22 of the Best Queensland Beaches to Set Foot On In 2023!

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When it comes to finding the best beaches in Australia, you can’t miss the Queensland beaches.

The Queensland coast stretches over 7,400 kilometres, and features over 1,700 beaches (not including the tropical island beaches off its shores, which adds another 1,900 to the list).

So choosing the best beaches in Queensland is no easy task when you have such a huge pool to narrow down.

When it comes to choosing the best of the best, we have picked beaches that suit any type of traveller, such as families, surfers, couples, and adventurers.

Whether you seek remote, isolated patches of sand with crystal clear water gently lapping ashore and a hammock strung from a palm tree, or beaches with huge surf, or amazing coastal walks…you can find all that and more in Queensland.

22 Best Beaches in Queensland

From the surf breaks of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast to the island hideaways in The Whitsundays to the coral cays of the Great Barrier Reef, to the tropical paradise of Cape Tribulation, there’s a Queensland beach with your name on it.

So if you fancy a bit of beach time and Queensland sun, add some of these to your list of beaches in Queensland to visit.

1. Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast

Burleigh Heads National Park beach is an all-time family favourite of ours and a beach we always return to on any trip to the Goldy!

I love to start the day by watching the magnificent sunrise and the surfers taking on the world-class surf break on the point. It’s a magical spot as the colours…