Top 50 Cool Water Escapes in Australia
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Top 50 Cool Water Escapes in Australia

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  • Great Barrier Reeftop_1
    󰺂7.3
    57.51
    Cairns
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2025 Global 50 - Cool Water Escapes
    Highlights:
    See the Spectacular Heart Reef by Helicopter
    󱨜2,000 km long with over 600 coral reef islands
    󱨠Saved by 476 users󱨠281 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    悄悄地熊来了悄悄地熊来了

    It's a bit pricey, but it's totally worth it! The snorkeling environment is fantastic, with a large area. Wearing a life jacket, you can explore freely. It's fantastic! There are lots of really big fish! I can't stress this enough! Be sure to take seasickness pills before boarding the boat! Be sure to take seasickness pills before boarding the boat! Be sure to take seasickness pills before boarding the boat!

  • Bondi Beachtop_2
    󰺂7.1
    Bondi Beach.Bondi Beach
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 Global 50 - Cool Water Escapes
    Highlights:
    󱓊Summer surfing destination: Challenge the thrilling waves
    󱓊Exciting courses at the beach surf school
    󱨠Saved by 681 users󱨠239 positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    Bundy Beach is a pearl of Sydney, known for its soft sands and clear blue seas. It is not only a surfer's paradise, but also an ideal place for walking, golf and whale watching. Bundy Beach is 1 km long and has many charming restaurants and cafes along the way. You can taste fresh seafood or have a cup of coffee at the beachside cafe. There are also fashionable bars and scenic restaurants for you to choose from. From the city center, it takes only 30 minutes by car to Bondi Beach. You can also take the ferry from the ring pier to Watsons Bay and then transfer to the bus. Or take bus 333 to get off near CampbellPdeNearHallst and walk. Bundy Beach is not only a symbol of natural beauty, but also a must-see tourist attraction in Sydney. Come and experience its charm!

  • Manly Beachtop_3
    󰺂4.3
    Manly
    Highlights:
    󰋄A spectacular summer sight of surfers riding the waves
    Enjoy surfing and a variety of water activities at Queen's Cliff
    󱨠Saved by 106 users󱨠104 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    小娜娜Mina小娜娜Mina

    Manly Beach is a must-visit when traveling to Australia🏖️ We went there by ferry The blue sea and sky are like a painting It is so beautiful that it touches my heart🥰 Manly Pier is super lively Some people stand on the pier and jump into the water The water splashes a lot when jumping off, full of energy The beach is full of people sunbathing👬 But it is very clean, there is no garbage as far as the eye can see Listen to the waves🌊 and feel the sea breeze You can also go for a trip to the clear sea water The fatigue is directly reduced to zero and then to zero🥳 I was tired of shopping and bought an ice cream from Viola. It tastes good And the crispy cone is placed upside down on the box. You don’t have to worry about it flowing down your hands if you eat slowly haha You can see artists performing in Central Park The atmosphere is super good There are also sculptures and colorful flags on the beach Any shot is super good 🎁There are many shops next to the beach Food and drinks are sold There is also a gift shop with local characteristics It is very suitable to take it home as a souvenir But there are so many people Many shops require long queues Recommend friends to stay away from the hustle and bustle to experience the super relaxing feeling of Manly Beach🥰 🏠Manly Beach 📍 N Steyne, Manly NSW 2095

  • St Kilda beach
    4
    󰺂4.9
    St Kilda
    trip best small logoFeatured in Night Attractions
    Highlights:
    󰋄Breathtaking view of the sunset over the ocean
    Enjoy a variety of fun water activities
    󱨠Saved by 188 users
    4.8/5
    粉红色的猴粉红色的猴

    St Kilda Beach is a beach with palm trees, about 6 kilometers from the center of Melbourne, Australia, in the northeast corner of Port Phillip Bay. The sunset is beautiful, the night view is beautiful! I also saw little penguins, which was great.

  • Whitehaven Beach
    5
    󰺂4.7
    Whitsundays
    Highlights:
    󰋄A barefoot experience on the white sand beach to escape the summer heat
    Island hop through the Whitsundays by speedboat
    󱨠26% positive reviews
    4.7/5
    BbybellsBbybells

    the best beach that I have ever visited - the swirling sands from the lookout is magical.

  • Brighton beach
    6
    󰺂4.8
    Brighton
    Highlights:
    󱓊Enjoy the thrill of surfing and diving
    Children's water play area and adult massage pool available
    󱨠Saved by 429 users󱨠28% positive reviews
    4.8/5
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    Kangaroo. The real and tame one. It might bited me if i touched it haha. Brighton beach boxes. Famous for its bathing kind of boxes. i love these coloring boxes. The weather was so chilling and the sun was on the point haha. Bye

  • Lorne Beach
    7
    󰺂4.4
    Lorne
    Highlights:
    󰋄Beautiful Natural Scenery for Summer Water Fun
    Surfers Paradise welcomes a thousand-person swimming competition
    4.3/5
    健康美丽的芳芳健康美丽的芳芳

    Lorne Beach is a super popular beach in Australia. The beach is really spotless, without a trace of pollution, and the sea water is also extremely blue. Because the weather was good, we also went out to sea.

  • Southbank Parklands
    8
    󰺂5.3
    South Brisbane
    trip best small logoFeatured in Night Attractions
    󱨠Saved by 279 users󱨠116 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Rita MashiroRita Mashiro

    It is a very nice place to chill around, especially on the weekend. There are also restaurants by the river where you could grab a drink and enjoy your day.

  • Scarborough Beach
    9
    󰺂4.6
    Scarborough
    Highlights:
    Stroll along the white sand beach and enjoy the clear waters
    󱓊Regular high tide at Surfers Paradise Beach
    󱨠Saved by 125 users󱨠39% positive reviews
    4.9/5
    George HuaGeorge Hua

    The beach is beautiful, the infrastructure is very complete, and you can watch the sunset at night. The UV coefficient is very high, remember to use physical sunscreen. It is recommended to stay in a hotel by the sea, especially an apartment hotel, and walk out to the WWS supermarket to buy something to cook for yourself. Don't be too fragrant! You can choose the time to play by yourself. If you just want to relax, it's okay to lie down for a morning.

  • Darling Harbour
    10
    󰺂7.7
    Sydney.Darling Harbour
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄Stroll through Darling Harbour and enjoy the dazzling lights at night
    󱨟Watch the musical fireworks show every Saturday night
    󱨠Saved by 816 users󱨠411 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    Darling Harbour in Australia is really beautiful and worth a visit. The tour guide publishes the perfect itinerary every day and reminds us patiently every day. It is really convenient for a family to go out with a personal butler. It is more comfortable to have a small group with fewer people than a large group.

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What Cool Water Escapes are there in Australia?
These are all Cool Water Escapes in Australia:Great Barrier Reef, Bondi Beach, Manly Beach, St Kilda beach, Whitehaven Beach
What are some highly-rated Cool Water Escapes in Australia?
Some highly-rated Cool Water Escapes in Australia include:Great Barrier Reef:4.6, Bondi Beach:4.6, Manly Beach:4.6, St Kilda beach:4.8, Whitehaven Beach:4.7
At what locations in Australia can Cool Water Escapes in Australia be found?
The Cool Water Escapes in Australia are mainly located in:Great Barrier Reef:Cairns, Bondi Beach:Bondi Beach, Manly Beach:Manly, St Kilda beach:St Kilda, Whitehaven Beach:Whitsundays
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