Queensland Beaches

In a country renowned for its pristine beaches, Queensland is home to the most idyllic and diverse. From Port Douglas in the north to Surfers Paradise in the south you'll be blown away by their beauty.

Without a doubt, one of the most famous Queensland beaches is Surfers Paradise. Just an hour's drive south of Brisbane, you'll find all of the night life, shopping and adventure you can handle, not to mention gorgeous white sandy beaches and some hot surf spots.

If you fancy a surfing holiday in the Sunshine State, you'll find the best surfing beaches in Queensland are in the south of the state. All along the coast from Coolangatta on the southern border up to Noosa on the Sunshine Coast, you'll find great little breaks like Kirra, Mooloolaba, Narrow Neck and Duranbah and spectacular scenery. The Gold Coast is the hub for the surf scene and is host to several large surf competitions each year.

Considered one of the best beaches in Queensland, Noosa is a magnet to holiday makers from Melbourne and Victoria and for good reason. After a lazy afternoon paddling in the surf, you can stroll a few metres to a waterfront bar for the first cocktail of the afternoon, or walk to the National Park and sit on a cliff top to enjoy the sunset.

Some of the most magnificent beach resorts in Queensland can be found near the Great Barrier Reef in the state's north; some so secluded, you can have the beach all to yourself.