By Amy S. Eckert | Published on June 4, 2025
With its one-of-a-kind wildlife, spectacular natural landscapes and use of English as its official language — delivered with "fair dinkum" slang — Australia appeals to travelers like nowhere else. And with more than 21,000 miles of coastline, there are plenty of beautiful Australian beaches to explore, as well.
Australia's Southern Hemisphere location means a perfect beach getaway awaits just as Northern Hemisphere travelers are ready to escape the cold weather months. Whether your image of great Australia beaches includes snorkeling over the Great Barrier Reef, watching surfers ride spine-tingling waves from shore, soaking up the sunshine with a good beach read or spotting wildlife such as humpback whales, dolphins, wallabies and even Tasmanian devils, there's a perfect beach waiting for you Down Under.
Read on for a list of the six best beaches in Australia.
In Australia, beaches aren't limited to the mainland. The island of Tasmania offers its own beautiful beaches, although they are typically a bit more remote. Before or after your cruise docks in Tasmania, take the road less traveled and follow the 120-mile drive from the port in Hobart to Freycinet National Park. It takes more than two hours, but once you're there, you'll be rewarded with the beautiful golden crescent of beach at Wineglass Bay. Swim and search for waterside treasures like seashells and sea glass on the Tasmanian shore, and keep your eyes open for local wildlife. Wineglass Bay is one of the finest Australian beaches for spotting animals in and out of the water. You'll share the bay's deep blue waters with bottlenose dolphins. Australian fur seals might waddle up onto the beach for a good nap in the sunshine. And colonies of bush possums, echidnas, wallabies, wombats and even Tasmanian devils live in the bushland bordering the beach — so keep your eyes peeled.
Are you ready to discover the most beautiful beaches in Australia? Book your cruise Down Under today!
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