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

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

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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 ...

Tourism Australia describes the swimming spots in Sydney's south as a hidden gem "right under your nose".

"I was literally looking out the window at that intersection and thought, 'What if we put in a beach volleyball court and ...

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

Assessing more than 12,500 stretches of shoreline, Tourism Australia officially unveiled its list of top beaches in Australia.

When most people picture Australian beaches, they imagine sun-drenched sand and warm tropical waters perfect for year-round swimming. That’s certainly true for Queensland and northern New South Wales, ...

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 ...