Experiences

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.

Wharton Beach, WA
Australia

Three Aussie beaches just made the world’s 50 best list

 The World's 50 Best Beaches list is out – and three Aussie beaches have made quite the splash.

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One Mile Beach in Forster
Forster

Every stunning Forster beach worth road tripping for

Soak up sparkling surf, safe swimming conditions and photo-ready rock pools at every standout Forster beach.

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Halcyon House exterior and pool view
Tweed

The boutique coastal stay worth skipping Byron Bay for

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels, exploring not just the rooms, but the stories, service and settings that make each stay unforgettable and worthy of your wishlist.

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Mona Vale Rock Pool from above
Sydney

A sun-seeker’s guide to the best Sydney beaches

Explore a string of idyllic sun-soaked paradises with our guide to the best Sydney beaches.

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Hamilton island beach club pool
Hamilton Island

Inside Beach Club, Hamilton Island’s adults-only nirvana 

Expect pared-back polish with a tropical lilt at this child-free haven of island escapism.

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Bate Bay beach at sunset. Sydney, NSW
Australia

Australia’s 10 best beaches for 2026 revealed

Tourism Australia has revealed its annual list of best beaches.

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the Bulli Rock Pool from above
Wollongong

The best beaches and swimming spots in Wollongong and the Illawarra

There are a lot of great places to swim in Wollongong, making it one of NSW’s greatest seaside cities

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castle rock beach
Sydney

This little-known Sydney beach has a waterfall and freestanding boulders 

A bush-encircled slice of heaven you need to visit before summer ends.

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Woman lying on Reefsleep bed with a book at Reefworld on Great Barrier Reef
The Whitsundays

Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef sleepover just fixed its biggest flaw

Reefworld’s shift to overnight-only stays means private reef access, fewer crowds and a far calmer reef experience.

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