Nice beaches in Australia?

over 1 year ago about Australia

I want to visit Australia for a month this summer.. so i need information about nice beaches in Australia.

beaches summer

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14 Answers

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If you're coming to Sydney, some of my favourite beaches are Bondi Beach, Tamarama, Manly Beach, Balmoral Beach, Clontarf and Camp Cove in Watson's Bay.

In Manly alone, there are several really gorgeous beaches, such as Shelly Beach or Collins Beach, here's a blog post I wrote about my Top-10 things to do in Manly: http://detours.typepad.com/detours/2010/10/top-10-why-i-love-living-in-manly-australia.html

Otherwise, some of my favourite beaches in the rest of Australia include:
- New South Wales: Hyam's Beach in Jervis Bay
- New South Wales: the main beach and Watego's Beach in Byron Bay
- New South Wales: Noosa
- Queensland: tens of beautiful beaches to choose from in the Whitsundays and on the Great Barrier Reef (eg Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island; Hayman Island; Magnetic Island) and around Cairns / Port Douglas.
- Western Australia: lots of gorgeous beaches around Perth (Rottnest Island is TO DIE FOR!) and on the road from Perth to the Margaret River (eg Peppermint Grove Beach, Quindaloop, Prevelly, Joondalup)
- Tasmania: Coles Bay, Wineglass Bay are gorgeous! over 1 year ago

Answered by Myriam Thibault via Travellr.com
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I don't think you get bad beaches in Australia. Make sure you get out of the cities (I find Bondi too dirty and crowded) - one of the nicest beaches I know of is in Sawtell, next to Coffs Harbour. Also Jervis Bay. And Kiama on the south coast.
Whatever you do, though, make sure that if you're swimming the beaches are patrolled. The Australian coastline drops quite steeply into the ocean, and even if you're a strong swimmer it's easy to get trapped in currents. Always better to swim between the flags and not have to worry. over 1 year ago

Answered by Emily via WorldNomads.com
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With the exception of the Qld beaches I've been to everyone of those mentioned above (grew up in WA, visit family at Coffs (Sawtell) and now live in Sydney just up the road from Bronte). They are all great beaches, and there are many more all over Australia. But my personal favourite is the beach at Cape Le Grand near Esperance in Western Australia.
http://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&ll=-33.971837,122.108231&spn=0.372416,0.816422&z=11&msid=116803066728796002745.0004940ab816967ff4483
Great advice on sticking to patrolled beaches and stay between the red and yellow flags. If you're in trouble (in a rip) don't fight it, go with the flow, and put one arm straight up in the air. The lifesavers (volunteers, red and yellow uniforms) or the lifeguards (professionals in either blue or white or whatever colour the local council chooses) will come and get you.
If you're at an unpatroled beach, ask a local if they're familiar with conditions and the best place to swim. over 1 year ago

Answered by Ask Phil via WorldNomads.com
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Watch out for jelly fish (stingers) and crocs - particularly prevelent up around Cairs/Port Douglas area.

I love the beaches in Manly and also Noosa. over 1 year ago

Answered by Sam Richards via Travellr.com
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Crescent Head over 1 year ago

Answered by Ronnie smith via WorldNomads.com
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Green's Pool in William Bay

Although it can be chilly being on the south coast.

http://www.rainbowcoast.com.au/areas/denmark/greenspool.htm over 1 year ago

Answered by Felix Meister via Travellr.com
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Point Leo in Victoria over 1 year ago

Answered by Anthony Goldbloom via Travellr.com
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Green patch in Jervis Bay - very special. But Emily's right; you don't get bad beaches here! over 1 year ago

Answered by Original Nomad via WorldNomads.com
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Cape le Grand in South Australia has some beautiful beaches. some of the whitest beaches in the world! over 1 year ago

Answered by Craig Haslam via WorldNomads.com
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I've been to beaches from Bay of Fires in Tasmania to Cow Bay which is north of Cairns in Queensland. I don't think you can go too wrong. Like some of the other people here have said, make sure that if you intend to swim you go to patrolled beaches and swim between the flags. It's also great to try to get outside of the major destinations -- if you're at the Gold Coast, try to check out Burleigh Heads -- it's 1/2 hour south of Surfers, is much quieter and, in my opinion, has better surf. over 1 year ago

Answered by Annie Danks via WorldNomads.com
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Nice sandy beaches stretch all round the coast of Australia. You can't go wrong anywhere. Even close to the major cities of Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Adelaide you find clean white/yellow sandy beaches. As has been said however, care does need to be taken as every summer tourists (and locals) do and can get into trouble with the surf. Its also possible to find vast stretches of beaches where you are the only one (90mile beach) within miles. over 1 year ago

Answered by kelvinh4 via WorldNomads.com
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perth has the best beaches and the best weather!!
cottesloe beach if your after some people watching and good food and pubs.
down south to margaret river and surrounding areas have more secluded beaches and fab holiday destinations.
rottnest island is litterally surrounded by breath taking beaches! over 1 year ago

Answered by Sonia Guy via Travellr.com
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All the beaches down the Great Ocean Road in Victoria such as Jan Juc, Anglesea, Moggs Creek etc...cant go wrong over 1 year ago

Answered by Natalie via WorldNomads.com
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go to ningaloo reff - beaches there are amazing!!!!! 11 months ago

Answered by alipat84 via WorldNomads.com