Description
About the book. Best Beaches Australia brings together 100 of the country’s most distinctive beaches in a photographic book for anyone who loves the coast and the sea. Lonely Planet’s local authors explain what makes each beach special and help you see the possibilities along a highly varied coastline. Large photographs leave room for both travel dreams and concrete ideas for your next trip.
Contents. The selection covers Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. Among others, you’ll find Langford Island in the Whitsundays, Mindil Beach, and beaches along the Great Ocean Road. The entries show where each place is located and how to get there, along with practical planning tips. Themed lists gather suggestions for snorkelling, surfing, families, camping, wildlife, accessibility, and nature walks. Travel journalist Sarah Reid has written the introduction.
Who is this book suitable for? The book suits anyone who wants to add beach stops to a larger Australia trip, or build their journey around a few selected coastal areas. It also makes a fine gift for those who love landscape photography and dream of the sea. Use the themed lists to find relevant places, then compare descriptions, location, and access. This makes it easier to see which beaches fit into your route, and which deserve a trip of their own with more time to explore the surrounding area.
From inspiration to your own plan. Use the guide before departure to choose a few experiences you truly want, and see them in the context of the rest of the trip. A plan with fewer stops can leave more time to get to know each place. Browse through it together with your travel companions, compare ideas, and find a balance between what you want to fit in and what you’ll have time to enjoy. Also leave room on some days for breaks and detours. A physical book is a nice thing to return to when discussing the next leg of the journey. Rediscover an idea you noted earlier, and let the plan evolve as you get to know the destination.
About this edition. English book, published 2026. 272 pages. ISBN 9781837587636.
