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Best Beaches in Oceania
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Explore ↗Oceania · AustraliaWhitehaven Beach
A seven-kilometre sweep of brilliant white silica sand in the Whitsundays. Hill Inlet's shifting tides create swirling patterns of sand and water best seen from the lookout above.
Explore ↗Oceania · AustraliaBondi Beach
Sydney's most famous beach is a lively crescent of sand, surf and café culture. The Bondi to Coogee coastal walk adds dramatic ocean views, rock pools and several smaller beaches.
Explore ↗Oceania · AustraliaWineglass Bay
A near-perfect curve of pale sand and clear water in Tasmania's Freycinet National Park. Reach the famous lookout on foot, then continue down to the quiet shore.
Explore ↗Oceania · AustraliaHyams Beach
A peaceful village beach on the New South Wales South Coast, known for bright sand and clear water. Nearby Jervis Bay beaches and bushland offer plenty of room to explore.
Explore ↗Oceania · AustraliaNoosa Main Beach
One of Australia's few north-facing surf beaches, Noosa Main Beach has gentler conditions and a lively town just behind the sand. A boardwalk leads into coastal rainforest and coves.
Explore ↗Oceania · AustraliaMain Beach, Byron Bay
A relaxed, walkable beach beneath Cape Byron, with surf breaks, cafés and a spectacular coastal path to Australia's easternmost mainland point.
Explore ↗Oceania · AustraliaTurquoise Bay
A reef-fringed beach in Ningaloo Marine Park where a gentle current can carry snorkellers along coral close to shore. The vivid colour of the water lives up to its name.
Explore ↗Oceania · AustraliaLucky Bay
A remote bay in Cape Le Grand National Park, prized for brilliant sand, clear water and the possibility of spotting kangaroos resting near the beach.
Explore ↗Oceania · New ZealandMaitai Bay
A sheltered, twin-crescent bay in Northland with clear water, pohutukawa trees and a peaceful campground. It rewards the journey to the remote Karikari Peninsula.
Explore ↗Oceania · New ZealandPiha Beach
A dramatic black-sand beach on Auckland's wild west coast, watched over by Lion Rock. Strong surf, rugged cliffs and nearby rainforest create an unforgettable landscape.
Explore ↗Oceania · Cook IslandsMuri Beach
A sheltered lagoon on Rarotonga's southeast coast, dotted with small motu islets. Paddle a kayak, snorkel in clear shallows or relax beside the lagoon's gentle water.
Explore ↗Oceania · French PolynesiaMatira Beach
Bora Bora's public beach is a gentle curve of pale sand at the southern tip of the island. Shallow lagoon water and sunsets over the reef make it a memorable end to the day.
Explore ↗Oceania · AustraliaSorrento Back Beach
A rugged stretch on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, with rock pools, limestone cliffs and open Southern Ocean surf. Its natural setting feels far wilder than the nearby town beaches.
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