6 Iconic Australian Beaches You Need to See Before You Die

Home to more than ten thousand beaches, Australia is a beach-lovers paradise. Whether you want to surf perfect waves, swim in crystal clear waters, lay on the powdery white sand, or walk at sunset, Australia’s beaches have plenty to offer. No matter what corner of the country you are exploring, you can be sure that you will find a stretch of sand that will tick all of the boxes for you.

Punctuating the sixty-thousand-kilometer coastline are countless beaches where you can hire kayaking equipment, go stand up paddle boarding, snorkel, scuba dive, or just relax, depending on your preferences. However, one of the biggest questions is where to go first? 

Let’s take a look at six of Australia’s most iconic beaches that you need to visit at least once. 

Whitehaven Beach, Queensland

More than six kilometers long, Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsunday Islands is one of the country’s most famous beaches. What’s more, this iconic stretch of sand is also regularly listed as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. It has some of the purest sand in the world, impossibly blue waters lap gently against the shore and there’s amazing snorkeling to be enjoyed at the southern tip of the beach. 

Turquoise Bay, Western Australia

The perfectly named Turquoise Bay in WA’s Coral coast is just a few meters from the world-class Ningaloo Reef. Home to more than five hundred different species of fish, you can snorkel over the coral here directly from the beach. With warm, shallow water, this is an ideal stand-up paddle and swimming beach and should be a must in any Western Australia beachgoers itinerary. 

Wineglass Bay, Tasmania

Remote, isolated, and breathtakingly beautiful, Wineglass Bay is, without doubt, one of the country’s most iconic stretches of sand. Just three hours drive from Hobart, this perfect white sand beach is sandwiched between pink-tinged granite cliff and turquoise waters to create a truly stunning backdrop. 

Blinky Beach, New South Wales

New South Wales might not be as well known as Western Australia or Queensland for its plethora of stunning beaches but there are a few iconic spots that should not be overlooked. Blinky Beach at the east side of Lord Howe Island is one such spot. The white sands here are backed by tall dunes that are punctuated with wild daisies and the turquoise sea gently brushes against the shore. 

Bells Beach, Victoria

Hosting some of the best surf anywhere in the country, Bells Beach rose to fame from hosting the annual Rip Curl Easter Pro p[rofessional surf contest. High cliffs look down on the beach from above where you can watch surfers navigate shallow reefs and large swells. However, if a day of relaxing on the sand is more your thing, the golden sands here are equally attractive and offer incredible views of the surrounding coastline.

Palm Cove, Queenslaand

Are you looking for that tropical island, Hawaiian-like feel from your next beach visit? If so, then look no further than Palm Cove on Queensland’s northern coast. Situated north of Cairns, this palm-fringed shore offers Caribbean-like tranquillity and is a great place to base yourself when exploring the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands.

Enjoy All That Australia’s Beaches Have To Offer

Regardless of where in Australia you are exploring, you will never be far from a truly spectacular stretch of sand. Get your friends and family together, pack up the car with everything you need and start checking off some of the beautiful beaches highlighted above. Australia’s beaches are ready and waiting for you to explore and enjoy so what are you waiting for?