As beach lovers and surf enthusiasts, we know was separates a good beach from a great beach, and so based on our personal experience and extensive first-hand research, we’ve compiled our list of our ...

Lonely Planet has released its updated and much-debated Best Beaches Australia book of our world-class beach destinations.

Perth beaches really hit like nowhere else: the water is ridiculously blue, the sand is soft enough to nap on, and there’s a beach for every mood. Want waves? Got it. Prefer calm, crystal-clear water?