Australia is full of wonderful white, sandy beaches and these are some of the very best.
1. Noosa
This beach allows you to feel at one with nature as you can swim, hike, watch the amazing whales and pay a visit to the largest sand island in the world. Noosa showcases nature at its best and is close by to some of Australia’s finest gourmet restaurants.
2. Surfer’s Paradise
This beach sits in the Gold Coast in Queensland and is one of the most popular in the country, especially with surfers. The beach is a fine combination of the sea and sand and urban life. It’s also close to several family-style theme parks.
3. Margaret River
The Margaret River beach area features some excellent wine tours as the region’s warm climate makes it a prime location for vineyards. There are also some wonderful bed and breakfasts and luxury retreats to choose from when looking for accommodations.
4. Lizard Island
Lizard Island has two dozen wonderful beaches where you can snorkel, fish and eat in style. It also features wild, natural beauty. The island is in the northern area of the country and you can enjoy spa treatments, glass bottom boat tours, and beach picnics.
5. Ningaloo Reef
This wonderful marine park features 500 species of fish and 250 types of coral. The reef sits just over 100 yards from the shore of the beach which makes it ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving.