Best Beaches In Jervis Bay | Australian Traveller

This picturesque region boasts some of Australia’s best beaches.

The best Jervis Bay beaches have every aspect covered on our bucket (and spade) list: think white sands, turquoise-tinted waters, and vast swathes of bushland tumbling down to the sea. A visit to Jervis Bay wouldn’t be complete without a visit to one of these spectacular spots.

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Booderee National Park holds great significance to the Traditional Owners of Jervis Bay. Set off on the Munyunga waraga dhugan loop walk to learn more about Indigenous heritage and culture.

Murrays Beach

You can’t camp directly on Murrays Beach , but you can camp nearby in Booderee National Park, which is jointly managed by Parks Australia and Wreck Bay Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community. Wake early, to the tune of birds singing soprano, so you can set off on the Munyunga waraga dhugan walking trail in the lilac pink of dawn. Learn about Indigenous culture and native flora and fauna along the 5.4-kilometre-long track which affords great opportunities to spot wildlife. Entry fees apply.

Greenfield Beach

Close your eyes and imagine, if you will, the absolute best Jervis Bay beach day. There are children scampering toward the water. A few doughy tourists learning to paddleboard. And a bunch of old blokes in board shorts fishing off the beach. Walk down the timber boardwalk hemmed with native grasses and build a pillow of sand so you can stare at the horizon bathed in a golden light. The family-friendly Greenfield Beach has barbecues, picnic areas and wheelchair access.

Honeymoon Bay

When viewed from above, Honeymoon Bay resembles an opal, ringed with blues and golds that fade into a pearly white crescent of sand. It’s the perfect spot for swimming, but not much chop for surfing. Honeymoon Bay is a popular place for proposals; scratch Marry Me into the sand with a stick and Instagram the whole thing, so you enshrine the story into your family’s mythology. Prefer to fly solo? Wander the shoreline at low tide to enjoy some quiet contemplation.

Cave Beach

Aussie surfers love Cave Beach . The remote beauty of the place makes it a magnet for intermediate wave riders who like to avoid the crowds. The beach is protected by pillars of rock that are pockmarked with caves that yawn open to the elements. There’s a camping area on a grassy knoll some 300 metres from the car park, but all equipment must be schlepped in. The rugged cliffs make for a dramatic backdrop and provide nesting areas for seabirds.

Green Patch Beach

If the Jervis Bay beaches were themed Green Patch Beach would be in the Convivial category. The beach has a campground that seems to attract families due to its calm conditions and powdery soft sand. Cue the vigorous applause when you arrive at this beach, which is also popular with folks who want a leisurely swim or snorkel without big waves. The Jervis Bay beach is an easy escape from Sydney and a recommended location for scuba diving.

Hole in the Wall Beach

My father-in-law’s advice is always sapiential when it comes to recommending under-the-radar beaches. He lives in Canberra and he added a lot of emphasis when he recommended Hole in the Wall Beach to us as a serene spot to take the kids. Our insatiable curiosity led us to this hidden spot tucked away in Booderee National Park. Take a selfie near the sandstone rock wall with a hole in it at the northeastern end of the beach and then stay sprawled and daydreaming for the rest of the day.

Blenheim Beach

Bookend your White Sands Walk in Jervis Bay with a swim in the blue-green waters off Blenheim Beach . It’s one of the best things to do in Jervis Bay. The beach is a short and secluded section of the walk, but it offers a bonafide bush-to-beach experience and some of the best snorkelling in the bay. You’ll want to hang around for a bit and have a snorkel; the crystal-clear waters off the beach are teeming with marine life.

Chinamans Beach

Don your polarised sunnies when you visit Chinamans Beach , as the white sands of this Jervis Bay beach can be blinding in the dazzling sunshine. Chinamans Beach is one of the most popular beaches in NSW as a backdrop for weddings. Make sure your beard is extravagantly groomed before photo bombing the wedding party. Check out the beach on Google Street Trekker. If unexpected weather is forecast, we recommend picking up a kilo of glossy black Jervis Bay mussels and going back to your crash pad.

Thredbo in summer is a nature lover’s dream of show-stopping alpine beauty, cool mountain air and magical moonlit adventure.

For many of us, Thredbo calls to mind shimmering slopes and snow-dusted gums, but come summer, this Alpine resort transforms into a playground of an entirely different kind. A cool mountain retreat despite the season, Thredbo summer hikes are astonishingly beautiful, criss-crossing over dramatic peaks, pristine glacial lakes and abundant flora and fauna.

From approachable tracks for novice walkers to more challenging hikes across the Main Range and even journeys under moonlight, Thredbo puts on an unforgettable show of natural splendour all summer. Lace up your walking boots and take the chairlift from Thredbo village to embark on a self-guided exploration or a tour of the Snowy Mountains’ most compelling landscapes.

