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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Hervey Bay

11 of the best sun-drenched things to do in Hervey Bay

The best things to do in Hervey Bay blend dazzling coastal beauty with laidback exploration and a thriving cultural scene.

These coastal 4WD hotspots in WA are closing to the public

The new master plan aims to protect the environment.

Willie Cruises, Broome, camels on Cable Beach at sunset

Australia

10 dreamy summer holidays you can go on in winter

Switch falling mercury for idyllic warm weather with our favourite year-round sunny escapes.

Cairns

Your go-to guide for the best tours in Cairns by interest

Add these Cairns tours to your travel itinerary.

A modern hotel room overlooking a tropical beach

Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island’s new resort has Coral Sea views and free ice-cream

Evergreen editor Rachael Thompson checked into the first new hotel to open on Hamilton Island since 2007.

Australia

8 coastal getaways that offer the perfect seaside reset

Whether you cast yourself away to a timeless holiday town, picturesque peninsula or off-grid escape, Australia’s beaches, bays and islands are your ticket to exploring our great outdoors.

Port Douglas

The best (and safest) Port Douglas beaches and swimming spots

Stunning Port Douglas beaches and swimming spots to cool off year-round.

Australia

A hidden Aussie bay lands on world’s best beaches list

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

Great Barrier Reef

A guide to the Great Barrier Reef islands to help you choose right

Trying to decide which of the Great Barrier Reef islands is right for you? We break down what the best has to offer and match them to every type of traveller.