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Beach Holidays in Australia

Sunbathers on beach at Salmon Bay. Rottnest island, WA.

Western Australia

Secret charms on Rottnest Island

Rotto, as they call it, is a mottled slab on the horizon visible from Perth's coastline.

Queensland

Hot in the city, cooler up north

SHD TRAVEL FEBRUARY 3 PALM COVE. Fitzroy island, Qld. Swimmers and snorkellors on Nudey Beach. CREDIT GETTY IMAGES

When the southern swelter becomes too much, it's time to hit the tropics in style, writes Helen Pitt.

NSW

Views on tap

Newport Arms Hotel.

Craig Tansley raises a glass to the coast's best watering holes.

Queensland

Bogan-land is paradise: one woman on the ultimate blokes' island

XXXX Island Brigid Delaney

One woman on the ultimate blokes' island? Brigid Delaney braves a Queensland island that's been taken over by beer.

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Fraser Island and Hervey Bay

Tourists pose in Lake McKenzie

The Wide Bay region is ideal for a weekend getaway.

Five unforgettable beaches

Travel author Lee Atkinson has seen a lot of beautiful beaches. Here are five she'll never forget.

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Travellers Tips

Tips

Caught in a rip-off

Beware ... a beachside holiday may turn into a hassle.

There are pitfalls to watch out for with holiday rental bonds, writes Jane E. Fraser.

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