Hyams Beach

Jervis Bay, Australia

Famous for having the whitest sand in the world, with powdery-soft white sand and clear turquoise waters.

Places in Hyams Beach

Hyams Beach General Store An unexpectedly impressive café/restaurant adjacent to the famous blindingly white beach.
Hyams Beach General Store café A café adjacent to the famous white-sand beach.

Best time to visit: December to March (Australian summer), for the warmest water and best conditions to enjoy Hyams Beach's famously white sand.
Getting around: Hyams Beach is the main beach draw with limited on-site accommodation, while Huskisson, a short drive away, offers proximity to restaurants and shops including the waterside Huskisson Hotel; Booderee National Park is nearby for coastal walks and bushland.
Currency: Australian Dollar (A$)
Language: English. Aboriginal languages are spoken in some communities.
Timezone: AEST (UTC+10, UTC+11 in summer)
Current trends: Hyams Beach's fame for having the whitest sand in the world continues to drive Jervis Bay's tourism, with its lack of major resorts keeping the area's guesthouse-and-Airbnb character intact, while Huskisson serves as the practical base for restaurants and shops, and treehouse-style dining experiences like Gunyah at Paperbark Camp add a distinctive architectural draw to the region.

Huskisson — Offers proximity to restaurants and shops, including the waterside Huskisson Hotel.
Booderee National Park area — Offers scenic coastal walks, lush bushland exploration, and family picnic spots.