Whether it is for the sun or sand or for the waves the Kangaroo land has been house for some thousands of beaches. No wonder three of top 10 beaches in the world are in Australia. The island has been an ideal location for international tourists for many years because of the natural serene beauty. The lavish beauty of its own kind stands as the main reason for these beaches popularity. The white silica sands and warm tropic waters add more flavor to it. Below is a brief study on the best beaches that one can find in Australia:
Whitehaven Beach, Queensland
Anybody who has traveled the entire nation and most of its beaches would rate it as the best beach in Australia. The highly purified form of sand, Silica sand is found here which attracts most of the tourists. It stretches for over 7 kilometers over the host, Whitsunday Island. It is not largely crowded in any season meaning one can find peaceful atmosphere in and around the beach. Being the most photographed beach in the country, the photos seem so perfect that one believes them to be unnatural. The countless lagoons and small inlets add to the mystic beauty making it the best beach in the country.
Image by Stevie Gill via Flickr
Cable beach, Western Australia
This beach is majorly famous for its sunsets which explains the reason behind it becoming a photographer’s hub. It shares its border with Indian Ocean rather than the Pacific. Most of the locals love to have a drink seeing the orange colored sun descending down the water. Also renowned for its “Staircase to Moon” effect where the moon at its fullest creates an optical illusion. It surely is a place which should be added to one’s bucket list.
Image by Gord McKenna via Flickr
Wineglass Bay, Tasmania
The photogenic place, which is a part of Freycinet National park can be reached by a 3 hour drive from capital city, Hobart. The beach is a long hike but yes, it is worth it .The elegant stretch of sand and water became the posters for many of the promotional events in Tasmania. It is one of the adventurous beach spot in the country because of its connection to the national park and its wilderness, short hikes. Taking a walk along the shores is one of the best nature based event that one can take part in.
Image by Duncan Rawlinson via Flickr
Noosa Main beach, Queensland
This beach has got crystal clear sand and clear water and apt atmosphere and climate for swimming and surfing. Being rich in both marine and shore wildlife, this beach is also easily accessible. Dolphins and Sharks can be spotted sometimes in the clear water. As mentioned, this beach is famous for surfing and also hosts Noosa festival of surfing every March. The free all day park criteria attracts more tourists which gives them a chance to have pleasure at the minimum of costs. This beach may be famous for surfing but it is more of a swimming beach considering its water tides.
Image by T-Oh! & Matt via Flickr
Burleigh Heads Beach, Queensland
One amazing beach spot for a complete beach package. It’s astounding outlook, suitable surfing conditions and many walking tracks turn it into a magnificent beach outing place. It is also quite unbelievable that such a beach is located just beside a highway and is still kept clean and tidy. Surfing competitions and festivals featuring the best surfers in the world are conducted here annually. A large family-friendly picnic spot and perfect location for people who love to take a stroll walk across the shores during sunset.
Image by Michael Dawes via Flickr
Australian beaches are renowned for their picturesque outlook and beauty. It is no wonder Australia is attracting a huge number of international tourists. Also the ease of obtaining Australia visa has provided a comfortable platform for tourists to visit and tour across the whole country.