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Pet friendly beaches
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About Australia

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Australia attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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New South Wales

New South Wales

491 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Western Australia

Western Australia

284 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Queensland

Queensland

187 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Victoria

Victoria

154 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Tasmania

Tasmania

133 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
South Australia

South Australia

102 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Northern Territory

Northern Territory

12 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Jervis Bay Territory

Jervis Bay

6 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
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Australia Best beaches

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Byron Beach
Byron Beach
Byron Beach
Good for Relax

Byron Beach

Byron Bay 0.7 km
Excellent
9
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season
5 Amenities index
Turquoise Bay
Turquoise Bay
Turquoise Bay
Good for Relax

Turquoise Bay

Yardie Homestead 26.5 km
Very good
8.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Exceptional beauty • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season
1 Amenities index
Manly Beach
Manly Beach
Manly Beach
Good for Relax

Manly Beach

Manly 0.5 km
Very good
8.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season
6.1 Amenities index
Wategos Beach
Wategos Beach
Wategos Beach
Good for Relax

Wategos Beach

Byron Bay 2.1 km
Very good
8.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
5.5 Amenities index
Narrabeen Beach
Narrabeen Beach
Narrabeen Beach
Good for Relax

Narrabeen Beach

Mona Vale 3.6 km
Very good
8.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season
5 Amenities index
Bronte Beach
Bronte Beach
Bronte Beach
Good for Relax

Bronte Beach

Sydney 6.7 km
Very good
8.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue pure water • Very crowded
4 Amenities index
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Popular types of Australia beaches

Sand
Sand
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Rocks
Rocks
Pebble
Pebble
Snorkling
Snorkling
Naturist beach
Naturist beach
Hotel beach
Hotel beach
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Long beaches
Long beaches
Wild
Wild
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 1369 beaches in the country.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Australia.

Most beautiful beaches of Australia

Twilight Beach

Twilight Beach
9.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand
Australia, Esperance 7.3 km
Murrays Beach

Murrays Beach
9.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Australia, Green Patch 3.5 km
Waterfall Beach

Waterfall Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand
Australia, Manypeaks 15.4 km
Cosy Corner Beach

Cosy Corner Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand
Australia, Hamelin Bay 4 km
Green Pool Beach

Green Pool Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Australia, Denmark 13.1 km
Iluka Beach

Iluka Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Australia, Green Patch 0.6 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in Australia

Whitehaven Beach

Whitehaven Beach
9.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty
Australia, Shute Harbour 26.1 km
Trial Bay Front Beach

Trial Bay Front Beach
9.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, South West Rocks 1.5 km
Back Beach Lancelin

Back Beach Lancelin
8.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Lancelin 1.4 km
Wharton Beach

Wharton Beach
8.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Condingup 20.8 km
Lucky Bay

Lucky Bay
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Esperance 34.5 km
Sandy Cape Beach

Sandy Cape Beach
8.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Green Head 13 km
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Sandy beaches in Australia

Hill Inlet Lookout Beach

Hill Inlet Lookout Beach
9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty
Australia, Shute Harbour 24.7 km
Kings Beach

Kings Beach
9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Caloundra 0.9 km
Bondi Beach

Bondi Beach
8.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Australia, Sydney 6.8 km
Hyams Beach

Hyams Beach
8.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Blue pure water
Australia, Hyams Beach 1.2 km
Avalon Beach

Avalon Beach
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Mona Vale 5.4 km
Tamarama Beach

Tamarama Beach
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Australia, Sydney 6.7 km
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Secluded beaches in Australia

Mona Vale Beach

Mona Vale Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Secluded relax, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Mona Vale 1 km
North Cronulla Beach

North Cronulla Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Secluded relax, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Australia, Boat Harbour 4.4 km
Yarra Bay Beach

Yarra Bay Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Secluded relax, Easy access
Australia, Boat Harbour 6.7 km
Balmoral Beach

Balmoral Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax, Easy access
Australia, North Sydney 4.1 km
Basin Beach

Basin Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Mona Vale 1.2 km
Frenchmans Bay Beach

