Australia’s top beaches for 2026 have been crowned and the West has shined with Rottnest and Esperance coastlines being ranked among the nation’s best.
Curated by expert and Tourism Australia’s ‘beach ambassador’ Brad Farmer AM , the annual list whittles down the hundreds of famous shorelines across the country into a definitive top 10.
The conservationist embarked on the onerous goal of cross checking each beach in Australia against a staggering 130 checkpoints, with more attention paid to coasts off the beaten track.