Victoria’s first permanent anchorage and briefly considered as the site for the city of Melbourne itself, Williamstown’s wide sandy beach is the west’s best (some say Melbourne’s).

The runner-up for Australia’s best beach in 2025 goes to Woolgoolga, a hidden gem on NSW’s Coffs Coast, while third place was ...

To help with your decision, U.S. News considered factors like beauty, cleanliness, facilities, nearby attractions, restaurants, expert insight and more to bring you the best beaches in Australia.

That’s where we come in. As Aussies, we know Melbourne well, and so to save you some time, and hopefully some money, I’ve put together what I think is the best accommodation in options in ...