Frenchmans Bay Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Secluded relax, Easy access
Australia, Boat Harbour 6.3 km
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Remote beaches in Australia

Burning Palms Beach

Burning Palms Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Australia, Burning Palms 0.3 km
Wineglass Bay Beach

Wineglass Bay Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Australia, Coles Bay 4.6 km
Resolute Beach

Resolute Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Australia, Brooklyn 8.5 km
West Head Beach

West Head Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Australia, Brooklyn 8.5 km
Cullendulla Beach

Cullendulla Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Australia, Long Beach 2.3 km
Era Beach

Era Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Australia, South Era 0.2 km
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Beaches for families with children in Australia

Four Mile Beach II

Four Mile Beach II
9.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Port Douglas 0.6 km
Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve

Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Fingal Bay 0.4 km
Catseye Beach

Catseye Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Shute Harbour 18.7 km
Merewether Beach

Merewether Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Newcastle 2.9 km
Terrigal Beach

Terrigal Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Terrigal 0.3 km
North Avoca Beach

North Avoca Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Terrigal 1.5 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Australia, they are as follows:

  • The country's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 1054 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 330 beaches in the country have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Australia is less than 500 meters. 1285 beaches are relatively easy to access, 48 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 35 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Australia however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Australia's beaches

Byron Beach
8 Sherry P

This beach is located right next to the town center and it is incredibly popular. Even at 10:30 am, it was a real challenge to find a parking spot. However, once we managed to park the car, we were greeted by a truly fantastic beach. It offers something for everyone, whether you're a surfer, swimmer, walker, or just looking to unwind. The water was still pleasantly warm and the panoramic views were absolutely delightful.

Turquoise Bay
10 Caption Malik

Turquoise Bay, renowned as one of the finest beaches in Western Australia, offers an ideal setting to unwind, swim, and indulge in snorkeling throughout the day.

Shelly Beach, Victoria
8 Kerbster

This beach is a great place to let your dog run around. It offers beautiful scenery and you can walk a long distance along the beach and over the rocks. There is plenty of open space and you can have picnics or take a quick lunch break on the benches near the carpark. However, there are limited facilities and no toilets available.

Whites Beach
8 Lorena M.

Watch out for parking. We received a fine for parking on a side street near the parking lot because all the spaces were taken. It's disappointing to drive 15 minutes on a gravel road only to find no available parking spots. We safely parked our car on a side street with other drivers and ended up getting fined. They really need to ensure there are enough parking spots in this situation. However, the beach itself is stunning!

Four Mile Beach
10 Nathan Smith

This beach is absolutely incredible, one of the best I've ever visited. Depending on the tide, you can walk out more than 100 meters into the ocean. However, it's important to be cautious of crocodiles, and I'm not joking about it!

Hamelin Bay Beach
10 Ezzy

Wow, this beach is a must-visit for everyone! We decided to come early in order to have a more peaceful experience observing the rays, but unfortunately, we didn't spot any. However, I wasn't really expecting to see them, so we simply took a stroll along the beach. At around 9:00 am, we finally caught sight of the first rays gracefully gliding through the water. They were absolutely stunning and surprisingly friendly! If you remain still and calm, they will swim right by your feet.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 253 beaches in the country, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Australia? In total there are 1369 beaches and the most popular is Twilight Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Australia

Tyagarah Beach

Tyagarah Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, The Heath 3.5 km
Port Kennedy Nudist Beach

Port Kennedy Nudist Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Rockingham 7.4 km
Longbottom Beach

Longbottom Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Hardwicke Bay 6.3 km
Byron Beach

Byron Beach
9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Australia, Byron Bay 0.7 km
Manly Beach

Manly Beach
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Australia, Manly 0.5 km
Little Diggers Beach

Little Diggers Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Australia, Korora 1.6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Australia?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Australia, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 1369 beaches in total, of which about 529 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in Australia:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Australia?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Australia, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Australia?

Most of the beaches located in Australia are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Australia by access:

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Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Australia:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Australia?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

Other popular categories

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Australia?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Australia by occupancy.

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If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

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How to view all beaches by amenities details in Australia?

Use filter in search results to select a beach according to your preference for amenities.

Popular beach infrastructure categories:

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Australia?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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