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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People and dog walking into ocean at Vivonne Bay.

Kangaroo Island

11 must-visit Kangaroo Island beaches

The sparkling sapphire waters off Kangaroo Island beckon, promising countless hours of dreamy beach days.

Australia

Australia’s 12 best beachfront bars for summer

Sand, sunset and spritz. When it comes to indulging in some summer drinks, it doesn’t get much better than these Australian beach bars.

Australia

12 trendy beach towns to visit this summer

Just-opened eateries, chic boutiques and genetically blessed locals flow throughout Australia’s most exhilarating beach towns and neighbourhoods.

Australia

The best coastal summer holidays in Australia

There are more than 10,000 beaches in Australia. Yep. Ten. Thousand. If you’ve got a spare 30 years up your sleeve, you might just be able to visit each and every one of them. Failing that, your best bet is to pull together a shortlist.

Australia

22 secret beaches to visit in Australia

Escape the crowds this summer at these 22 secret beaches in Australia.

Adelaide

9 of the best beaches near Adelaide

South Australian seascapes are what coastal postcards are made of. And while you might not have heard it before, Adelaide plays host to a fair few of them.