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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Australia

Australia’s most stunning white sand beaches revealed

Where crystal-clear waters meet powder-soft shores in paradise.

Perth

Perth restaurants with a view: from Cottesloe Beach to the CBD

Whether you’re after beach, river or city views, Perth has a growing number of restaurants that are a treat for both the eyes and the taste buds.

Yamba

The ultimate guide to Yamba’s best beaches

From patrolled beaches to rolling surf breaks and stunning rock pools, here’s our inside guide to Yamba’s best beaches.

Newcastle

A go-to guide to Newcastle’s best beaches

From calm swimming spots to famous surf breaks, here’s your guide to sand-hopping around Newcastle’s best beaches.

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.