Little Hyams Beach is a charming seaside village located in the City of Shoalhaven, New South Wales, Australia, on the shores of Jervis Bay.
With a population of only 112 as per the 2016 census, this quaint village is bordered by two beaches - Chinaman's Beach to the north and Seaman's Beach to the south. The village's star attraction is Hyams Beach, known for its turquoise/aqua-colored waters and fine, squeaky, white sand composed of pure quartz.
The village is flanked by the Jervis Bay National Park to the north and Booderee National Park and Botanic Gardens to the south, giving it a unique natural bush feel with an abundance of native plants and animals. Tourists can explore Jervis Bay Marine Park, which offers a broad range of outdoor activities such as trails, forests, fishing, swimming, snorkeling, diving, and whale watching.
Accommodation options in the village range from basic cottages to luxury beachfront houses, with some offering bed and breakfast. Little Hyams Beach offers leisurely strolls along scenic bush and coastal walks, providing panoramic views of the bay, the surrounding National Park, and the ocean. It is an ideal spot for fishing, swimming, and scuba diving.
Little Hyams Beach has experienced a surge in popularity, with the population swelling from 112 people to 4000 on some summer evenings. This has led to traffic congestion and littering on the beaches, causing ecological issues. The council is taking steps to address these problems, including closing the village once the street parking spaces are at capacity and working to revegetate the dunes used for illegal parking.
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