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These are Australia’s top 12 beaches

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With the weather heating up just in time for a long weekend, there is no doubt that everyone will be heading to the beach.

Australians are, after all, known around the world for our pristine beaches and beautiful ocean waters.

With over 60,000km of coastline and over 11,750 beaches on offer, we really are spoilt for choice in the lucky country.

Of all these beautiful beaches in Australia the best time to visit starts from October… YES!

But how do you pick just one out of over 11,000 beaches?

Why not start with some of the best beaches in Australia – according to Trip Advisors 2017 Travellers Choice Awards.

All the beaches have been selected by people who have actually been there. Grab your togs and towel and hit up one of these gorgeous locations.

1. Whitehaven Beach

Whitsunday Island, Whitsunday Islands

Best time to go: Year-round

2. Surfer’s Paradise Beach

Surfers Paradise Australia

Best time to go: October – May

3. Noosa Main Beach

Noosa, Australia

Best time to go: October – May

4. Manly Beach

Sydney, Australia

Best time to go: Year-round

5. Turquoise Bay

Exmouth, Australia

Best time to go: May – October

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6. Burleigh Heads Beach

Burleigh Heads, Australia

Best time to go: Year-round

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7. Cable Beach

Broome Australia

Best time to go: Year-round

8. Moolooaba Beach

Moolooaba, Australia

Best time to go: October – May

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9. The Strand

Townsville, Australia

Best time to go: October – May

10. Emily Bay

Norfolk Island Australia

Best time to go: Year-round

11. Greens Pool

Denmark, Australia

Best time to go: October – May

12. Ned’s Beach

Lord Howe Island, Australia

Best time to go: October – May

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