Who doesn’t dream about having a gorgeous secluded beach all alone? Here is a guide to some of Australia’s lesser known but absolute spectacular beaches. Get there before your neighbor and the hordes of backpackers.
The beaches has all been carefully selected by news.com.au
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Cape Le Grande National Park The largely granite shoreline along the Indian Ocean in Cape Le Grande National Park offers some stunning views and pristine white sand beaches with crystal clear water. An amazing 15 km coastal trail will lead you to Rossiter Bay, via Hellfire Bay, Le Grande Beach, Thistle Cove and Lucky Bay, and past the impressive granite outcrop Mt Le Grand (345m).
Cape Le Grand National Park is 631 km south-east of Perth and 56 km east of Esperance.
NEW SOUTH WALES
Bournda Beach
Bournda Beach is a bathers' delight. It is home to both salt and freshwater lakes and surrounded by a lush rainforest.
The beach was once a popular surf spot, but tracks leading to the beach have all been closed off, with only pedestrian traffic exploring the lagoon and a magnificent coastline.
The beach is part of the Bournda National Park located about 440 km south of Sydney.
QUEENSLAND
Springs Beach
Finding Springs Beach isn’t easy, but well worth the effort. It is tucked away behind white sand dunes and the only access to the beach is from a single 250m dirt track. Once through the clearing, you're treated to the deep blue waters of the Coral Sea and the perfect spot for beach lovers and board riders alike.
Springs Beach is located in Queensland, just a few kilometers south of Agnes Water.
VICTORIA
Waterloo Bay, Wilsons Promontory
The white sand and turquoise waters at Waterloo Bay can trick you to believe you are in the tropics, but a toe in the chilly water will immediately eliminate any such illusion. However the beauty of the glittering Waterloo Bay is not an illusion.
The bay is in Wilsons Promontory, one of Victoria's best-loved national parks 200 kilometers east of Melbourne.
The beach is well hidden and you’ll have to spend some time getting there. Leave your car at Tidal River carpark and start the 12 km trail to the sheltered eastern coast.
TASMANIA
Riedle Beach, Maria Island
Riedle Beach on the eastern side of Maria Island in Tasmania is stunningly beautiful. However you’ll hardly find another soul at the wide sandy 5 km-long beach with giant granite rocks at each end.
Once a convict prison, Maria Island is now a national park with historical ruins and remarkable wildlife and since it's also car-free, you'll need to either walk or bring a mountain bike with you.
To get to Maria Island you should take the ferry from Triabunna to Darlington. Riedle Beach is a 90-minute cycle (or 4½ hour walk) from Darlington. Remember to take plenty of food and drinks with you, as there are no shops on Maria Island