of Jervis Bay in the City of Shoalhaven, New South Wales, about 180 kilometres south of Sydney. Renowned for its exceptionally fine white sand, often cited as among the whitest in the world, and clear turquoise waters within Jervis Bay Marine Park, it offers a sheltered swimming beach backed by Booderee and Jervis Bay National Parks and a compact village settlement.

Visitors can expect a sheltered, crescent-shaped white-sand beach on the calm waters of Jervis Bay, with clear turquoise water ideal for swimming and snorkelling. The beach is backed by low dunes, coastal bushland and a small village with cafes and holiday accommodation. The foreshore has picnic areas and access to coastal walks such as the White Sands Walk and Hyams Beach Trail. Dolphins are frequently sighted offshore and the area is part of Jervis Bay Marine Park.

The beach and village are named after Michael Hyam, who was granted land in the area in the late 19th century. The settlement developed as a small fishing and holiday village on the shores of Jervis Bay, later becoming a popular seaside destination within the Shoalhaven region.

Hyams Beach lies on the traditional lands of the Yuin people and within the Jervis Bay area which holds cultural significance for Aboriginal communities. The beach and surrounding marine park are valued for their natural heritage and coastal lifestyle.