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Australian Beach Holiday Destinations

Unwind on the perfect holiday at some of Australia’s best beach holiday destinations, including:

The Whitsundays, Queensland

Romantic sunsets over crystal clear waters and balmy moonlit nights under swaying palm trees make the Whitsunday Islands a truly memorable honeymoon destination for all newlyweds. Read more about the Whitsunday Islands . . .

Queensland Islands

Discover the best Queensland islands stretching from the Whitsundays to Morton Bay. Read more about Queensland islands . . .

Gold Coast, Queensland

Explore one of Australia's leading honeymoon playgrounds – a stunning 42km-long strip of sun-drenched, squeaky clean, white-sand beach that stretches almost uninterrupted from the Spit, north of Surfers Paradise, to Rainbow Bay, south of Coolangatta. Read more about the Gold Coast . . .

Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas, Queensland

Create your own footprints in the gorgeous soft sand of this wide, 6km-long palm-fringed beach that begins at a rocky headland just a few minutes walk south of Port Douglas. Sunbathe on the white sand, picnic in the shade of the soaring palm trees, go beachcombing or make tracks along the water’s edge on a bike. Read more about Four Mile Beach . . .

Mission Beach, Queensland

Leave the crowds behind on this long and uninterrupted curve of palm- and rainforest-fringed golden sand that stretches south from the black basalt outcrop of Clump Point to the residential enclave of South Mission at Kennedy Bay. Read more about Mission Beach . . .

Bondi Beach, Sydney, New South Wales

Nestled in a cove between two headlands, beautiful Bondi Beach is a wide, kilometre-long crescent of golden sand that fronts deep blue water renowned for reliable year-round surf breaks. With its bustling carnival atmosphere, Bondi is a see-and-be-seen beach, a favourite with locals as well as overseas visitors. Read more about Bondi Beach . . .

Byron Bay, New South Wales

Byron Bay is a long-time favourite with honeymooners who love its tranquil rainforest hideaways, stunning mountain views, glorious white beaches and renowned surfing spots. Read more about Byron Bay . . .

Cable Beach, Broome, Western Australia

Choose your own slice of white sand for a spot of sunbathing or relax beneath a parasol on this sun-kissed 22km-long beach lapped by the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Cable Beach offers all the ingredients you need for a perfect beach holiday or romantic getaway. Read more about Cable Beach . . .

Cottesloe Beach, Perth, Western Australia

Discover Perth’s best beach – a long and wide crescent of powder-white sand that’s perfect for sunbathing, swimming, body-boarding and snorkelling. Nestled between the deep blue waters of the Indian Ocean and a tree-lined boulevard crowded with cafes, pubs and restaurants, ‘Cottes’ as it’s known by locals, offers all the ingredients you need for a perfect holiday. Read more about Cottesloe Beach . . .

Turquoise Bay, Western Australia

Make your own footprints in the silky soft sand at one of Western Australia’s best beaches. This long and uninterrupted stretch of white sand separates the iconic red rock landscape of Cape Range National Park from the emerald lagoons of Ningaloo Marine Park, one of the largest fringing reefs in the world. Read more about Turquoise Bay . . .

Wineglass Bay, Tasmania

On Wineglass Beach, experience one of Tasmania’s most iconic sights – a picture-perfect crescent of shimmering white sand edging the vivid blue waters of Wineglass Bay. Read more about Wineglass Bay . . .

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