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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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.

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 and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

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.

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.

Australia

Australia’s 10 best beaches for 2026 revealed

Tourism Australia has revealed its annual list of best beaches.

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

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.

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.

Hamilton Island

10 of the best Hamilton Island accommodation picks

Cool hideouts, beachfront hotels, five-star resorts and grand holiday homes shine bright amongst the stellar selection of Hamilton Island accommodation options.

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