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.

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 and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

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Sawtell Beach, Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour

The hidden villages to discover along the Coffs Coast

Untapped foodie experiences and magical hinterland hamlets breathe new life into holidaying on NSW’s Coffs Coast.

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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

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

Discover the best places to swim in Wollongong, 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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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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Greenly Beach, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
Australia

Australia’s most remote and unknown beaches have just been revealed

The wild, little-known shores most travellers never reach.

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