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.

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Brisbane

Your ultimate 3-day Brisbane itinerary for a luxurious getaway

Discover city sights and island delights on this three-day itinerary showcasing the many sides of a Brisbane getaway.

an aerial view of Bennetts Beach, Hawks Nest

NSW North Coast

8 sleepy towns you should visit on the Barrington Coast

These sleepy towns will reel you in with their underrated beauty and charm.

Scenic coastal views across Elizabeth Beach in Booti Booti National Park.

NSW North Coast

A perfect guide to Boomerang Beach

The sleepy NSW beach town you need to know about now.

Batemans Bay

Your ultimate Batemans Bay beach guide

Get beached: Put the NSW South Coast town of Batemans Bay on your radar for your next beachside holiday.

Tropical North

Your ultimate guide to the Cassowary Coast, QLD’s hidden gem

It’s time to ditch the crowds and discover the hidden gem of Queensland’s coastline.

Australia

Australia’s top 9 emerging coast and island experiences

It’s time to splash out at Australia’s next beachside holiday hotspots and discover a raft of new ways to enjoy life by the water.

Noosa

A guide to the Great Beach Drive – one of Earth’s longest beach drives

Discover a different side to Noosa on board the Great Beach Drive – one of Earth’s longest coastal paths.

Gold Coast

A guide to the best Gold Coast beaches

Surf, swim or sunbake on these gorgeous sweeps of Gold Coast sand.

Stand up paddleboarder on Whitehaven beach.

Australia

Australia’s best beaches? Here are our top 19 picks

The ongoing battle for consensus on Australia’s best beaches is a debate without end and highlights Australia’s overabundance of sandy riches. With nearly 12,000 different stretches of beach to choose from, we have come up with a “debate starting” list of 19 of the best beaches in Australia.