Best Beaches in Perth, Australia
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Cottesloe Beach
© Richard Majlinder 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… read more »
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Scarborough Beach
David Jones Fans of Scarborough Beach claim it's the "best white sand surf beach in the world"! It certainly delivers some of Perth's best surf breaks with epic waves at times.
Located 20 minutes northwest of Perth city centre, and on a regular bus route, it's easy to reach. Once there, this beautiful beach has oodles of… read more »
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Pinky Beach
© Eva Tillmann One of Rottnest Island's north facing beaches, Pinky Beach is known for its tranquil atmosphere. Located close to Thomson Bay, the island's primary settlement, its white sands are a good length, alongside shallows that gleam in the sunlight like jewels.
Backed by grassy dunes, Pinky Beach offers views of the historic Bathurst Lighthouse. One of two… read more »
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The Basin
Brian Carlson Previously named Australia's top beach, an award not easy to come by in a country with 25,000 kilometres of coast, The Basin is just ten minutes from the main settlement of Thomson Bay.
Edged by rocks and a fragile dune system, The Basin's sparkling sands slip into shallows that have long attracted swimmers, while its less-sheltered… read more »
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Geordie Bay
gérard Lying on its northern coast facing out into nothing but the deep blue, Geordie Bay boasts one of the largest beaches on Rottnest Island. Its proximity to those lucky enough to be resident on the island all year round means that there are plenty of close amenities and accommodation options, as well as a café,… read more »
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Little Salmon Bay
Sei F Situated on the southernmost tip of famous Rottnest Island, about 18km off the coast of Perth, Little Salmon Bay is a must for keen snorkellers. It has a wealth of colourful fish species milling around the bright Pocillopora coral in the bay waters.
Serene Little Salmon Bay is popular with families as it offers soft… read more »
