Tag: Australia

White sands, pink granite rock formations and green peaks make for one of Tasmania’s most stunning coastal scenes. It’s part of Freycinet National Park, northeast of Hobart.

Highlights: Hiking, snorkeling, kayaking and boating are popular pastimes, but so is lying on the beach admiring the scenery.

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Whitehaven Beach is part of the Whitsunday Islands National Park and has more than 2½ miles of sand that’s 98% pure silica — so clean it squeaks. Visitors have to register with a tour guide for access, and can stay only for a few hours.

Worth knowing: In 2010, the beach won CNN’s Most Eco Friendly Beach award. Watch out for jellyfish in summer.

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This western Australian town is blessed with a mild climate, baby powder beaches and gorgeous scenery. It also produces some of the country’s finest wines. The surf at Margaret River attracts serious boarders.

Highlight: Wine-tasting at Margaret River’s 60-plus wineries is a favorite tourist activity.

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For an iconic all-round great city beach you can’t miss with Bondi. The wide curving crescent of white sand can get incredibly busy, but that’s only because the surfing is gnarly, the sands are clean and the nearby eateries are fantastic.

Highlight: After a day in the sun you can chase down the day with a meal at Bondi Trattoria, one of the best Italian restaurants in the city.

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