Bondi and St Kilda might get a little salty because a 20-kilometre coastal strip in Tasmania's Bay of Fires region has been crowned Australia's best beach.
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The sandy slice of heaven dubbed Australia's best by Tourism Australia's 2025 Best Australian Beaches list runs between The Gardens bay and Binalong Bay along the north-east coast of rugged Tasmania.
"It's a long stretch to explore in a day, or even over a weekend," Tourism Australia's beach ambassador Brad Farmer told Explore. "But there are some stunning coves and bays with crystal-clear waters, so you can choose your own adventure."
One of Farmer's personal spots along the stretch is Cosy Corner. "It has amenities, so it's very convenient for all types of travellers."
Farmer also recommends Swimcart Beach. "It's a great spot to check out those dramatic orange lichen rocks that are very emblematic of this north-east section of Tasmania."
The full list of Australian beaches that have made it to the top 10 include:
1. Bay of Fires, Tasmania
2. Woolgoolga, New South Wales
3. Emily Bay Lagoon, Norfolk Island
4. North Kirra Beach, Queensland
5. Little Lagoon, Western Australia
6. Fishery Bay, South Australia
7. 1770, Queensland
8. Scarborough Beach, Western Australia
9. Caves Beach, New South Wales
10. Cowes Beach, Victoria
Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell said there's no doubt that Australia has the best beaches in the world.
"This year's list showcases to the world what Aussies already know - that Bondi and Brighton are great, but it's worth the journey to see some truly unique beaches in regional Australia," he added.
Akash Arora
Akash is the Deputy Travel Editor for Australian Community Media. He has lived and worked in four cities around the world – Sydney, London, New Delhi and New York – and, at last count, travelled to 42 countries.
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