Hyams Beach

Hyams Beach combines a coastline stretching about two kilometres with white-sand beaches, coastal forest and trails along Jervis Bay. By the water, you can swim, snorkel or take long beach walks. If you would rather combine the day with a hike and nature watching, there are suitable options for that too: two trails lead to Hyams Beach, and there is also a trail suited to birdwatching.

Beach and Views of Jervis Bay

The beach offers more than one reason to spend time by the water. At the northern end of the approximately two-kilometre-long beach is a rock platform with its own sandy beach. There is a particularly good snorkelling spot there. You can choose between a long beach walk and spending time in the water snorkelling, without treating the different beach areas as if they were the same.

From Hyams Beach, there are lovely views of Point Perpendicular, Bowen Island and the HMAS Creswell naval base. Wildlife is also part of the character of the coast: Jervis Bay Marine Park is home to many wild animals, including threatened and protected species that also use the beaches near Hyams Beach. The trails to Hyams Beach offer opportunities to watch birds and look out for dolphins along the way; these wildlife-watching opportunities are a distinct focus alongside spending time on the beach.

Coastal Trails and Birdwatching

The White Sands walk and Scribbly Gum track start at the Greenfield Beach picnic area and can be extended as far as Hyams Beach. Along the way, both follow the shores of Jervis Bay past white-sand beaches and coastal forest. The route therefore combines beach scenery with wooded coastal stretches, with opportunities along the way to watch birds or look out for dolphins.

Another birdwatching option is the Hyams Beach Trail, also called the Bird Spotter’s walk. It is in Jervis Bay National Park and starts on Lister Crescent at the southern end of the village of Hyams Beach. After about a kilometre, turn off at a junction; from there, a short path leads to Seamans Beach. This distinguishes a trail with a clear wildlife-watching focus from the two trails that start at Greenfield Beach and can be extended as far as Hyams Beach.

Natural Environment and Local Heritage

The waters around Hyams Beach are within a sanctuary zone of Jervis Bay Marine Park. Fishing is not permitted in this area. If you are interested in the bay’s natural environment, you can consider not only the wildlife-watching opportunities on land but also the protected status of the waters and the fishing restriction in force here.

The Green Cabins, holiday cottages from the interwar period, are part of the local heritage. The former Pacific House, including a sandstone monument and a tree, is also classified as local heritage. These places add a cultural dimension to the scenic experience of the village, without turning the beach and coastal trails into a single route.

Parking and Choosing Where to Stay

Parking in the village of Hyams Beach is very limited. As an alternative, you can park at Greenfield Beach and take the White Sands walk to Hyams Beach. This option connects with the trail that starts there and may be useful when planning a walk combined with a visit to Hyams Beach.

When looking for a holiday rental, you can consider whether Hyams Beach suits the experiences you would like to prioritise: time on the beach, snorkelling, coastal trails or birdwatching. The local heritage offers another reason to get to know the village beyond its beach activities.

More Destinations

More destinations: Nundle, Nyrang Creek, North Albury, Wallerawang, Dareton, Tyalgum, Morpeth, Muswellbrook.

For the broader travel overview: New South Wales.