Our Top Five Coastal Favourites
We’ve camped near plenty of beaches on our travels: some wild, some quiet, a few full of sand in the wrong places.
They’re not the flashiest stretches of coast, just the ones that made us stop for a while. Good spots for a swim, a photo, or a lazy afternoon with Zoe asleep under the awning.
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Our Faves!
Dundee Beach (NT)
Where red dirt meets the Timor Sea, the tides are big, the crocs are bigger, and the sunsets hit hard. There’s not much to do but sit and relax and take it all in. This was not a Zoe fave, as it was the first beach she saw after three months of red dirt and she wasn’t allowed to swim!
Hervey Bay (QLD)
Zoe’s favourite stretch of coast. Shallow water, no crocs, and a slope into the water so gentle, she could get her toes wet one small step at a time. Mornings here are all about coffee, whale spotting and the sound of paws in the sand.
Emu Park (Capricorn Coast, QLD)
Quiet beaches, friendly locals, and a boardwalk built for slow strolls. It’s the perfect coastal beach—small-town calm with just enough salt in the air.
Port Willunga (SA)
Pale cliffs, the remains of the old jetty, and a soft light that photographers chase but rarely catch. Evenings here smell like seaweed and wine.
Bermagui (NSW)
Somewhere between surf town and secret retreat, where the sea pools glow blue in the afternoon. We’ll get back soon. The Sapphire Coast still owes us a few stories.
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Dundee Beach gave us a quiet NT coastal break. With long sand, wide horizons, fishing boats heading out and a sunset worth sitting still for. No swimming here, just the sea breeze and the feel of the Top End coast.