Australian Beaches

Australian beaches are a great reason to call Australia the Lucky Country! Many beaches are long, wide and pristine. Some are quiet, secluded places where dolphins greet visitors. Others are exciting fishing spots to reel in the big ones. Here, rolling ground swells attract visitors to Australian surfing beaches the world over!

For sunny Queensland beaches, the Gold Coast's Surfers Paradise offers a glitzy nightlife and theme parks to entertain the kids. For infinitely sandy stretches of coastline, visit the Sunshine Coast or venture into the tropics of Far North Queensland.

New South Wales beaches are some of Australia's most famous. Byron Bay is where surf culture meets art colonies and World Heritage wonders. Byron's nearby Hunter Valley complements any beach holiday. Historic Bondi Beach is the most beloved of the Sydney N.S.W. beaches.With nearby Melbourne shopping and attractions, several of the highlights of the Victorian beaches encompass the Great Ocean Road, Mornington Peninsula, Ship Wreck Coast and the Twelve Apostles rock formations along the Southern Ocean.

Adelaide, the Fleurieu Peninsula and the South Australia beaches play hospitable host to a festival culture and some of Australia's favourite surf beaches. The marvels of the Flinders Range and the nearby cellar doors of the Barossa Valley entice visitors from all over the globe.

Experience the Indian Ocean along the beaches of Western Australia, from Surfer's Point in Margaret River for powerful swells to the gnarly waves at Trigg, toppling surfers daily. Great fishing awaits along the Margaret River and coastal reefs excite ambitious anglers