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The Shoalhaven is a breathtaking South Coast escape, loved for its crystal-clear beaches, relaxed coastal villages, national parks, boutique cafés and laid-back holiday atmosphere. It is the kind of place where days are spent by the water, evenings feel slower, and every stay feels like a true coastal reset.

BEGIN YOUR DAY HERE

The tail of a whale emerging from the ocean, with water splashing around it.
Aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a body of water with sailboats, and a forested shoreline under a partly cloudy sky

Morning Coffee + Huskisson Stroll

Start the day in Huskisson, one of the easiest places to base a Shoalhaven day trip. Grab coffee or breakfast, then take a relaxed walk along the waterfront. Huskisson is a good starting point because it gives guests access to cafés, shops, dolphin cruises and the Jervis Bay foreshore without needing to rush straight into the beaches. Visit NSW lists Jervis Bay as a coastal destination known for dolphin cruises, national parks, snorkelling and marine life.

An aerial view of the ocean with waves crashing onto a sandy beach.
A pair of brown sandals with black straps on snow-covered ground.

Mid-morning: White Sands Walk or Hyams Beach

Next, head towards Hyams Beach, one of the most recognised beaches in the Shoalhaven region. The official Shoalhaven tourism site notes that Hyams is known for calm turquoise water and very white sand, but parking can be limited, so arriving earlier is smarter.

For a better experience, do not make the day only about Hyams. That is the tourist trap mistake. It is beautiful, but it can get busy. A stronger option is to explore nearby Chinamans Beach or Greenfield Beach, which are also known for quieter coastal scenery, picnics, snorkelling and walks.

Huskisson → Hyams Beach → Chinamans Beach or Greenfield Beach

Aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, green forest, boats docked in a narrow waterway, and a large open ocean bay with a small rocky island.

Lunch: Picnic or local café

For lunch, keep it relaxed. Either pack a picnic for Greenfield Beach picnic area or head back towards Huskisson for a casual café lunch. This keeps the day flexible and avoids wasting the best daylight sitting indoors too long.

Pack a picnic, find a shady beachside spot and enjoy a slow lunch by the water — or head back into Huskisson for a relaxed coastal café stop.

A sandy beach with a driftwood log, footprints, and ocean waves, backed by trees and a cloudy sky.

Afternoon: Booderee National Park

Spend the afternoon exploring Booderee National Park. Parks Australia recommends full-day itineraries through Booderee and lists swimming, snorkelling, boating, camping and outdoor activities as key things to do in the park.

View of a boat's deck railing and part of the boat structure with water and a distant shoreline at sunset.
A shark fin visible above the water's surface, seen from a boat at sea.

Late afternoon: Dolphin cruise or sunset by the bay

If guests want something organised, suggest a dolphin cruise from Huskisson. Jervis Bay is known for dolphin-watching cruises, and seasonal whale watching is also popular during migration months.