Best Australia Beaches
The Best Australian Beaches...
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16. Sorrento Back Beach // Victoria
Alpha Great for:- Family
- Swimming
- Surfing
Sorrento Back Beach is named after the town of Sorrento approximately 1.5 kilometres away. A part of Mornington Peninsula National Park, it is a beach known for its swimming, surfing and rockpools.
Swimmers should stay within the flagged area to avoid rip currents, an additional precaution to the lifeguards on duty during the easter and summer holidays as well as weekends between these dates.
To explore its rockpools, you'll want to visit… read more »
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17. Camp Cove Beach // New South Wales
© Diliff / CC BY Great for:- Family
- Swimming
Camp Cove sits on the inner coast of South Head, the headland guarding the entrance to Sydney Harbour. As such the beach is not only sheltered but commands spectacular views back over the harbour and towards the city.
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18. Rainbow Beach // Sunshine Coast
© Daniel Jurin Great for:- Surfing
Situated a half hour drive north from Noosa, Queensland's Rainbow Beach offers a world of attractions beyond its light-coloured sands stretching on seemingly to infinity beyond the bay's natural curve.
Its name comes from the mineral rich cliffs that surround the beach forming an array of colours, which local aboriginal folklore says is the result of a rainbow spirit crashing in to them during a mighty battle.
Marketed as one of… read more »
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19. St Kilda Beach // Victoria
Great for:- Swimming
- Kitesurfing
A popular getaway from central Melbourne for more than 100 years, St Kilda Beach has a thriving parkland foreshore called South Beach Reserve that's dotted with outdoor restaurant terraces. Additional options can be found at the end of its long pier, whose breakwater creates the harbour and provides a home for a colony of little penguins.
Particularly busy on weekends and holidays, the promenade is well-used by walkers, rollerbladers, runners, and… read more »
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20. Cottesloe Beach // Western Australia
© Richard Majlinder Great for:- Family
- Swimming
- Surfing
Cottesloe is a true city beach in the best possible sense. Located only 15 minutes from downtown Perth, Cottesloe still manages to remain the quintessential laid-back Australian beach. This mile long strip of golden sand is Perth's answer to Bondi beach yet there are as many differences as similarities.
Despite being on the edge of one of Australia's major cities Cottesloe still manages to retain a slower pace of… read more »
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21. Byron Bay Main Beach // New South Wales
© Karl Lundholm Great for:- Surfing
Byron Bay is situated in the far north of New South Wales and on the very eastern tip of Australia - Cape Byron is the easternmost point of mainland Australia. This small beach town was put on the tourism map back in the 1970s when it was on the hippy trail later becoming a popular backpacker destination. It is to a large extent the legacy of Byron's early days that… read more »
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22. Misery Beach // Western Australia
David Jones Don't be put off by the name, for Misery Beach is anything but a misery. Looking north over Frenchman Bay from a southern slither of land, Misery Beach is largely sheltered from the region's prevailing winds, making it a good choice whatever the weather.
Close to Torndirrup, its white sands run for 200 metres, and are met by a granite headland at one end, and a rocky point at the other.… read more »
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23. Emu Point Beach // Western Australia
Bahnfrend Great for:- Fishing
- Swimming
Officially rated as one of the cleanest beaches in Western Australia, Emu Point Beach is located on the state's southern coast close to the town of Albany. A small beach by Australian standards, it helps guard the narrow inlet of Frenchman Bay linking Oyster Harbour to King George Sound.
The beaches mix of grassy landscaping shaded by mature trees and calm shallow waters make it ideal for families, who can enjoy… read more »
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24. Garie Beach // New South Wales
© Maurice van Creij / CC BY The Royal National Park, just south of Sydney is home to more than ten beautiful, pristine beaches of which Garie beach is widely recognised as the finest. A one km stretch of golden sand backed by the steeply rising forested vallies of the park this beach has changed little over the centuries.
Despite its stunning natural beauty Garie Beach is not without its dangers and strong rip currents can make swimming unsafe.… read more »
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25. Alexandria Bay // Sunshine Coast
texaus1 Great for:- Surfing
On the opposite side of Noosa Head's famous headland, Alexandria Bay is a quieter location for soaking up the tranquility and rays on this golden sandy beach. The only way in is on foot, either from Noosa Heads (3.5km through the Noosa National Park) or 20 minutes on foot from McAnally Drive on Sunshine Beach (1.3km).
Away from the crowds on Noosa Main Beach, its remoteness does attract… read more »
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26. Samurai Beach // New South Wales
Saladking23 Great for:- Surfing
A subsection of One Mile Beach where nude bathing is officially permitted, the clean sands of Samurai Beach lies in Tomaree National Park north of Newcastle. It is mainly used by older naturists.
Situated close to the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary, it can be reached via an unsurfaced track, necessitating the use of a four-wheel drive vehicle.
A beautiful stretch of secluded coastline backed by dunes, Samurai Beach has… read more »
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27. Little Wategos Beach // New South Wales
Kpravin2 Great for:- Fishing
- Surfing
Sitting in the shadow of the 100 metre high Cape Byron headland, Little Wategos is the most easterly beach in Australia. The beach can be accessed by a set of steps and a track which lead away from the main Byron Bay Lighthouse walk.
Being one of the less accessible beaches in Byron Bay means Little Wategos is a great get-away spot. It's only about 150 metres in length but it… read more »
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28. Burleigh Heads // Gold Coast
Simon Morris Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
- Surfing
Sitting neatly between the better known resort of Surfers Paradise to the north and Coolangatta to the south, Burleigh Heads Beach is a top choice for those looking for golden sand and good surf. The largely protected waters are good for swimming and surfing around the headland, which is within the Burleigh Heads National Park.
Burleigh is one of the most consistent surf spots on the Gold Coast… read more »
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29. Marcoola Beach // Sunshine Coast
Andy Hay Great for:- Fishing
- Surfing
Marcoola beach forms part of a long continuous stretch of sand between Maroochydore and Coolum. Pretty much always uncrowded, this is a favourite with sunbathers, surfers and anglers looking to get a spot to themselves.
The beach here only has fairly basic facilities but is popular with families. There's heaps of room to spread out and there are a number of BBQ and picnic areas.
Lifeguards are on duty throughout the year… read more »
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30. Currumbin Beach // Gold Coast
© Daniel Jurin Great for:- Surfing
With its crystal clear waters and sparkling white sands, Currumbin in South East Queensland is regularly voted the state's cleanest beach.
Surfers flock from far and wide to ride the waves here, and there are a handful of surf schools dotted along the beach which cater for everyone, from beginners taking their first lessons to experienced surfers looking to escape the crowds across the Tweed River.
Loads of other watersports get practiced… read more »
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