Did you know? The sand on Whitehaven Beach doesn't retain heat which makes it comfortable to walk on even during the hottest months of the year. 

Best time to go: Year-round

Did you know? Turquoise Bay is perfect for snorkelling and it sits on one of the most westerly points in the whole of Australia. 

Best time to go: May - October

Did you know? Visitors to Broome can enjoy an early morning or sunset camel safari across Cable Beach!

Best time to go: Year-round

Did you know? You can take a walk through Burleigh Heads National Park for the chance to catch a glimpse of whales and sea eagles.

Best time to go: Year-round

Did you know? Captain Arthur Phillip, the first Governor of New South Wales, named the beach after the manly behaviour of the indigenous people who lived there.

Best time to go: Year-round

Did you know? Noosa has gentle waves perfect for those learning to surf and it's one of the few beaches along the Australian coastline that faces north. 

Best time to go: October - May

Did you know? Outdoor music concerts are often held on the grassy Cottesloe Esplanade. which is shaded by giant Norfolk Pine trees. 

Best time to go: Year-round

Did you know? Named after the former Premier of Queensland, John Douglas, the township of Port Douglas was founded after gold was discovered in Hodgkinson River. 

Best time to go: Year-round

Did you know? Originally called Elston, the town's name was changed after Jim Cavill opened the Surfer's Paradise Hotel in 1933 and he lobbied to rename the area to match. 

Best time to go: October - May

Did you know?��Each year Coolangatta hosts a two-week nostalgia festival that pays homage to the 1950s and 1960s, including entertainment, attractions and even cars from the era. 

Best time to go: Year-round