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Broken Head Beach near Byron Bay, New South Wales.

Broken Head Beach, Byron Bay: swimming, surf and camping in the nature reserve

Broken Head Beach, Byron Bay, has lifeguard patrols in the summer holidays and occasionally good surf. You can camp just behind the beach at the Broken Head Holiday Park. Where is Broken Head Beach? Broken Head Beach near Byron Bay, New South Wales, is where…

Camel-riding on Birubi Beach, Port Stephens.

Birubi Beach, Port Stephens: camel riding, sand dunes and things to do

Camel riding in Port Stephens takes place at Birubi Beach in Anna Bay. Oakfield Ranch operates 20-minute Port Stephens camel tours during the day, plus special sunset camel rides on Fridays and Saturdays. Birubi Beach in Anna Bay, Port Stephens, is the main entrance point…

Trigg Beach in Perth, Western Australia.

Trigg Beach, Perth: surfing, rips and the infamous Blue Hole

In Perth's northern suburbs, Trigg Beach is one of the city's best surfing beaches. Swimmers should watch out for rips around Trigg Island, however — the beach is one of the most hazardous in Western Australia. Trigg Beach, Western Australia, is one of the best…

Whites Beach in Byron Bay, New South Wales.

Whites Beach, Byron Bay: the secret beach worth the steep walk down

Whites Beach, Byron Bay, is a small, secluded but unmistakably beautiful beach in the Broken Head Nature Reserve. Come at low tide to explore the caves rather than swim. Where is Whites Beach, Byron Bay? Whites Beach is in the Broken Head Nature Reserve, south…

Bathsheba Beach on the east coast of Barbados.

Bathsheba Beach, Barbados: Safety, surfing, getting there & parking

Updated in October 2026, this Bathsheba Beach guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking or transport, accessibility and what to see. Bathsheba Beach is a rugged Atlantic beach on the east coast of Barbados, in the parish of St Joseph. It is known for its…

Dromana Beach, Mornington Peninsula: the best family beach on the bay?

With safe swimming, barbecues and a playground, Dromana Beach is arguably the best family beach on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. Dromana Beach is a strong contender for the title of best beach on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. You'd certainly be hard pushed to name one…

Charlesworth Bay Beach, Coffs Harbour: things to do and where to stay

The best things to do at Charlesworth Bay Beach, Coffs Harbour, include swimming, the Diggers Head Trail and the Solitary Islands Aquarium. Accommodation is available at the Charlesworth Bay Beach Resort. Charlesworth Bay Beach, NSW, is by no means the most impressive beach on the…

Jetty Beach in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales.

Jetty Beach: Coffs Harbour’s best family beach? (Visitor information)

Jetty Beach, Coffs Harbour, is arguably the city's best family beach. Next to Coffs Harbour railway station, Jetty Beach faces towards Muttonbird Island and has a park with excellent facilities. Where is Jetty Beach? Jetty Beach, Coffs Harbour, lies between Coffs Harbour Marina and Corambirra…

Belongil Beach in Byron Bay, New South Wales.

Belongil Beach, Byron Bay: nude beach, surfing at the Wreck and local escape

Go to Belongil Beach in Byron Bay for a nude beach, smaller crowds and surfing at the Wreck. It is also home to a range of accommodation from the luxurious to the very affordable. Belongil Beach is part of the reason Byron Bay in northern…

Johanna Beach on the Great Ocean Road, Victoria.

Johanna Beach, Great Ocean Road: one of Victoria’s great secret surf beaches

The Great Ocean Road in Victoria is known for having several amazing beaches. Bells Beach near Torquay is one of the world's great surfing beaches, while Loch Ard Gorge near Port Campbell offers dramatic rock formations. Meanwhile, beach towns such as Lorne, Apollo Bay and…