Australians have so much to be proud of across our beautiful country, from natural wonders to landmarks like the amazing Uluru, but undoubtedly one of our top attractions are the pristine beaches of our coastline. We're known globally for our vivid blue seas, coral reefs and picturesque views, garnering attention from far and wide for our sparkling shores. In fact, not too long ago, ten Aussie beaches made it into a top 50 global list. So naturally, it makes sense that we're making headlines once again for having some of the best beaches in the world.
Travel site the Big 7 releases a ‘World’s 50 best beaches’ list every year and excitingly, two Australian beaches cracked the top ten in 2023. A very impressive achievement when you think about how many beaches from across the world are in competition to be number one.
Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays took out the title of fifth best beach in the world. This aqua paradise has numerous awards under its belt, and for good reasons. The oasis is on the cusp of the Great Barrier Reef, tucked away in the crystal waters of far north Queensland. Whitehaven was ranked number five for its bright blue waters, isolated location and pure silica sand – it's considered one of the whitest sandy beaches in the world.
To further bolster our Aussie beach pride, Hyams Beach in NSW also came in high on the list at number ten. This beach is a favourite for its stunning blue water, white sand and is frequented by dolphins and wildlife, making it a special place worthy of a top ten spot.
The beach that came out on top this year was White Beach in the Philippines. The isolated slice of coastline is only accessible by boat or a very rugged four-wheel drive, and is fringed by palm trees, turquoise water and lush rainforest.
The top ten in the Big 7’s best beach list for 2023 were:
- White Beach, Port Barton, Philippines
- Cabo San Juan Beach – Colombia
- Jalousie Beach – St Lucia
- Kendwa Beach, Zanzibar
- Whitehaven Beach – Whitsunday Islands, Australia
- Source d’Argent – Seychelles
- Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Cove) – Zakynthos, Greece
- Grace Bay – Turks and Caicos
- Lang Co Beach, Vietnam
- Hyams Beach – New South Wales, Australia
You can check out the full top 50 here.