Hyams Beach trail (2km), Jervis Bay National Park, New South Wales

Hyams Beach trail is a 2km, grade 5 hike located in the Jervis Bay National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 1.25 hrs to complete.

Length: 2km

Duration: 1.25 hrs

Grade: 5

Style: Return

Start: 5 Lister Ct

End: 5 Lister Ct

Location: Jervis Bay National Park

Closest town: Hyams Beach

New South Wales

From state capital: 200km

Longitude: 150.6925398

Latitude: -35.10502998

Hike summary

Keen to meet Jervis Bay's birdlife? Follow the lead of the local birdwatchers who designed this delightful walk, which is also known as Bird Spotter's walk. They've even added signs to explain the birds you'll see and hear along the way.
Keep an eye out for some of the birds the Jervis Bay area is known for, like new holland honey-eaters, eastern spinebills, eastern rosellas, and crimson rosellas.
Start at Lister Crescent at the southern end of Hyams Beach village. Walk about 1km, then turn left at the intersection and continue a short distance to the beautiful Seamans Beach.
You can head back along the trail for more birdwatching, or take an easy walk along the white sand of Hyams Beach.

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Getting there

Hyams Beach trail starts at Lister Cresent, at the southern end of Hyams Beach village. It's about 10 minutes from Vincentia. To get there:Head northeast on Campbell Court towards Elizabeth Drive and turn left onto Elizabeth DriveAt the roundabout, take the second exit onto The Wool Road, then at the next roundabout, take the first exit onto Jervis Bay RoadTurn left onto Kallaroo Road and continue onto Booderee AvenueTurn right onto Cyrus Street and then the first left into Lister Cresent Parking Parking is available on Lister Crescent, a short walk from Hyams Beach trail

Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.

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About the region

Explore the natural beauty of Jervis Bay National Park on NSW's sparkling South Coast, near Nowra. Discover Aboriginal heritage, visit Hyams Beach, renowned for its white sand, whale watching and water activities.

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