Lonely Planet has released its updated and much-debated Best Beaches Australia book of our world-class beach destinations.

Australians often head to the Pacific or Asia to find the perfect island escape, but our own islands offer beaches as good, or better, than anything overseas.

The remote location of this stunning 3.5mile-long arc of immaculate white sand in South Australia means you won’t have to share it with too many people. Tucked into Kangaroo Island’s wild underbelly, ...

We already knew it, but the best beaches in the world are found right here in Australia. Whitehaven Beach in Queensland has been crowned the best beach in the world by Lonely Planet, and a ...

Perth beaches really hit like nowhere else: the water is ridiculously blue, the sand is soft enough to nap on, and there’s a beach for every mood. Want waves? Got it. Prefer calm, crystal-clear water?

Australia is known for its many beautiful beaches, but I prefer swimming in our popular ocean pools. These saltwater pools offer stunning views and safer swimming conditions. Each one is unique, and I ...