beaches

Australia has more coastline than any other country. As the worlds biggest island, you can experience seemingly endless breathtaking coastline, ranging from Queensland-perfect expanses of smooth sand to dramatically windswept oceanside cliffs. If your idea of a perfect day involves beach volleyball, beach towels, building sandcastles, hiking along picturesque seaside trails or catching a wave, you can find it all at Australia’s many beaches.

Posted on 06 Mar 2011

Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island is located in the spectacular Whitsunday Islands just off the Queensland coast and at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Hamilton Island is one of the most popular Whitsunday islands offering an idyllic island experience. It is a place to experience everything tropical and coral fringed beaches provide the backdrop for an relaxing tropical holiday. The... Read More »
Posted on 06 Mar 2011

Hayman Island

Hayman Island is one of Australia's most beautiful tropical islands, and contains on of the the leading hotels in the world. The Hayman Island Resort is one of the most sought after five star destinations in Australia. Read More »
Posted on 28 Feb 2011

Bondi Beach

Australia's Bondi Beach is well known for its great sandy beach, as well as its surf. It is a modern and trendy coastal resort, which is very popular. Bondi Beach has a number of cafes and restaurants which look out over the beach and makes a great place to stay and visit. Read More »
Posted on 25 Jan 2011

Ettalong Beach

Part of Ettalong’s appeal lies in its beaches, lagoons, waterways and safe swimming for children. On the New South Wales Central Coast, it is a very popular fishing beach, with good boating facilities and whiting in season. It is especially popular with Australian families. Ferries and charter vessels run regular trips around the majestic Brisbane Water, providing a unique... Read More »
Posted on 25 Jan 2011

Terrigal Beach

With so many attractions including fishing, swimming, surfing, boating, diving and natural scenery, Terrigal caters for locals as well as holiday makers. Read More »
Posted on 25 Jan 2011

Great Keppel Island

The best beaches on Great Keppel Island include Fishermans Beach, Long Beach and Putney Beach, all on the eastern side of the island. There are plenty of water activities that you can take part in, including snorkeling, parasailing, water skiing and just hiring out a boat and exploring the area. There are a number of places where you can... Read More »
Posted on 25 Jan 2011

Copacabana Beach

Copacabana Beach is located between Avoca Beach and MacMasters Beach and is just north of the mouth of Cockrane lagoon. Read More »
Posted on 25 Jan 2011

Dundee Beach

Dundee Beach is a relaxed coastal town and popular fishing spot 120 kilometres south-west of Darwin. Read More »
Posted on 22 Jan 2011

Cable Beach

Cable Beach is a Western Australia drawcard. Visitors planning a holiday in WA generally think of Broome and nearby Cable Beach ahead of any other destination, although Monkey Mia and Shark Bay do come close to the top of the list. Read More »
Posted on 22 Jan 2011

Palm Beach

Palm Beach has become recognisable around the world as Summer Bay from the Australian TV soap Home and Away. Palm Beach is the exclusive, high-end of Sydney's long stretch of the northern beaches; is everything you'd expect from the insular-peninsula amid the playground of the nation's rich and famous. Read More »
Posted on 22 Jan 2011

Bells Beach

Bells Beach is one of Australia's best-known surfing beaches, and is located near the start of the Great Ocean Road on Victoria's southern coast. Read More »
Posted on 22 Jan 2011

Cronulla Beach

This is Sydney’s most southerly beach and also it’s biggest -10 kms from end to end. The southern end of the beach has sea pools, a grassy park with shade, shops nearby and surf patrols. Based at Bundeena, a short ferry trip across Port Hacking from Cronulla, Bundeena Sea Kayaks operates guided tours of the Royal National Park. This... Read More »
Posted on 22 Jan 2011

Manly Beach

Manly was one of the first places in Australia to get a name. Soon after his arrival in Sydney Harbour (Port Jackson) in 1788, Governor Arthur Phillip began exploring the harbour in search of fresh water. Read More »
Posted on 22 Jan 2011

Byron Bay

Located on Australia’s most easterly point, Byron Shire is well known for its premier music festivals, amazing beaches, imposing lighthouse, lush hinterland, and alternate healing practices. Drawn to the area’s relaxed lifestyle; a massive migration of people has occurred in the last 10 years, transforming it into a centre for arts, education, alternative health, surfing, music and food. Byron... Read More »