Sydney’s iconic Manly Beach has come up trumps for the second consecutive year in TripAdvisor’s 2019 Travellers’ Choice Awards for Australian beaches.
Out of our top 10 beaches, half are in Queensland whilst New South Wales and Western Australia draw a tie at two beaches each. Mindil Beach in Darwin, Northern Territory rounds up the top 10.
Award winners were determined based on the quantity and quality of traveller reviews and ratings for beaches on TripAdvisor, gathered over a 12-month period.
Top 10 Travellers’ Choice Beaches in Australia
1. Manly Beach – Sydney, NSW
For the second consecutive year, Manly Beach has taken top honours for the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards for Beaches in Australia. Being one of the first to allow daylight swimming and surfing in 1903, Manly Beach pioneered the local surf and beach culture. From Queenscliff to North Steyne and South Steyne, the beach curves for two kilometres along the sea.
2. Surfer’s Paradise Beach – Surfers Paradise, QLD
Lying at the heart of Queensland’s Gold Coast, the postcard-perfect locale Surfer’s Paradise Beach paints a picture of ‘paradise’—crystal waters, soft, golden sand coupled with endless waves. With accommodation, shopping, dining, nightlife and the beach all within walking distance, it is unsurprising that Surfer’s Paradise has earned its place as one of Australia’s most famed beaches.
3. Turquoise Bay – Exmouth, WA
Turquoise Bay is one of Western Australia’s most beautiful beaches, where bright turquoise waters meet a white sand beach. Not only is it the highlight of Exmouth’s Cape Range National Park, Turquoise Bay is also metres away from the famous Ningaloo Reef that is brimming with pristine coral gardens and a rich biodiversity of marine life, making it one of the Ningaloo region’s premier snorkelling sites.
4. Mooloolaba Beach – Mooloolaba, QLD
A favourite with families, Mooloolaba Beach is one of the safest of Sunshine Coast beaches with near-perfect and safe water conditions all year round.
5. Whitehaven Beach – Whitsunday Island, QLD
Located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, various species of turtles and other marine life, like dolphins, often visit shallows of the beach. Travellers can score the best view of Whitehaven Beach from the nearby Tongue Point at the Hill Inlet lookout, or time their visit for low tide to experience the spectacular fusion of colours in the surrounding area.
6. Bondi Beach – Sydney, NSW
From surf and sand, glitzy bars and cafes to scenic walking trails, Bondi Beach brings a vibrant seaside community to life so close to the city.
7. Noosa Main Beach – Noosa, QLD
One of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular beaches, where waters are consistently warm and calm throughout the year. Lifeguards also patrol daily, making the beach a great option for families and beginner surfers.
8. Burleigh Heads Beach – Burleigh Heads, QLD
Located at Gold Coast’s southern end, Burleigh Heads Beach preserves an ecological integrity with its sheer beauty and authentic local beach culture.
9. Cable Beach – Broome, WA
Stretching along the eastern Indian Ocean and Broome, Cable Beach features 22 kilometres of impeccable white sand, and was named after the telegraph cable laid between Broome and Java in 1889. Travellers should note that the beach can be closed intermittently due to crocodiles and Irukandji jellyfish.
10. Mindil Beach – Darwin, NT
Best known for its vivid, breathtaking sunsets and nightlife, Mindil Beach is a tropical paradise located close to Darwin. After dark, travellers can enjoy displays of fire twirling, acrobatics, dance and live local music.
Top 10 Travellers’ Choice Beaches in the World
1. Baia do Sancho – Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
2. Varadero Beach – Varadero, Cuba
3. Eagle Beach – Palm – Eagle Beach, Aruba
4. La Concha Beach – San Sebastian – Donostia, Spain
5. Grace Bay Beach – Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
6. Clearwater Beach – Clearwater, Florida
7. Spiaggia dei Conigli – Sicily, Italy
8. Seven Mile Beach – Seven Mile Beach, Cayman Islands
9. Playa Norte – Isla Mujeres, Mexico
10. Seven Mile Beach – Negril, Jamaica
For the complete list of Travellers’ Choice award-winning beaches for 2019 CLICK HERE.
IMAGE: A familiar scene for Aussies and visitors – Manly Beach, Sydney
