Monkey Mia is a popular beach 25km northeast of Denham within the World Heritage Site of Shark Bay Marine Park. The main attraction is the bottlenose dolphins that can be seen close to shore.
Rangers provide fish that visitors can feed to the dolphins in the mornings but the dolphins often visit the beach at other times too. Due to their friendly nature, rangers supervise any interactions between… read more »
As the name might suggest, Elephant Rock has huge smooth grey granite rocks sitting on a pristine white sandy beach and in the beautiful clear turquoise waters in the bay. From the clifftop these boulders could be a herd of elephants ambling into the water for a cooling dip.
Elephant Rocks is located in Williams Bay National Park near Denmark (the little town) near the southwestern-most tip of Australia.
Just about the furthest south you can head on Rottnest Island, Salmon Bay lies at the end of the peninsula of land pointing southward. Along with its neighbour, Little Salmon Bay, it has long been utilised as a swimming beach. The pristine waters are suitable for all ages, and have temperatures that linger between 18 and 23°C right through the year.
Since there are no private motor vehicles allowed on… read more »
Situated within the protected bounds of Cape Le Grand National Park, Hellfire Beach doesn't give away its secrets easily. Almost hidden among giant slabs of granite, this lesser known stretch of sand has some of the clearest waters in the area.
Approximately 60 kilometres east of the town of Esperance, opposite Frenchman's Peak, this secluded coastal spot is backed by high dunes. Its white sand is so fine that it squeaks… read more »
Not everyone is lucky enough to have a beach as gorgeous as this named after them. Thistle Cove takes its name from the master of a ship surveying this area of coast alongside Flinders in 1802.
Still largely as Flinders and Thistle would have found it, Thistle Cove is wild, undeveloped, and free of crowds as a result. Its facilities are limited to a single picnic table close to Whistling Rock,… read more »
A treasure of Australia's tropical north, Cow Bay Beach occupies a stunning part of coastal Shire County. Part of the Daintree Rainforest and the Wet Tropics UNESCO World Heritage Site, the nearby township has a population of just 202 permanent residents, which seems like a shocking statistic given its astonishing natural beauty.
Backed by forested hills, Cow Bay Beach is a broad expanse of golden sand curving… read more »
Just across the river mouth from Noosa Main Beach is a different world altogether. You won't find any beachside bistros or boutiques here, just mile after mile of pristine sandy beach.
The beaches of Noosa North Shore form an unbroken stretch all the way from the Noosa River to Double Island Point over 50 kilometres to the north. Given the vastness of this beach it isn't surprising that the most… read more »
Yeppoon's main beach lies on Queensland's Capricorn Coast, just a 30-minute drive from Rockhampton.
The tropical climate here makes this a popular spot all year round, and the soft caramel coloured-sands and cling film-clear waters keep locals and visitors coming back again and again.
There's a surf club and a sailing club at either end of the beach, plus a whole load of places to eat and drink at just behind the… read more »
Sunnyside North Beach is the only officially sanctioned nudist beach on the east side of Port Philip Bay, with a clothing-optional rule meaning you can cover up if you choose to.
It is located between Manmangur Creek and Sunnyside Drive. The creek lies on its southernmost side and separates it from the narrow expanse of Bidwell Beach. On its northern side, Sunnyside Drive is the only access point by road, with… read more »
