A common question asked by guests is "how close are you to the beach?" A quick answer would be a short 300mtr stroll to Nelsons Beach. A more comprehensive reply would be to explain that there are nine beaches within easy walking distance from Sanddancers Bed and Breakfast, they are Collinwood, Orion, Barfleur, Plantation Point, Nelsons, Blenheim, Greenfields, Chinaman's and Hyams.

Jervis Bay is home to a pod of about 60 bottlenose dolphins, they can be often seen from any one of the beaches.

Thousands of scuba divers and snorkellers already know Jervis Bay is second only to the Great Barrier Reef,  sites offer fascinating marine life such as giant cuttlefish, the strange weedy sea dragons and in winter, when visibility is best(sometimes up to 50m) you can see giant sea salps, there are also quite a few wreck sites to discover and the underwater formations are spectacular.
Popular sites include Hyams boat ramp and Scottish Rocks.

The bay boasts some excellent fishing for a range of popular sport and table species. The rock platforms on the northern side of the Bay are world famous for the land based game fishing opportunities they offer species such as marlin, tuna, kingfish and sharks, inside the Bay you can chase bream, whiting and flathead along practically any of the beaches.  Off the rocks you can expect blackfish, drummer, bream, squid, snapper, salmon, tailor, kingfish and leatherjackets.   

Nelsons Beach is a short 300 mtr walk, it is the closest beach to Sanddancers and one of the nicest in the area. Rocky outcrops at both ends of the beach make it a popular site for snorkelling, Underwater sea grass and late afternoon waves often attract dolphins to Nelsons beach.

From Nelsons you can turn left and walk to four other popular beaches and coves: Plantation point, Barfleur, Orion and Collingwood beaches.  Turn right and take the White Sands walk accross the cliff tops and through a beautiful walking track flanked by Australian Fauna and Flora passing Blenheim, Greenfields, Chinamans and Hyams Beach.

Blenheim beach is the first cove from Nelsons beach through White Sands Walk.  White Sands walk begins at Nelsons beach, it is a level 2klm walk which takes you to Blenheim, Greenfields, Chinamans and Hyams beach.

Colin Greenfield leased 12 acres of land behind the beach in 1942. The pine trees that border the picnic area once surrounded the old property. In 1970 Colin Greenfield swapped his property for two flats in Huskisson due to ill health. Under a land protection scheme the property was sold to the Department of Planning in 1977 and reserved for public recreation, in 1995 the land formed part of stage one of the newly gazetted NSW Jervis Bay National Park.
Picnicing at Greenfields Beach is ideal with its well designed facilities including a boardwalk to the beach and walking track, providing easy access for the disabled and elderly. Picnic tables, electric barbecues, toilets and beach shower are also available.

Chinamans Beach is the third beach you reach on the White Sands Walk, as it has no facilities available it is popular with people who prefer to "get away".

Hyams Beach is renowned as having the whitest sand in the world. On a sunny day, you must wear sunglasses or the reflection of the sunlight from the dazzling white sand really hurts your eyes. Hyams beach general store offers welcome refreshment after your walk.
Hyams Beach boat ramp is a popular spot for scuba diving and snorkelling.

From Sanddancers B & B you can walk to Hyams Beach in an hour or drive in ten minutes.

All photographs on this page are original taken by your hosts at Sanddancers.