Australia's most beautiful beaches
Most beautiful beaches in Australia? And above all, which is the most beautiful beach in Australia? One thing is certain: countless dream beaches are in the magical land Down Under. That’s why this question is not so easy to answer.
I have selected and presented you with the top 7 beaches you should not miss out on. But first, I’ll take you on a little mental journey:
Imagine the soles of your bare feet brushing against white sand. Every step feels like you’re treading on soft flour. To your left, you can hear the sound of the waves as the sun shines in the sky. If you turn your face to the side, you can see turquoise-blue water, interrupted only by the white-golden glitter of the sunlight. Your skin is pleasantly warm. It is warmed by the bright yellow sun, affectionately known in Australia as the Big Heater. How does that feel?
Have you perhaps just indulged in a daydream for a moment? Let your dream come true! In Australia, you can experience exactly these moments thousands of times – more than 10,000 times, to be precise.
That’s how many beautiful beaches there are in Australia. Crazy, isn’t it? I regularly get goosebumps when I reflect on the wonderful moments on Australia’s dream beaches. And here they are:
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Top 7 - These are the most beautiful beaches in Australia!
Whitehaven Beach
East:
Cairns – Brisbane / Brisbane – Cairns
Most beautiful beach in Australia? This is no longer a surprise if you’ve spent time in Australia. The unbelievable Whitehaven Beach, whose white sand even dazzles the eyes in bright sunshine, is undisputedly the most beautiful in Australia, even for me.
Coupled with turquoise blue water and a stunning backdrop, this place is one of the absolute highlights in Australia and not only that. With a quartz content of almost 99%, Whitehaven Beach is also one of the whitest beaches in the world. For me, it is the most beautiful beach in Australia. It is located on the Whitsunday Islands in the national park of the same name.
Hyams Beach
Turquoise-blue marvel: Hyams Beach in Jervis Bay enchants its visitors.
East:
Sydney – Melbourne / Melbourne – Sydney
Dream Beach, no. 2 of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, is Hyams Beach. Located in Jervis Bay, it is just under 3 hours from Sydney. A 2.8-kilometre stretch of fine, white sand awaits you there – almost unrivalled in Australia. The turquoise-coloured water is perfect for swimming or snorkelling, and dolphins may be frolicking through the waves close to the beach.
An insider tip is Chinamans Beach, which is located just a few metres north of the long Hyams Beach in a small bay.
Squeaky Beach
Snow-white dream beach with turquoise-blue water: Squeaky Beach in Wilsons Promontory National Park.
South:
Sydney – Melbourne / Melbourne – Sydney
The wonderful Squeaky Beach in Wilsons Promontory National Park lives up to its name. ‘Squeaky’ means ‘squeaky’ in German, and that’s exactly the sound you hear as soon as you step onto the fine, white sand. The sound is produced by grains of sand rubbing against each other.
Crystal-clear, turquoise-blue water lies in this idyllic bay. Lots of large, round rock formations invite you to explore. A quiet place with a dreamlike backdrop where you can jump into the sea and have lots of fun. One of the most beautiful beaches in Australia!
Lucky Bay
South:
Adelaide – Perth / Perth – Adelaide
You may already know it. This photo motif is one of the most famous in Australia: a kangaroo leaping against the backdrop of a fantastic turquoise-blue bay. Such dreamlike photos are taken in the Cape Le Grand National Park in Lucky Bay.
And you feel ‘lucky’ when you see the Australian national animal hopping across the beautiful white sandy beach. In contrast, the green range of hills, one of the most beautiful national parks in Australia, makes the picturesque sight perfect.
Another insider tip is the secluded, paradisiacal bay at ‘Thistle Cove’, just a turn-off from Lucky Bay.
Eighty Mile Beach
Rush along the beautiful Eighty Mile Beach in a 4WD off-road vehicle: A great adventure!
West:
Perth – Broome / Broome – Perth
220 kilometres – deserted – unreal – unbelievably beautiful. These words come to mind when I think of the incomparably beautiful Eighty Mile Beach on the journey to the coastal town of Broome in northwest Australia. Snow-white sand shakes hands with turquoise-blue waves. There are hardly any people around. Instead, the beach is adorned with colourful shells in all shapes and colours.
Eighty Mile Beach definitely enchants with its peaceful, magical atmosphere. If you have a 4WD (‘4-Wheel Drive’) off-road vehicle that allows you to drive on sand, a special adventure awaits you there. Then, it’s time to race across the endless beach. An unforgettable experience on one of Australia’s most beautiful beaches!
Shell Beach
Dream beach on the west coast of Australia! Shell Beach is near the fascinating Shark Bay.
West:
Perth – Broome / Broome – Perth
The marvellous Shell Beach in Shark Bay is not only fabulously beautiful but also something very special. It consists solely of shells, making it one of only two beaches worldwide. Billions of tiny cockles cover this beach in Australia. It is a unique experience to sink your bare feet into the layer of shells, which is an incredible 10 metres thick.
Shell Beach not only offers you this special shell experience, but also an unforgettable swimming experience. It is wonderful to float on the surface in the very salty water – similar to the Dead Sea.
Bay of Fires Beach
Wonderful beach hidden on Tasmania’s east coast: one of Australia’s most beautiful beaches!
Tasmania:
East Coast
This beautiful dream beach is hidden in Mount William National Park on Tasmania’s east coast. Barely visible from the main road that leads you through the park, a narrow footpath leads over the sandy dunes to this deserted wonder. Turquoise-blue water is paired with white, wafer-thin sand, and the dunes, dotted with green bushes, give the whole sight a touch of wilderness.
You can stroll along the water for many kilometres while the Tasmanian wind tickles your face. A place of tranquillity, peace and magic that you should visit if you are in the area.
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