About this place
About 2.5 hours south of Sydney, Jervis Bay is famous for three things: the whitest sand in Australia (Hyams Beach, technically a separate bay), resident dolphins you can swim with, and the only place in NSW where kangaroos regularly hop along the beach at dawn and dusk. Add Booderee National Park's white-sand beaches, the white-cliff Green Patch, and stunning bushwalks, and you have one of the most unique coastal experiences in Australia.
Highlights
Hyams Beach (whitest sand in Australia)
Swim with wild dolphins
Kangaroos on the beach at dawn
Booderee National Park bushwalks
Plan your trip
How many days do I need in Jervis Bay?
2–3 days (weekend works well)
When is the best time to visit Jervis Bay?
Sep–May (warm water for swimming); dawn/dusk for kangaroos year-round
How do I get to Jervis Bay from Sydney?
Drive via Princes Hwy south to Huskisson (2.5hrs). No direct train — car or tour bus only.
Best time to visit
Sep–May (warm water for swimming); dawn/dusk for kangaroos year-round
Suggested stay
2–3 days (weekend works well)
Getting there
Drive via Princes Hwy south to Huskisson (2.5hrs). No direct train — car or tour bus only.
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