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? 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? 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? 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? Turquoise Bay is ideal 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? 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? Visitors to Broome can enjoy an early morning or sunset camel ride across Cable Beach.

Best time to go: Year-round

Did you know? The name Mooloolaba comes from the Aboriginal words for snapper fish and red-bellied black snake. 

Best time to go? October - May

Did you know? You can enjoy views of Magnetic Island and Cape Cleveland from the sands on The Strand.

Best time to go? October - May

Did you know? Norfolk Island is in the Pacific Ocean and is currently a territory of Australia but was initially settled by East Polynesians.

Best time to go? Year-round