3 Best Sights in Jervis Bay, New South Wales

Of the 22 km (14 miles) of beautiful beaches that Jervis Bay has to offer, Hyams Beach is the most famous. The white sands are apparently the whitest in the world (per Guinness World Records), and while such hype can often lead to disappointment, this beach lives up to expectations. The sands are magnificently white, the waters are crystal clear turquoise, and the combination is paradise found. In the summer months, it can get a little busy here but nothing like the Sydney beaches. In the spring and autumn months, there’s a little more room to breathe. Amenities: food and drink; showers; toilets. Best for: swimming; water sports.

Just north of Hyams Beach, this smaller beach has the same enviable white sands and incredible clear waters minus the crowds. During high season, it’s worth heading to this quieter spot to enjoy all that Jervis Bay has to offer. The water is safe for swimming and the coastal path that runs along it takes you to Greenfield Beach. Amenities: toilets. Best for: swimming; water sports.

Set in Jervis Bay National Park, Greenfield Beach offers powdery white sands, access to walking trails, and an abundance of wildlife, including kangaroos and wallabies, and it's a safe swimming spot, even for those with little experience in the sea. Amenities: showers; toilets. Best for: swimming.