Australian Top 5 Beaches

Australia is truly blessed when it comes to its beaches. Australian beaches range from white sandy ideal for swimming and surfing or ideal for snorkelling on the Great Barrier reef. Australia has many great beach destinations, however you will find Australia’s Top 5 Beaches listed below!

Noosa, Queensland

March is a popular month for surfers at Noosa due to the lovely coastal waters and waves. Accommodation can be hard to find, but holiday rentals are an excellent choice for making the most of your holiday. As one of the few beaches that faces north, even if you are not watching the surfers in March you'll find a lot going on in Noosa year-round.

Gold Coast, Queensland

The Gold Coast is a TOP destination year round, with many tourists visiting the area, being very popular for many European, American and Asian tourists. Holiday apartments are hard to find during the peak season, but it's worth it to get closer to the shore. The Gold Coast continues to attract the crowds with an estimated ten million people visiting the area per year. 2009 is looking like a good year of smaller crowds and it may be the time to take advantage of lower prices offered for accommodation on Gold coast. Parasailing, water sports, and of course, a bit of sun worship are definitely the order of the day all year round!

Port Douglas, Queensland

Port Douglas accommodation tends to be hard to find during the peak season, so it does pay to book early if you intend to make it your beach destination. There are however many reasons to ensure you do make Port Douglas your oceanic destination. With The Great Barrier Reef, plus the surfing, and then the onshore 4 wheel drive adventures are well undertaking during your stay. You can enjoy the sun all year round, without even having to get into the water.

Byron Bay, New South Wales

Byron Bay is a HOT tourist destination, especially for Australians (along with many overseas visitors), as they do love the lifestyle and the beaches. There are many accommodation choices in the area, but a holiday home rentals are worth checking out if you do intend to stay a couple of weeks with your friends or family. The white sandy beaches are perfect for tanning, or you can climb the steep shores with binoculars and enjoy the water life. Both whales on migration and bottlenose dolphins are frequently spotted at Byron Bay. Parasailing, gliding, surfing and scuba are also on offer here. It's also a very earthy, alternative style hippy zone, so you can totally unwind from the real world as you bask on the shore.

Jervis Bay, New South Wales

Parts of Jervis Bay are actually a protected national park, and for a reason! It is absolutely stunning! You should plan your trip early to book anything, especially during the busy school holiday seasons such as Christmas and New Year, as this is one of the most popular destinations on the South Coast. Everyone and their dog heads out there, or so it seems. Only a couple of hours drive south of Sydney, Jervis offers an easy to reach holiday spot for a long weekend or longer stay. Surfing, fishing, diving or trekking in the Boonderee National Park are essential during your stay. Sea kayaking has also recently gained popularity, so if you get tired sun baking on the beach, you can have and hire a kayak and enjoy the lovely views.