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.

<p><strong>Australia’s</strong> <i>most beautiful beach</i>: a culturally significant hidden gem</p>

Australia’s most beautiful beach: a culturally significant hidden gem

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<p><i>10 of the best things to do on</i> <strong>Lord Howe Island</strong></p>

10 of the best things to do on Lord Howe Island

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<p><i>A guide</i> to the <strong>Great Barrier Reef</strong> islands to help you choose <i>right</i></p>

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

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<p>A hidden <strong>Aussie</strong> bay lands on <i>world’s best beaches</i> list</p>

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

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<p><i>Luxury villas</i> to open in the dunes of this exclusive <strong>SA</strong> island</p>

Luxury villas to open in the dunes of this exclusive SA island

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<p>The <i>best (and safest)</i> <strong>Port Douglas</strong> beaches and swimming spots</p>

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

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<p><i>8 of the best</i> <strong>Hamilton Island</strong> beaches and pools for island bliss</p>

8 of the best Hamilton Island beaches and pools for island bliss

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<p><i>Beloved beaches</i> were washed offshore by Cyclone Alfred</p>

Beloved beaches were washed offshore by Cyclone Alfred

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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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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.

Lord Howe Island

10 of the best things to do on Lord Howe Island

From exploring misty peaks and underwater worlds to beach-hopping and fish-feeding, Lord Howe Island is a paradise for the adventurer and the nonchalant alike.

an aerial view of Bougainvillea Pool on Catseye Beach

Hamilton Island

8 of the best Hamilton Island beaches and pools for island bliss

It isn’t a tropical escape until you dip your toes into a magical Hamilton Island beach, pool or secluded swimming spot.

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.