- Location: Australia, State of New South Wales, Hyams Beach, Jervis Bay
- Length of the beach: about 2 km
Australian beaches are numerous and very unusual. Here you can see the beaches with seashells instead of sand, the coast, where dolphins sail, a lot of wild and civilized beaches. One of the attractions of Australia is Hymes beach. Let's learn more about it.
What is unusual about Hims beach in Australia?
So, Hyams Beach (Hyams Beach) is a beach with the whiteest sand in the world. This is how it appears in the Guinness Book of Records. Surprisingly, the sand here stands out in its color, even in the dim light of the moon, so it is white. And on a sunny day it just shines, therefore, going here on vacation, be sure to take sunglasses and sunscreen. The sand on the beach of Himes is not just white, but also very small - to the touch it reminds more of flour or powdered sugar than a sandy rock. And some tourists compare it with starch for a characteristic creak.
The length of the beach is just over 2 km. At the same time the beach is wide enough to accommodate all comers. No matter how many people on Hims Beach, it's never crowded here! And for those who want to relax alone in the beach village of Hims there are two other small beaches.
The beach of Himes is not just popular, it is known all over the world. It is here that tourists come to make unique footage against the snow-white expanse, relax, sunbathe and, of course, swim in the clean waters of Jervis Bay. Active recreation is also appreciated here: diving, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, sailing find their admirers on Hims beach. Come here and the newlyweds to make unique wedding photos or even hold the wedding ceremony itself right on the beach!
Among other attractions in the vicinity of Jervis Bay can be called a visit to the Botanical Garden, Booderee National Park and Kangaroo Valley. These excursions will be an excellent addition to the traditional beach rest.
Due to the great popularity of Hymes beach, real estate in this area is always priced, and just staying at a local hotel, a hut or a bungalow will cost you a lot. In general, the seaside village of Hims Beach is quiet and calm, without noisy entertainment, night clubs and discos. But there are a lot of restaurants and cafes: these are establishments with an international menu, and Chinese, Thai, Indian, Mexican, Italian restaurants.
How to get to Himes beach?
The beach is located in the state of New South Wales, in the bay of Jervis. The road from Sydney by car will take you about 3 hours, since the beach is removed from the largest city of Australia for 300 km. You can use both a taxi and public transport .
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