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91. Alexandra Headland Beach // Sunshine Coast
Martin7d2 Great for:- Fishing
- Surfing
Known simply as "Alex" to the locals, Alexandra Headland is a laid back, surfy town in the heart of Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Set just north of Mooloolaba the sandy beach here forms a continuous stretch with Maroochydore up the coast.
This section of the Sunshine Coast is quite built up but you don't really notice that from the beach. The backdrop is mainly grassy banks and trees. Just behind the… read more »
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92. Moffat Beach // Sunshine Coast
Tim Bateup Great for:- Surfing
Not as well-known as neighbouring Sunshine Coast beaches such as Kings Beach and Dicky Beach, Moffat Beach has an altogether different ambience. Popular with locals, it is rarely visited by international travellers, who have historically stuck to the beaches nearer to Brisbane 90 minutes away.
The distinctive feel of Moffat Beach comes from its blend of luxurious accommodation options, crowd-free reputation and local start-ups such as the craft brewery. The beach… read more »
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93. Sunshine Beach // Sunshine Coast
© Bernd Müller Great for:- Surfing
Named Sunshine Beach and set on the Sunshine Coast this spot has quite a lot to live up to. With the mercury rarely dropping below the 20s and clouds conspicuous by their absence, we think it does! As such, it has an all-year-round lifeguard presence, such is its popularity at all times.
There's a real laidback vibe to the powdery white sands here, and plenty of space to spread out, with… read more »
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94. Bakers Beach // Tasmania
Steven Penton Midway along the northern coast of Tasmania, Bakers Beach lies next to a small rural community of the same name with a permanent population of just 60 individuals. Forming an impressive ribbon of golden sand, it runs along the Bass Strait for close to seven kilometres. It has a very slight curve to its otherwise straight appearance as it faces northeast.
Its rough midpoint can be reached by car via the… read more »
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95. Elwood Beach // Victoria
© Julian Hacker Great for:- Swimming
- Kitesurfing
Located on the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay to the south of central Melbourne, Elwood Beach is westward facing and known for its sunsets. At other times of day beachgoers are able to enjoy a flat expanse of golden yellow sand linking lawned areas with the warm, calm waters of the bay.
Not limited to any specific group of beachgoers, Elwood Beach has broad appeal. Its 1300 metre length and… read more »
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96. Sorrento Front Beach // Victoria
Alan Samuel Great for:- Fishing
- Swimming
Situated between the Queenscliff ferry pier on one side and the Western Sister historic site on the other, Sorrento Front Beach runs in a ribbon of beige sand for close to 1.5 kilometres. Named to delineate it from the ocean beach on the opposite side of the Mornington Peninsula, it faces towards the northeast and across Port Phillip Bay.
Sorrento Front Beach sits in a sheltered position located away from… read more »
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97. Blue Haven Beach // Western Australia
Graeme Churchard Great for:- Surfing
Blue Haven Beach gets its name by being more protected from the wind than many of its neighbouring reaches of white sand, as well as from having exquisite blue waters. Accessed via Twilight Beach Road, Blue Haven Beach begins its run of 1.4 kilometres on the western side of Chapmans Peak, and continues until it meets a headland of solid granite.
The western end of Blue Haven Beach is its access… read more »
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98. Burns Beach // Western Australia
Andrew Owens Great for:- Snorkeling
- Fishing
- Swimming
Burns Beach is a firm favourite with families as it is just 30 minutes north from Perth on the Mitchell Freeway. You can even get here by train to Joondalup and then by local bus in less than an hour.
Burns is a sheltered 2 km beach backed by white calcarenite cliffs reaching 10-15m in height. Steps lead down from the Foreshore Lookout to the sandy beach below.
It's popular… read more »
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99. Shell Beach // Western Australia
Julien Carnot Great for:- Swimming
Part of Francois Peron National Park and Shark Bay World Heritage Site, aptly-named Shell Beach is covered in nothing by cockle shells for at least 60 kilometres (exact measurements vary), and to a depth of up to 10 metres, so don't arrive expecting to find sand!
One of only two beaches like this in the world, Shell Beach is the result of an area of highly saline ocean, which allowed the… read more »
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100. Smiths Beach // Western Australia
David Stanley Great for:- Surfing
Lying south of Perth and facing the Indian Ocean to the west, Smiths Beach is the first-choice beach for many locals heading out on holiday. That said, it remains less crowded than nearby beaches, with its fine white sand stretching on for around 600 metres.
Swimming, fishing, and surfing are all popular pastimes, with surfers paddling their boards out to tackle the beach's famed surf spot, Supertubes.
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101. Yallingup Beach // Western Australia
Bahnfrend Great for:- Snorkeling
- Surfing
Meaning "place of love" in the Wardandi aboriginal language, Yallingup Beach couldn't be better named. The wide sands here gently slope into the lapping waves of the Indian Ocean, the beach faces west, making it an ideal spot for a sundowner or romantic cuddle at sun set.
The beach is reached via a concrete staircase leading down from the car park to the white sands. By the car park visitors will… read more »
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102. Whale Beach // New South Wales
© Sardaka / CC BY Great for:- Fishing
- Swimming
- Surfing
Whale Beach sits on the narrow peninsula to the north of Avalon with Pittswater on one side and Dolphin Bay on the other. The origins of the name are unknown, but most likely refer to a beached whale.
As the Northern Beaches developed in the 1950s, the area became a popular residential neighbourhood. However, one bungalow that predates that time is Careen House. Now heritage listed, the sandstone home was designed… read more »
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103. Golden Beach // Sunshine Coast
thinboyfatter Great for:- Fishing
- Swimming
Protected from the Pacific swells by a long thin spit of sand forming Ocean Beach, Golden Beach has some of the Sunshine Coast's most sheltered waters. Surfers will probably want to look elsewhere to catch the best breaks as a result. However, it makes Golden Beach an excellent choice for anyone seeking out a family-friendly swimming beach.
Boating and fishing are also popular past times at Golden Beach, with boat ramps… read more »
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104. Mauritius Beach // Western Australia
© Dinkum Great for:- Snorkeling
- Fishing
Situated very near the northernmost point of the Exmouth Peninsula, Mauritius Beach is easily reached by road. At its northern end lies the Jurabi Turtle Centre and Ningaloo Lighthouse Holiday Park, while at its southern end it runs continuously into Jims Beach.
Approximately 400 metres long by 50 metres wide at low tide, Mauritius Beach was declared a clothing optional beach in 1999 by the local council, although there… read more »
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105. Hamelin Bay // Western Australia
Gordy Pichaz Great for:- Snorkeling
Located 139 km south of Bunbury in the Margaret River region of Western Australia, Hamelin Bay is a sweeping open sandy beach with gentle wave action.
Named after French explorer Jacques Felix Emmanuel Hamelin, it is best known for its stingrays which can reach 2m between wingtips. It's a great place for snorkelling and getting up-close to these velvety creatures in their native habitat.
There are caves and several shipwrecks for… read more »
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