Australian Beaches

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Short Point, Merimbula - One of the finest surfing beaches on the far South Coast of Australia. Merimbula is approximately five hours south of Sydney.

Manly Beach, Sydney – a delightful ferry ride from Circular Quay in Sydney to the northern city beach of Manly is a good introduction to city beach life.

Hyams Beach, Sydney – South of Sydney, experience the whitest sand on earth.

Byron Bay, NSW - You’ll find 50km stretches of sand at Byron Bay and if you are lucky, you’ll share the waves with dolphins.

Pebbly Beach, NSW – Isolated, secluded and four hours south of Sydney, this is the spot to get back to nature with no electricity at the local campsite and roos bounding on the beach

Kangaroo Island, SA - Find friendly encounters with sun-loving sea lions on the beaches of this wildlife wonderland

Fleurieu Peninsula, SA - Beautiful, bald hills sweep down to sun-drenched beaches, less than 40 minutes from Adelaide. The Peninsula is home to umpteen long sandy beaches, a good place to book a charter for a spot of whale watching, or just relax and enjoy the fine restaurants and casual cafes, wineries, orchards and pastures.

Cable Beach, WA - Take a ride on the back of a camel on the 22km pristine white beach that fringes the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean at Broome.

Margaret River, WA - The coastal scenery is rugged and breathtaking in many parts in the south-east region of Western Australia. Try the big surf of the Margaret River Shipwreck coast at the world class surf beaches of Prevelly and Yallingup or head to the tranquil clear waters of Geographe Bay.

Mornington Peninsula, VIC- The colorful Bather’s boxes and towns dotting the Peninsula at Portsea, Rosebud, Sorrento and Flinders are popular weekend and beach holiday destination for Melburnians.

Great Ocean Road, VIC - Enjoy stunning scenery from start to finish on the 300 kilometre Great Ocean Road stretching from Victoria’s Geelong in the east to Nelson in the west.

Ninety Mile Beach, VIC - Travellers can walk along this expanse at Lakes Entrance.

Queensland’s Gold Coast - is Australia’s largest expanse of calm water. It offers more than 70km of coastline and 35 patrolled beaches.

Fraser Island, QLD - The largest sand island and world heritage wonder is ringed by wide white beaches and towering sand dunes and populated with stands of ancient trees.

Noosa, QLD - On Queensland’s north coast, Noosa remains a favourite for its laid back charm, stunning and stylish architecture, and wonderful expanses of beaches, warm water nestled beside the hinterland.

Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island, QLD- One of the Great Barrier Reef’s most photographed set of Islands and a great place to sail.

Wineglass Bay, TAS – The hike getting there is just as spectacular as the view

Bay of Fires, TAS - At the edge of Mt. William National Park, this magnificent wilderness coastline is home to dramatic landscapes, ecology and wildlife. Led by well-informed, young Tasmanian guides, small groups can explore both the fascinating beach environment and the rich diversity of the nearby woodlands. And at the Bay of Fires Lodge, the only building in this near-unknown wilderness paradise, both solitude and comfort are guaranteed.