Tourism Australia has revealed the nation’s best beaches for 2026, with a surprise Sydney destination taking out the prestigious top spot.

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Bate Bay was named Australia’s top ‘beach’ for 2026 following a study of the coastline around Australia’s mainland and surrounding islands.

Australia’s best beaches for 2026 have been revealed, with a sweeping 4.8km stretch of sand taking out the top honour. Bate Bay, in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire, has been named the country’s best beach ...

The official best Australian beaches list has been released, with the title going to a vast, quietly spectacular stretch of sand in Sydney.

Following a study of the coastline around Australia’s mainland and surrounding islands, this NSW spot has been crowned the ...

A 5km stretch of coastline known as Bate Bay has topped this year’s list of Australia’s best beaches in a nod to its ...

With over 16,000 miles of coastline and most of the major cities hugging its circumference, Australia truly lends itself to exploration by ship. The island continent has it all, whether it’s ...