Australia is renowned for its natural beauty and its beaches, which never fail to catch us by surprise as each one is completely unique from the other. Australians have a prominent beach culture with the beaches not just many in number but also of high standards. With the country being ‘girt by sea’ it’s no surprise that there are many Australian beaches to choose from. And when you see them, you then understand how they have become one of the main reasons why tourists visit the country.
The following are the 7 most iconic beach destinations in Australia that no tourist should ever miss.
- Whitehaven beach
In 2008 State Awards, this beach was granted the title “Queensland’s Cleanest beach”. The beach is a 7km stretch and has facilities like Beach BBQ and camping. This beach is actually best known for crystal white silica sands and turquoise coloured waters. White haven beach got its name from the presence of white sands all over it which makes it look really pleasant and beautiful. The white sand on this beach is especially notable as due to the colour and shape of the grains, it does not retain heat which makes it very comfortable for people to walk barefoot all day. This is one of the best beaches in Australia.
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- Turquoise bay
The waters at Turquoise bay are the cleanest, clearest and calmest in Western Australia. This sandy beach is located in Cape Range National Park. The waters are warm, shallow and crystal clear. The beach is a home for massive prawns and whale sharks and a lot more fish species. One can find plenty of colourful corals in here. Turquoise bay ranks in the top 20 best beaches in Australia. The best way to spend an evening if you want to sit and relax is to visit Turquoise Bay!
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- Blinky beach
New South Wales has one of the best beaches in Australia and that is the Blinky beach. This is considered as one of the best surfing beaches in the country by the Australians. The Blinky beach has in it the turquoise sea, white sand, tall dunes and white daisies. It is situated right between the Blinky point and Mutton Bird lookout. This is one of the popular tourist attractions in New South Wales however swimmers should take great care as there are no lifesavers on duty at this beach, so if you get into trouble it might not end well.
- 75 Mile beach
Located right in Fraser island, the beach got its name apparently because it is 75 miles long. The other attractive feature of this beach is the presence of a popular swimming spot called as Champagne pools and Maheno Shipwreck. The beach is well known for its multi coloured sand that varies from vivid white to mosaic orange to ochre tones. This beach is the home for a large Tiger shark population and a great spot for oceanic views. It is considered as Australia’s most iconic 4WD adventure spot and also world’s best coastal drives. Tourists should take great care at this beach for two notable reasons, the tiger shark population and also the fact that 75 Mile Road is considered one of the more dangerous roads in Australia.
- Bondi beach
One of the most visited sites in Australia is Bondi beach which is located in Sydney and is about 1 km in length. A large number of whales and sharks have been found in this beach during the months of March to May. A community cultural centre called as Bondi Pavillion is located in Bondi beach which has galleries, function rooms, theatres, art workshops and studios. This is the place where many of the festivals take place as well.
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- Palm Cove
Palm Cove which is located in Northern Queensland coast got its name from the palm trees that line up the beach. It is located quite close to Great Barrier reef and Daintree forest and hence it gets a lot of tourist attraction every year. Many restaurants, cafes, galleries and Boutique shops are located very near to Palm cove that keeps the entire area busy.
- Wineglass bay
Wine glass bay located in Freycinet National Park, Tasmania got its name right because of the perfect wine shaped curve the beach has got. The beach has white chalky sand, pink granite cliffs, clear and sapphire coloured waters and is entirely surrounded by forests and peninsula of mountains. The walk to wine glass bay is beautiful and most loved by all the tourists. Campsites are located at the end of the beach for people who prefer camping.