South Coast · New South Wales
White-sand beaches, clear water and two national parks make this a proper coastal weekend rather than a single famous-beach stop.
Why go
Use Huskisson or Vincentia as a base, walk the White Sands route from Greenfield Beach, then give a second day to Booderee National Park with a valid park pass and current access advice.
Do these first
A 2.5-kilometre coastal walk linking Greenfield Beach toward the white-sand beaches around Hyams, with swimming stops subject to conditions.
30–90 minAboriginal-owned country with beaches, botanic gardens, walks and wildlife. Buy the required park pass before arrival and check current notices.
Half to full dayUse the waterfront town for food, visitor information and responsibly operated wildlife or water experiences.
2–4 hoursA very good day
Arrive before the busiest beach hours, use signed access and check both NSW National Parks and Booderee advice before choosing the day.
Walk toward the white-sand beaches before peak demand, using signed access rather than circling Hyams for parking.
Check patrol and water information, then choose a beach for the group rather than chasing the most photographed one.
Have lunch, visit the information centre and plan the second day with current local advice.
Enter with a park pass and choose Murrays Beach, the botanic gardens or a signed walk according to conditions and accessibility needs.
Make it happen
Compare bookable tours and activities for Jervis Bay. Check times, inclusions, cancellation terms and suitability with the operator before booking.
Before you go
Hyams Beach parking is limited at peak times. Greenfield Beach is a calmer starting point for the White Sands Walk; Booderee beaches have designated parking and require a park pass.
The Jervis Bay Visitor Information Centre welcomes people with access needs. Beaches and walks vary substantially; contact Booderee or the relevant park before relying on access.
Dogs are not permitted in Jervis Bay National Park or Booderee National Park. Jervis Bay National Park has a signed 1080 baiting program through 11 December 2026; keep pets away from baiting areas.
Choose conditions and ability over appearance. Many beaches are unpatrolled; swim at patrolled locations where available and check marine, weather and park advice before entering the water.
Conditions can change. Confirm access, closures, fire restrictions and local rules before travelling.
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