Ned's Beach, Lord Howe Island

Lord Howe Island is a tiny, incredibly beautiful island off the coast of NSW. A protected wilderness area, Lord Howe only allows 400 visitors on the island at a time – so if you get in, you know you're going to treasure it. Ned's Beach is just one of the magnificent beachy spots in a place National Geographic has called one of the world's best – but Ned's is special. This family-friendly cove has golden sand, crystalline waters, and hundreds of tropical fish that you can wade in and feed by hand. Just note, this isn't an accessible beach for people with access needs.