Sydney
Bondi Beach
A sandy bay with surf culture, a seaside promenade and a lively city setting.
Good for: beach atmosphere, surfing and coastal walks
Summer · December to February · travel guide
Australia
City beaches, sheltered bays and open coastlines between the Pacific and Indian oceans.
Why this destination now
Spring is a chance to plan for the southern summer. We focus on Sydney, Noosa and Perth rather than the tropical north, where summer brings wet weather and increased marine stinger risk.
Editorial review: 3 October 2026. Coming southern summer 2026–27.
Sydney
A city escape with iconic beaches and coastal walks.
Sydney
Manly Beach
A long stretch of sand in the Northern Beaches, with restaurants and a beachfront promenade.
Good for: a beach day combined with a trip from the city
Noosa · Sunshine Coast
Main Beach and a surfing coastline beside Noosa National Park.
Noosa · Sunshine Coast
Noosa Main Beach
A north-facing beach beside Hastings Street, with a convenient holiday setting.
Good for: nearby services and a first visit to noosa
Noosa · Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Beach
A sandy beach facing the Pacific, south of Noosa National Park.
Good for: surfing and long beach walks
Perth
Indian Ocean sunsets with the convenience of a city nearby.
Perth
Cottesloe Beach
Pale sand on one of Perth’s best-known shores, with the Indiana building overlooking the beach.
Good for: sunsets and a beach day close to the city
Perth
Scarborough Beach
An extensive beach with a lively promenade, restaurants and recreation spaces.
Good for: surfing and a lively beachfront
Read more from local sources
- Sydney.com · Bondi ↗
- Visit Noosa · destinations ↗
- Tourism Western Australia · Perth beaches ↗
- Tourism Australia · summer ↗
- Queensland · marine stingers ↗
Reviewed on 2026-10-03. Check the latest information before travelling.