1. Baía do Sancho, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil: Baía do Sancho may not be easy to reach, but it is the world's best beach, according to a 2023 ranking from Tripadvisor. 2.
Australia is perhaps more than any other nation best known for its famous beaches and blue water world-wide. We have more stunning stretches of coastline than we do forgettable beaches, each with their own unique blend of natural beauty, remoteness, or proximity to major cities swinging the odds in their favour.
The gorgeous weather, stark beauty, and the opportunities for things to do are the largest factors behind why Australian beaches are considered the best. Additionally, the diverse amount of marine life makes the beaches fascinating as well.
Bondi Beach
Australia has almost 12,000 beaches along its 60,000km (37,282mi) coastline. If you visited one per day, it would take more than 32 years to see them all. You can't go to Sydney without experiencing the buzz of Bondi Beach.
Bondi Beach, New South Wales
Let's start with the most populous of the six Australian states. New South Wales is home to one of the most popular beaches worldwide.
Whitsunday Islands, Australia A list of the bluest water from around the world would not be complete without honouring the Whitsunday Islands. The region is widely recognised for being a gateway to the Great Barrier reef, however the 74 islands that make up the magical paradise have plenty more to offer.
One of the most beautiful natural features of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is astonishing in its grandeur. Visible from space and larger than the Great Wall of China, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the seven wonders of the natural world.
Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays. This amazing beach comes in at number one. The pristine sand stretches over seven kilometres of Whitsunday Island, smack bang in the middle of the Whitsundays, with crystal-clear waters perfect for snorkelling. It's the most photographed beach in Australia according to Tourism Whitsundays ...
The Weddell Sea, Antarctic Peninsula
The Weddell Sea has been claimed by scientists to have the clearest waters of any ocean in the world.
Manuel Antonio Beach, Costa Rica
While the trio of beaches is impeccably clean with gentle waves and soft sands, Manuel Antonio Beach takes the cake due to its secluded location.
Dueodde is known for having, literally, the softest sand in the world. Dueodde is on the most Southern Coast of the Baltic island of Bornholm, which lays North of Po...
The Hyams Beach is a beautiful Jervis Bay beach, located in New South Wales, Australia. According to the Guinness World Record, it boasts the whitest sand on our entire planet. The Hyams Beach sand it made up of microscopic quartz particles – tiny sand crystals that are almost fluorescent.
“The friendliest city in Australia awards goes to Perth, thanks to its lively locals, engaging social scene and ease of access for first-time visitors. Perth is a wonderfully vibrant and social place to be. Expect to make new friends in every bar you go to.”
Australia's pristine wilderness, ancient landscapes and natural beauties are there for discovery, exploration and revelation – red sandy deserts, luscious green forests, incredible wildlife and unforgettable vistas.
Lucky Bay, Cape Le Grand National Park
Lucky Bay in Cape Le Grand National Park is home to some of the whitest sand in all of Australia.
South Australia has been crowned Australia's most considerate state! South Australians have been found to be the most likely to consider other people's needs, according to the Helga's Kindness Index, a first-of-its-kind report examining the state of kindness in the country.
“Queensland's known as the Sunshine State. All those rays and the laid-back lifestyle might be among the reasons why it's Australia's happiest state,” Bayliss said.
Queensland is hugely popular with overseas travellers, attracting particularly large numbers of visitors from China, New Zealand and the UK, However, it is also a favourite destination for Australians travelling interstate.