A country · 625 places · 9 regions
Australia, all of it.
625 curated places across 9 regions — photographed, mapped, and noted with the season each is best in.
The 4 biggest regions — New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia — read below as chapters, with 5 more waiting past them.
Chapter I · New South Wales · 137 places
New South Wales
Located six kilometres east of Sydney's central business district, Bondi Beach is a one-kilometre arc of sand framed by sandstone headlands and served by a reliable surf break on the south side. The Bondi to Coogee coastal walk begins at the beach's southern end, tracing clifftop paths above rock pools and smaller coves. The Campbell Parade promenade along the northern edge reflects the area's long history as a seaside recreation ground.
via Wikimedia CommonsChapter II · Queensland · 113 places
Queensland
A family-friendly beach on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland featuring a protected swimming enclosure, child-friendly water fountains, and well-maintained public facilities. The beach's calm, patrolled waters make it one of Australia's most recommended coastal destinations for families with young children.
✦ September–May · $
Chapter III · Victoria · 92 places
Victoria
A series of limestone sea stacks rising from the Southern Ocean along the Great Ocean Road, the Twelve Apostles are photographed most dramatically in the golden light of sunrise and sunset when warm tones saturate the rock faces against dark water. The formations sit within Port Campbell National Park and are accessible from a clifftop viewing platform. Helicopter flights provide an aerial perspective of the full coastal arc.
via Wikimedia CommonsChapter IV · Western Australia · 92 places
Western Australia
A pristine white-sand beach in Cape Le Grand National Park on Western Australia's south coast, famous for kangaroos that roam freely along the shoreline. The bay offers clear turquoise waters and seasonal whale migrations visible between June and October.
✦ September–November · $
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Lucky Bay
Western Australia, Australia
✦ September–November · $
Kings Beach
Queensland, Australia
✦ September–May · $
Dreamworld
Queensland, Australia
✦ Year-round · $$
Twelve Apostles
Victoria, Australia
✦ April to October for cooler temperatures and dramatic skies; sunrise and sunset for photography · $
Whitehaven Beach
Queensland, Australia
✦ June to August for dry season and calm seas · $$
Bondi Beach
New South Wales, Australia
✦ November to March for warm swimming conditions · $
Sydney Harbour Bridge
New South Wales, Australia
✦ Year-round; sunrise and sunset for photography · $$
Blue Mountains
New South Wales, Australia
✦ September to November and March to May for mild temperatures · $
Cradle Mountain
Tasmania, Australia
✦ November to April for accessible trails; winter brings snow and dramatic skies · $$
Wineglass Bay
Tasmania, Australia
✦ October to April for warm swimming; sunrise for photography from the saddle · $
Port Arthur Historic Site
Tasmania, Australia
✦ October to April for pleasant walking weather · $$
Broome, Western Australia
Western Australia, Australia
✦ April to October for dry season; July and August peak visitor months · $$
Cable Beach
Western Australia, Australia
✦ May to September for dry season and spectacular sunsets · $
The Kimberley
Western Australia, Australia
✦ April to October (dry season) when roads are passable · $$$
Margaret River, Western Australia
Western Australia, Australia
✦ November to April for warm weather; September to October for wildflowers · $$
Hutt Lagoon
Western Australia, Australia
✦ November to February when algae is most concentrated; aerial photography best in morning light · $
Rottnest Island
Western Australia, Australia
✦ September to May for warmest water; shoulder seasons for smaller crowds · $$
Fremantle
Western Australia, Australia
✦ September to November and March to May for pleasant weather · $
Monkey Mia
Western Australia, Australia
✦ April to October for dry and mild conditions · $$
Wave Rock
Western Australia, Australia
✦ April to October to avoid extreme inland heat · $
Nambung National Park
Western Australia, Australia
✦ September to November for wildflowers; sunrise and sunset year-round for photography · $
Exmouth, Western Australia
Western Australia, Australia
✦ March to July for whale shark season; April to October for best visibility · $$
Airlie Beach
Queensland, Australia
✦ June to August for dry season and clearest water · $$
Cape Tribulation
Queensland, Australia
✦ May to October (dry season) when tracks are passable · $$