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><i>11 of the best things to do</i> in <strong>Airlie Beach</strong></p>

11 of the best things to do in Airlie Beach

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<p><i>15 incredible</i> <strong>Central Coast</strong> beaches to visit this summer</p>

15 incredible Central Coast beaches to visit this summer

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<p><i>A guide</i> to <strong>Phillip Island’s</strong> beaches for your next day out</p>

A guide to Phillip Island’s beaches for your next day out

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<p><i>10 of the best beaches</i> in <strong>Perth</strong></p>

10 of the best beaches in Perth

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<p><i>The best beaches</i> on the <strong>Mornington Peninsula</strong> you can’t miss</p>

The best beaches on the Mornington Peninsula you can’t miss

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<p><i>9 idyllic</i> <strong>Byron Bay</strong> camping spots</p>

9 idyllic Byron Bay camping spots

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<p><i>An insider’s guide</i> to the best <strong>Brisbane</strong> beaches</p>

An insider’s guide to the best Brisbane beaches

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<p><i>12</i> <strong>Melbourne</strong> beaches to visit (yes, they exist)</p>

12 Melbourne beaches to visit (yes, they exist)

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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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Townsville

8 tropical Townsville beaches and rockpools to discover

Cool off in the North Queensland heat by taking a dip at these Townsville beaches, rockpools and swimming holes.

Perth

10 of the best beaches in Perth

It’s not hard to find a beautiful beach in Perth – what is hard however is deciding which one to visit.

Byron Bay

9 idyllic Byron Bay camping spots

Camping is the quintessential old-school Aussie getaway. Here’s where to park your caravan or pitch a tent in Byron Bay.

Mornington Peninsula

The best beaches on the Mornington Peninsula you can’t miss

Dive into the waters of these sandy bay inlets, traverse the heights of clifftops and ride the waves at the wild surf beaches of the Mornington Peninsula.

Brisbane

An insider’s guide to the best Brisbane beaches

Brisbane is blessed with a stunningly sunny climate, boasting some of the warmest year-round temperatures of any Australian capital city.

Central Coast

15 incredible Central Coast beaches to visit this summer

The Central Coast is renowned for its beaches but if you really want to know the best of the best, you ask a local. Here, Megan Arkinstall lets us in on her top 15.

Phillip Island

A guide to Phillip Island’s beaches for your next day out

Fishing, surfing, swimming, sunbaking: the choice is yours on Phillip Island’s plentiful supply of beaches.

Airlie Beach

11 of the best things to do in Airlie Beach

From the back of a jet ski to the seat of a mountain bike or aboard a catamaran, there are countless ways to explore Airlie Beach

Melbourne

12 Melbourne beaches to visit (yes, they exist)

Melbourne beaches may not be as renowned as their counterparts in other Australian cities, but the strong sense of community and variety of conditions provide plenty of opportunities to swim, surf, SUP, and just relax when the sun makes an appearance.