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21 secret beaches to visit in Australia


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You can’t get more fun than surf, sand and sun.

With more than 50,000km of coastline on offer, there’s no shortage of places to enjoy Australia at its best. But some beaches are wilder than others, plenty are inaccessible, and at this time of year a fair few are too darn overpopulated.

Here’s our exclusive list of Australia’s best secret beaches by state – just don’t tell anyone, will you?

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Store Beach
A secluded beach right on Sydney's doorstep.

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Mungo Beach
This remote beach is ideal for fishing fanatics and four-wheel-drives.

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Garie Beach
Garie is supposedly an Aboriginal word for sleepy, and on most days, especially during the week, it lives up to its name.

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Maitland Bay
Secluded, calm and great for families, Maitland Bay beach is in Bouddi National Park, 20km south-east of Gosford.

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Dreamtime Beach
Swim against a backdrop of black cliffs and green forests.

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Killarney Beach
Kid-friendly with a camping spot just a few footsteps away.

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Kitty Miller Bay
A windswept spot with a hidden shipwreck.

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Golden Beach
Where fishing, surfing and wildlife meet.

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Sunshine Beach
Nestled beside a national park, this is a quintessential piece of Australian coastline.

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Agnes Water
Paddle out into Queensland's most northern surf beach.

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Maslin Beach
Dive beneath the waves and try to spot the sea dragons that thrive here.

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Memory Cove
Your own private beach for a pittance.

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Friendly Beaches
Just next door to one of the country's most famous beaches is this secluded stretch of coast.

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Lime Bay
Wander through historical ruins as you make your way to this sculptural shore by the sea.

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Ocean Beach
Forty kilometres of wild coastline.

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Taroona Beach
A family-friendly spot that offers a prime viewport for the biggest boat race of the year.

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Cobourg Peninsula
Get lost in one of Australia's last wilderness regions.

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Bennion Beach
A quiet cove beside one of the city's busiest beaches.

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Point Ann
Time your visit carefully to coincide with the annual whale migration.

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Lucky Bay
Kangaroos bound across the bright white sand.
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