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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View of The Periscope House in Bundeena and its private beach

NSW

5 of the best Bundeena beach shacks

Hop on the train to Cronulla and the ferry to Bundeena for a close escape from Sydney.

Christmas Island

The best snorkelling and diving sites around Christmas Island

Proclaimed an Australian Marine Park in 2022, there’s no better time to plan a snorkelling or diving adventure to the pristine waters off Christmas Island.

Australia

Unique coastal stays in Australia

The allure of our coastline lies in its diversity – from the wild and the beautiful to the island paradisiacal – and in the many stunning spots to soak in the views from.

Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie’s best beaches and swimming spots

Get into the rhythm of life in Port Macquarie in these toes-in-the-sand hotspots.

Australia

Reclaiming our lost summer on the coast

A summer spent carefree at the beach or within cooee of the coast is at the heart of our national identity – and was sorely missed in the heartbreak of the last season. We reflect on a tough 12 months for Australia to reset and look forward to sunnier times ahead.

Australia

How the SLS movement has shaped Australia’s identity

There are few sights more symbolic of Australia than two red-and-yellow flags fluttering on a golden-sand beach. More than a century old, the surf life saving movement is an integral part of the country’s social and physical landscape.

Australia

The best beach bars around Australia

For those who love sea, sand and sundowners, there’s nothing better than a beach bar. From Adelaide to Darwin, here’s where to kick back on the shore in style.