These eight unforgettable hiking experiences are only available in summer and offer an alpine adventure like you’ve never experienced before.

1. Full Moon Hike to Mt Kosciuszko

There’s something almost mystical about hiking by the light of a full moon. This guided experience begins with a 15-minute chairlift ride, where you’ll admire the Thredbo Valley below, bathed in the fading sun.

Once at the top, you’ll pass rivers, alpine lakes and spot nocturnal wildlife on your way to the Kosciuszko Lookout and Lake Cootapatamba. By the time you reach the summit, sunset is well underway as you watch day give way to night and the alpine landscape magically illuminated by the lunar glow. Enjoy a hot chocolate here before following the path back to Eagles Nest, brightened by the night sky.

This 13-kilometre hike will take place on 3 January, 2 February, and 2 April in 2026.

2. Super Full Moon Hike

Super Full Moon Hike in thredbo — Take in the might of a super full moon.

The only thing that could level up the celestial beauty of a full moon hike would be a super full moon hike . Following the same route, you’ll meet the moon when it is largest and closest to Earth by ascending to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko at an elevation of 2228 metres. From such a height, it almost feels as though you could reach out and touch its glowing surface.

Given the rarity and splendour of the super full moon, limited spots fill up fast for this awe-inspiring hike, so be sure to book the 5 December in advance.

3. Lunar Eclipse Hike

Thredbo Lunar Eclipse Hike — See dazzling celestial displays.

What could be more extraordinary than witnessing a lunar eclipse from Australia’s highest peak? Whether you’re a keen astronomer or simply revel in nature’s beauty, this guided 13-kilometre hike will place you on top of Mount Kosciuszko just as Earth passes between the sun and moon, throwing shade over the lunar surface before transforming it with a deep-red hue.

It’s an epic place to witness one of our galaxy’s most spectacular and rare light shows. Apart from the dazzling celestial display, you’ll also enjoy walking through the moon-bathed landscape, an evening chairlift ride, and a hot chocolate at the summit.

Book now for 3 March.

4. New Moon Hike

New Moon Hike Mt Kosciuszko — Catch the changing skies of a new moon.

A stargazer’s delight, the darkness of a new moon gives the Milky Way full permission to dazzle with its shimmering display. Both astronomers and photographers will relish this opportunity to observe and capture the starry skyscape from the lofty height of Australia’s highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko. Departing Thredbo Village at dusk and leaving its twinkling lights far below, you’ll arrive at the summit in time to see the sun slip away and the stars appear.

Catch this hike during the new moon lunar phase on 20 December, 19 January, 17 February, 19 March or 17 April.

5. Thredbo River Track

Embark on a gentle entry into the Snowy Mountain scenery with an amble along the Thredbo River. This self-guided hike hugs the river and wanders along the valley floor, revealing snow gum forests, swimming holes and little waterfalls that make for revitalising cold plunges in the summer heat.

6. Merritts Nature Track

Merritts Nature Track thredbo summer hikes — Stop at swimming holes along the way.

On warm summer days, venturing into the cooler air of Thredbo’s alpine tracks offers relief from the heat. Particularly if you set course for the four-kilometre Merritts Nature Track , where there are opportunities to take a refreshing dip in swimming holes along the way.

The two-to-three-hour self-guided hike meanders through towering ancient trees (dubbed the ‘Pixie Forest’ by locals), takes in stunning mountain vistas and is soundtracked by the melody of birdsong. Stop for a picnic and discover a hidden natural infinity pool, the location of which is given away by the roar of a cascading waterfall.

7. Mt Kosciuszko Summit Tour

Follow a guide along Mt Kosciuszko's summit. — Follow a guide along Mt Kosciuszko’s summit.

While you can easily steer yourself to Australia’s most iconic peak without a guide, following an expert guide to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko will colour your experience with a deeper knowledge of the landscape and its wild inhabitants. The 13-kilometre return trail puts the alpine scenery on display with 360-degree views from the highest spot in the country.

The walk begins at the top of the Kosciuszko Chairlift and takes around four to six hours to complete, but is gentle enough to be embarked upon by all ages.

8. Snowies Alpine Walk Experience

If you’re looking to truly untether from daily life and embark on a real immersion in Thredbo’s stunning alpine scenery, pack your hiking boots for the newest multi-day walk in the mountains. The Snowies Alpine Walk can be tackled over two or three days and includes nightly accommodation in the iconic Thredbo Alpine Hotel, daily buffet breakfast, packed lunch and dinner vouchers, plus daily transfers to and from trail heads in a brand-new Defender.

The two-day experience covers 24 kilometres, while the three-day experience almost doubles that at 44 kilometres. Along the way, explore barely trod landscapes, vast high-country plains and uplifting mountain horizons.

Discover the full offering of summer hikes in Thredbo at thredbo.com.au.

The most picturesque beaches in Jervis Bay