Beach Holidays

Few experiences rival the surf–sand–sun combo, and with over 50,000 kilometres of coastline, Australia offers an endless choice of unforgettable beach holiday destinations.

Sit, stay, swim: Australia’s best dog-friendly beaches revealed
Australia

Sit, stay, swim: Australia’s best dog-friendly beaches revealed

Because all dogs deserve more than just a walk around the block.

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Keizo Ushio’s white looped stone sculpture Oushi Zokei - Enmusubi II beside the sea on the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk
Sydney

Sculpture by the Sea: These are the 11 artworks you don’t want to miss

The free coastal event turns 30. These are the artworks to plan your walk around before it closes on 2 November.

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Great Eastern Drive, Tasmania
Australia

Revealed: Australia’s best summer road trip (and it isn’t the Great Ocean Road)

Summer’s calling, and the open road is answering.

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Hiking on Rottnest Island in spring
Rottnest Island

WA’s best-kept travel secret is visiting this summer hotspot in spring

Everyone knows Rottnest Island in summer, but almost nobody knows Rottnest Island in spring.

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dingoes on k'gari
K'gari

It’s dingo pup season on K’gari: here’s the safety advice you need to know

K'gari is a slice of paradise, but it's important to be aware of the local wildlife.

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coogee beach ranked 'poor' on 2026 State of the Beaches report
NSW

New study reveals NSW’s cleanest (and dirtiest) beaches

The 2026 State of the Beaches report shows NSW beach water quality has improved, except for a popular Sydney spot.

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surfers on Kingscliff beach on The Tweed which made lonely planet's 2027 Top Experiences Hotlist
Tweed

Byron Bay’s lesser-known neighbour named on coveted global 2027 ‘Best in Travel’ list

A NSW coastal paradise was the only Australian place to make Lonely Planet's 2027 'Top Destinations' Best in Travel list.

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Semaphore Beach at sunset
Adelaide

The best beaches in Adelaide for swimming, sunsets and seaside dining

Adelaide's best-kept secret isn't its wine, its food or its festivals. It's the 70-kilometre stretch of metropolitan coastline.

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Ellis Beach, Palm Cove
Cairns

12 of the most memorable things to do in Palm Cove

Discover the beaches, dining, wellness and outdoor adventures that make Palm Cove unforgettable.

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