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
    󰺂7.4
    275.5
    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 475 users󱨠281 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    It was quite fun. I snorkeled and played in the water for four hours straight. It took a little over an hour to get to the island. They dropped me off at Green Island, but I had to explore the island and snorkel for four hours total. There wasn't much to see on the island. The sea was incredibly shallow, so the maximum depth was about ankle-to-chest. I saw a lot of turtles and various fish, but there were a lot of bare sandy areas, so I was a little confused at first. The fish were really huge. The sky and sea were really beautiful. If you go to the island and go to the left, there's a strange salty and fishy smell... But I had a great time. The sea was clean. The staff were super friendly. However, the lunch buffet wasn't worth paying 30,000-40,000 won more for. There was shrimp, three kinds of salad, two kinds of curry, one kind of pasta, and rice... It was something like that, but I wouldn't recommend it. Meal times were set. It might have been better to just buy some food and eat it.

  • 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 679 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
    󱨠Saved by 104 users󱨠104 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Jmebaby甄心話·大冒險Jmebaby甄心話·大冒險

    The sunset at Manly Beach is so beautiful that the entire coastal scenery is shining like gold foil. Every holiday home next to it looks great! I will find time to stay here in the future and spend the whole day watching the sea!

  • St Kilda beach
    4
    󰺂4.9
    St Kilda
    trip best small logoFeatured in Night Attractions
    󱨠Saved by 187 users
    4.9/5
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    St. Kinda Beach is the nearest beach to Melbourne city, Melbourne is really a day to enjoy the spring, summer, autumn and winter four seasons, the morning in the city is very cool, to noon can be hot to the beach to swim, the sun is very good, the sun shines St Kinda Beach, the whole beach many handsome men and women enjoy sunbathing, and St. Kinda Pier can see penguins up close.

  • Whitehaven Beach
    5
    󰺂4.7
    Whitsundays
    󱨠26% positive reviews
    4.7/5
    XiancongXiancong

    Whitehaven Beach is a paradise on Earth. Its pristine white sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters create a stunning visual spectacle. The serene ambiance and untouched natural beauty make it a perfect escape from the daily grind. Relax, soak up the sun, and revel in the tranquility of this breathtaking beach paradise.

  • 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 428 users󱨠27% positive reviews
    4.8/5
    amiranajuaamiranajua

    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
    4.3/5
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    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 278 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
    TRAVEL DEVILTRAVEL DEVIL

    awesome beach with great facilities and great views too! Can’t wait to be back!

  • Darling Harbour
    10
    󰺂7.6
    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 814 users󱨠411 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    Darling Harbour (Darling Harbor, also translated as Lovers Harbour) is located in the northwest of Sydney's central city center and is one of Sydney's most famous landmarks. It is 2 kilometers from Sydney Central Station (Central Station) and is connected to Sydney Chinatown (Sydney Chinatown) in Australia. Darling Harbour is a port terminal, green space and complex of buildings, not only Sydney's most colorful tourist and shopping malls, but also a venue for major conferences and celebrations. Darling Harbour is named after NSW's seventh Governor-General, NSW, NSW. The scenery of Darling Harbour is breathtaking. The sea is shining, and colorful boats travel between it, especially at sunset, the embers of the sunset are shining on the sea, and the golden glow is intertwined with the deep blue sea, creating a heady view. Modern high-rise buildings and historic buildings on both sides of the harbour are a perfect reflection of Sydney's unique charm. The hovering seagulls and fresh sea breeze are the best embellishments.

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:4.9, 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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