Beach Vacations Australia

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The beach offers a variety of activities to be enjoyed under the sun. This natural delight can provide you with a picturesque, relaxing setting to unwind, or a great access point to your favorite water sports. You can discover unique and colorful creatures while snorkeling in the sea, or get sporty and go surf the waves. Being a beach bum is always perfectly acceptable too - bring a book and find a relatively quiet beach for some much needed rest. Bringing the kids along? Most popular beaches have rental stands with chairs, boogie boards and more so you can keep everyone entertained and comfortable without having to pack extra gear....read more »

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Top Destinations for Beach

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Sydney

Brash and beautiful, Sydney sits nestled in the sandstone cliffs overlooking Sydney Harbor, basking in its role as a gateway for travelers, a mecca of culture and a playground for tourists and its five million residents alike. History abounds in Victori... read more »
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Byron Bay

Breathtaking Byron Bay is the ideal vacation spot for those seeking opportunities for peaceful relaxation, lively entertainment or the perfect combination of the two. Located on the eastern most point of Australia, Byron Bay is home to many artists and... read more »
photo by Real Traveler James and Naomi

Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach is an attractive destination in Australia known as a backpacker’s haven. This town is located in Queensland in close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsundays. While Airlie Beach has been gaining in popularity in recent years, it... read more »
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Cairns

Cairns is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia, and for good reason. The Great Barrier Reef is only a few hours away, and the city is filled with lagoons, rainforests and coastlines. Many visitors have noted that the climate is simi... read more »
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Fraser Island

Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world and, because of its unique beauty and diverse ecosystems, has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tourists to this amazing natural wonder may enjoy camping, 4-wheel driving, swimming the island'... read more »
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Melbourne

Melbourne is a popular international getaway, known for being a great location for backpacking and sightseeing travelers. There are various museums and convention centers around the city, as well as numerous international restaurants, Irish pubs, and tr... read more »
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Perth

The most isolated capital in the world, Perth is home to some of the greatest natural beauty in all of Australia. From the lush flower-topped Kings Park to the warm beaches of Rottnest Island, there are plenty of places for vacationers to relax and take... read more »
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Whitsunday Islands

The Whitsunday Islands are an enticing getaway for every traveler from backpacker to luxury jetsetter. This gorgeous archipelago of islands off the coast of Queensland, Australia boasts tropical weather, soft white sandy beaches, and pristine blue water... read more »
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Surfers Paradise

True to its name, Surfers Paradise is a stunning Australian location of natural beauty and some of the best surfing in the world. Travelers of all kinds flock to this destination for its perfect weather, beaches, theme parks, shopping, casinos, and nigh... read more »
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Magnetic Island

With varied accommodations and a laid-back atmosphere, Magnetic Island has plenty to offer travelers. More than half the island is National Park, and koalas, exotic birds, and other wildlife abounds here. Just offshore from Townsville, Australia, this g... read more »

Top Five Beach Trip Blogs

The Esperance Experience | Jan 24 09'

by Fr David & Andrew a male from Manchester, on vacation in Esperance

"Andrew drove us along the coastal road, and pointed out the different beaches and coves"

Ten hours lay ahead of us...............As we headed out of Perth the first major town we passed through was York! This was the first inland town b... Continue reading »
Another Day in Paradise ... | Nov 02 08'

by salandpats a traveling as a couple, on vacation in Coral Bay

We moved from one perfect beach to another – Coral Bay actually has a spot called Paradise Beach. Quite different from where we were as this is a r... Continue reading »
A week of sheer indulgence on Hamilton Island | Dec 16 06'

by Mike & Jackie a traveling as a couple from Portsmouth, on vacation in Hamilton

Hamilton Island is one of those places you visit where you have to say, ‘oh, just look at the photographs’ to get an accurate idea as to its beau... Continue reading »
Surf Camp - catching barrels, going on death walks and getting a wicked head cold = good times! | Mar 16 07'

by Liz Bolivar a 24 year old female from Edmonton, on vacation in Sydney

"Turned out it was a razor death walk where we had to scale a sharp rocky cliff like thing to get to the top"

Here it is, officially the last adventure of my trip! And what a way to end, with a 5 day surf camp that goes from Byron to Sydney. After a terribl... Continue reading »
Two day Adventure to Magnetic Island | Feb 14 07'

by Jnels a female from Australia, on vacation in Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island is an island that is located about 30 minutes off the coast Townsville. There is still a week before class starts and because... Continue reading »

Australia Travel Experiences

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