With its abundant career opportunities, high standard of living, top-notch health and educational system, and immigrant-friendly policies, Australia is one of the leading destinations of thousands of immigrants.
However, there is another thing that draws people from different parts of the world to the Land Down Under: the beaches.
Australia has more than 10,000 beaches spread all over the country. Many are well-known and frequented by both locals and tourists. Some, on the other hand, is off the beaten path that people have to go to great lengths literally to reach them.
But whether you prefer beaches that are accessible or ones that require a bit of hike and hard work to find, you won’t be disappointed by the sand and surf. You will also enjoy every minute you spend in any of Australia’s beautiful coastlines.
Beaches to Visit First
If you have been successful in your visa application for Australia and getting ready to move there, make sure spending a day at the beach is on top of your to-do list.
Below are the six beaches you should plan on visiting as soon as you have landed and settled in Australia:
1. Bondi Beach
Located in Sydney, Bondi Beach is one of Australia’s most popular beaches. One of the reasons behind this is that it is only a short bus ride from the center of Sydney.
However, this world-renowned beach also boasts of several things that make it a go-to coastal destination.
Bondi Beach is an excellent spot for swimming and surfing. It is also a popular place for sunbathing. Additionally, the cliff-top coastal walk from Bondi to Coogee is the perfect place for walking and running.
Bondi Beach also has a number of cafes, restaurants, bars, and boutiques, which makes it the complete place to go to if you want to spend a day outdoors.
2. Manly Beach
Another jewel found in Sydney, Manly Beach boasts of soft sand that stretches for around three kilometers. Because of this, it is another go-to spot for sunbathers.
Manly Beach is also one of the most popular surfing areas in Sydney. If you want to take up this sport, there is a surf school along the coast where you can take a few classes.
The beach is also home to several other attractions, which include The Corso, Fairy Bower Baths, and the Cabbage Tree Bay Eco-Sculpture Walk. It is also near Shelly Beach, which is a well-known snorkeling spot.
3. Whitehaven Beach
This beautiful beach is said to be one of the most photographed places in the Land Down Under. And there are several good reasons for it.
Located in Whitsunday Island, Queensland, Whitehaven Beach has seven kilometers of soft, white sand. Resisting the urge to take a dip in its crystal clear turquoise waters can be quite impossible, as well.
The cool waters also make it an ideal place for snorkeling.
If you want to see a view that is out of this world, head to the Tongue Point, where you will see an exciting array of vibrant, colorful corral roofs during low tide.
4. Burleigh Heads
Queensland also has other beautiful beaches, one of which can be found at the southern end of the Gold Coast: Burleigh Heads.
The beach boasts mainly of calm waters, but around the headland, there are plenty of waves for avid surfers. The swimming section is patrolled by lifeguards, as well. As such, Burleigh Heads is an excellent place for both swimmers and surfers.
The area is also near a national park, which you can visit. If you’re lucky, you will be able to see the sea eagles, brush turkeys, and dolphin pods even without leaving the beach.
Burleigh Heads also has picnic grounds and areas where you can barbecue. Additionally, it has a number of cafes and arts and crafts shops which are also worth a visit.
5. Cable Beach
Located in Broome, Western Australia, Cable Beach is considered by many the most picturesque beach in the Land Down Under.
Cable Beach has 22 kilometers of fine white sand. It sits on the Indian Ocean and has clear azure waters that are perfect for refreshing dips and beautiful photos.
The beach also has gentle waves, making it an ideal swimming spot for families. If you visit the place during the migration season, there is a high chance you will see whales and dolphins frolicking in the sea.
Another attraction worth visiting while you’re in the Cable Beach is Gantheaume Point; head to the area at low tide to see 130 million-year-old dinosaur footprints.
6. Turquoise Bay
Western Australia’s Exmouth also has a must-visit coastal hotspot: Turquoise Bay.
The fine powdery sand of Turquoise Bay makes it a superb site for sunbathing and frolicking. The clear blue waters and magnificent reef also makes it the perfect spot for snorkeling and scuba diving.
When you go underwater, be on the lookout for several fascinating marine life, which includes sea turtles, octopuses, parrotfish, moon wrasse, and reef sharks.
Although there are hundreds of beaches you have to visit in Australia, you won’t go wrong with visiting these six first as you acclimatize to your new life in this country.
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