- Enjoy Travel has ranked the 50 best beaches in the world
- Whitehaven Beach came in fifth
- Hyams Beach placed 10th and Turquoise Bay placed 16th
Three Australian beaches have cracked the top 20 in a list of the 50 best beaches in the world.
Hyams Beach, about 200 km south of Sydney, was ranked number 10 on Enjoy Travel’s 50 Best Beaches In The World list.
The beach is known for its ultra-clean white sand and crystal clear blue water surrounded by trees.
“It’s an excellent place for snorkelling, thanks to the gentle waves, and it’s also popular with stingrays,” Enjoy Travel wrote.
“Keep an eye out for playful dolphins for the ultimate photo opp.”
Hyams Beach (above) was ranked number 10 in Enjoy Travel’s 50 Best Beaches in the World list
Whitehaven Beach in Queensland (above) in the Whitsundays took fifth place for the world’s best beach
Fairy penguins and seals are also known to visit the beach.
At number 16 was Western Australia’s lesser-known Turquoise Bay.
The idyllic beach at Exmouth is known for its unspoilt nature and snorkelling opportunities.
“The clue is actually in the name. Think turquoise waters, the softest white sand and sparkling views of Ningaloo Reef, famous for its whale sharks,” Enjoy Travel wrote.
‘It’s just as beautiful underwater, with coral gardens teeming with marine life.
“Spend the morning snorkeling, then stretch out in the sun for a truly blissful beach experience.”
Whitehaven Beach in Queensland’s Whitsundays took fifth place for best beach and was called ‘one of the purest in the world’.
The seven-kilometer beach is a famous Aussie icon and is only accessible by boat, seaplane and helicopter.
Western Australia’s lesser-known Turquoise Bay (above) ranks 16th for the world’s best beaches
‘The largest of the 74 islands in the Whitsundays, the island lies at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef,’ wrote Enjoy Travel.
“Not only is it one of the most pristine and beautiful beaches in the world, the sand doesn’t retain heat, so it’s a great place to walk barefoot, even on a hot day.”
The White Beach of the Philippines in Port Barton won the title of the world’s best beach, followed by Cabo San Juan Beach in Colombia and Jalousie Beach in St. Lucia.