Top 10 Beaches in Australia 2026

98% pure silica sand on Whitsunday Island. The swirling tidal patterns at Hill Inlet are one of nature's great artworks.

The world's most famous urban beach. The Bondi to Coogee coastal walk and the Sunday markets make it a full-day experience.

Ningaloo Reef's crown jewel. Drift snorkel with reef sharks and manta rays in water so clear it feels imaginary.

Tasmania's most photographed beach. A crescent of white sand framed by pink granite peaks. The lookout hike is short and rewarding.

22km of flat, pristine sand in Broome. The camel rides at sunset against the Indian Ocean are iconic Australia.

Reportedly the whitest sand in the world. A quiet Jervis Bay gem that sparkles so brightly it hurts your eyes.

Port Douglas's palm-fringed beach with views of the Daintree ranges. The gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.

The spiritual home of Australian surfing. Host of the Rip Curl Pro and where the big-wave culture began.

Where kangaroos sunbathe on the sand. Cape Le Grand's most spectacular beach, with water that rivals the Maldives.

A north-facing Sunshine Coast gem sheltered from swells. Perfect for families, with the national park headland a short walk away.