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Queenscliff Beach in Sydney, New South Wales.

Queenscliff Beach, Sydney: surfing, ocean pool and the Manly Worm Tunnel

Queenscliff Beach in Sydney is both really easy to find and incredibly difficult to find. It's easy because it's basically a continuation of one of the most famous beaches in Australia. And it's difficult because most people are looking for a separate beach entirely. Queenscliff…

Anglesea Beach on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria.

Anglesea Beach, Great Ocean Road: surf lessons, swimming and what to do

Anglesea Beach is not generally regarded as the best on the Great Ocean Road. The likes of Bells Beach and Johanna Beach will always top it for surfing, while the likes of Childers Cove will win on the looks front. Anglesea Beach, however, is like…

Whatipu Beach, Auckland: Visitor guide with hours, prices and top tips

Whatipu Beach is a black-sand beach and scientific reserve at the southern end of Auckland's Waitākere Ranges, on the northern side of the Manukau Harbour entrance. This guide covers access hours, costs, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical safety tips for planning a visit. This…

Visiting Anthony Quinn Bay, Rhodes: Practical guide with hours, prices & tips

Anthony Quinn Bay, also known as Vagies Bay, is a small, emerald-watered cove on Rhodes's east coast, named after the actor who fell in love with the spot while filming The Guns of Navarone. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility,…

Myall Beach in Cape Tribulation, Queensland.

Myall Beach, Cape Tribulation: rainforest, horse riding and the Coral Sea

Myall Beach is one of the two main beaches in Cape Tribulation, Queensland. The other is Cape Tribulation Beach, a little further north. It can be visited on a day tour from Port Douglas or Cairns. Where is Myall Beach? Myall Beach is in the…

Visiting Plaka Beach, Naxos: Practical guide with hours, prices & tips

Plaka Beach is a long stretch of white sand backed by dunes on Naxos's west coast, running for several kilometres between Agia Anna and Orkos. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical tips for planning your visit. This guide…

Visiting Kalo Livadi Beach, Mykonos: Practical guide with hours, prices & tips

Kalo Livadi is a long, sandy beach on Mykonos's south-eastern coast, known for shallow water and a mix of lively bars and quieter stretches. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical tips for planning your visit. This guide was…

Visiting Porto Beach, Tinos: Practical guide with hours, prices & tips

Porto Beach, also known as Agios Ioannis, is a sheltered sandy beach on Tinos's south-eastern coast, one of the island's most developed resort areas. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical tips for planning your visit. This guide was…

Visiting Elia Beach, Mykonos: Practical guide with hours, prices & tips

Elia Beach is the longest sandy beach on Mykonos, on the island's southern coast, known for its relaxed, LGBTQ+-friendly atmosphere. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical tips for planning your visit. This guide was updated in August 2026.…

Burgess Beach in Forster, New South Wales, Australia.

Burgess Beach, Forster: the Mid North Coast’s best-kept secret

Burgess Beach, NSW, is something of a local secret. In Forster on the Mid North Coast, it isn't nearly as well known as other local favourites such as One Mile Beach, Forster Beach and Tuncurry Beach. You also have to put in a bit of…