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Visiting Scarborough Beach, Perth: practical guide for first-time visitors

This guide to Scarborough Beach in Perth, Western Australia, gives you useful, practical details: how to get there, parking charges, what is free, accessibility options, and best times to visit so your beach day is well planned. A brief overview and description of Scarborough Beach…

Australia, beaches, Perth, Western Australia

An Icelandic horse on the black sands of Reynisfjara Beach.

Why Vík is the best place in Iceland for black sand horse riding

Iceland is a land of otherworldly landscapes, and few are as dramatic as the black sand beaches of Vík. Here, you can combine the thrill of horse riding with the sort of scenery that makes Iceland’s south coast special. Ride across Vík’s volcanic black sands…

beaches, horse riding, Iceland, tours

Why it’s worth paying to visit Malamala Beach Club from Port Denarau

When you’re staying on Viti Levu - whether in Nadi, Denarau or the Coral Coast - it’s tempting to stick to mainland beaches. But heading out to Malamala Beach Club offers something entirely different: a private-island beach experience, a resort-style infinity pool, and clear offshore…

beaches, Fiji, Pacific Islands, tours

Plan your visit to Camber Sands: Opening hours, parking, accessibility and things to do

First time visiting Camber Sands? This guide covers opening hours, parking, accessibility, and things to do at this popular East Sussex beach. Why visit Camber Sands? Often called the closest sandy beach to London, Camber Sands stands out from most beaches in the South-East, which…

beaches, England, South-East England, Sussex, UK

Wategos Beach in Byron Bay, New South Wales.

Visiting Wategos Beach in Byron Bay: a practical guide

Tucked beneath Cape Byron and just around the headland from the main township, Wategos Beach is one of Byron Bay’s most loved coastal spots. With calm turquoise waters, soft sand, and a backdrop of lush greenery, it’s a place that feels both relaxed and scenic,…

Australia, beaches, New South Wales

Why Karekare Beach is Auckland’s best beach

Karekare Beach is one of the most dramatic and atmospheric stretches of coastline on New Zealand's North Island. Located on Auckland’s rugged west coast, it is part of the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park and lies just 35 kilometres from the city centre. With its black…

Auckland, beaches, New Zealand, North Island

Visitor guide to Piha Beach: Auckland’s black sand wonder

Piha Beach, one of New Zealand’s most famous surf spots, is located around 45 minutes west of Auckland CBD on the North Island. Known for its volcanic black sand and dramatic coastal scenery, Piha is a favourite with surfers, walkers and day trippers looking to…

Auckland, beaches, New Zealand, North Island

The Durban city skyline and Indian Ocean beaches.

Durban: The city that South Africans go to for winter sun

South Africans go to Durban and the KwaZulu-Natal coast for winter sun. But why don’t international travellers join them? Direct flights to Durban When British Airways announced it was going to start (now-cancelled) direct flights to Durban in October 2018, it came to many as…

beaches, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, winter sun