Melbourne, long seen as Australia’s second city, is runner-up no more after officially edging past Sydney in population for the first time in more than a century. But if Sydney is the ...

You can visit by car, pay a donation, and park right next to the beach where you’ll find the Haukland Beach Cafe (open from 11:00 to 17:00, June to September), toilets, waste disposal stations ...

1. Vivonne Bay Beach Best for: peace The remote location of this stunning 3.5mile-long arc of immaculate white sand in South Australia means you won’t have to share it with too many people.

By The Way The enduring legacy of Australia’s surf-lifesaving clubs Volunteers on Australian beaches have been keeping visitors and locals safe for more than 100 years Updated February 9, 2023 7 min ...