92 places to discover
Agnes Water is a coastal town and beach destination in the Gladstone Region of Queensland, Australia, located about 130 km north of Bundaberg. It is known as the northernmost surf beach on Australia's east coast. The town centres on a long sandy main beach patrolled by surf lifesavers, backed by the Discovery Coast. It serves as the gateway to the Town of 1770 and nearby national parks.
Alona Beach is a 1.5-kilometer white-sand beach located in Barangay Tawala on Panglao Island in Bohol, Philippines. Situated at the southwestern tip of Panglao, it is the island's most developed beach area, lined with resorts, restaurants and dive shops. Known for its clear turquoise water, palm-fringed shoreline and vibrant marine life, it serves as the main gateway for island-hopping and scuba diving trips to nearby Balicasag and Pamilacan islands.
Anglesea is a coastal town on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria's Surf Coast Shire, about 110 km southwest of Melbourne. Situated where the Anglesea River meets Bass Strait, it is known for its long sandy main beach, river estuary, and surrounding Anglesea Heath. The town is a popular family holiday destination and gateway to the Great Ocean Road, noted for surfing, river activities, bushwalking and kangaroos at the local golf course.
Ao Yon Beach is a small, sheltered sandy beach on the eastern side of Cape Panwa in Wichit Subdistrict, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket. Divided into Ao Yon Yai and Ao Yon Noi by a rocky headland, it is known for calm, clear water, soft sand and views of nearby islands. Less developed and quieter than west-coast beaches, it is popular for swimming, kayaking and relaxing away from crowds while remaining close to Cape Panwa attractions.
Apulit Island is a small limestone island in Taytay Bay, northeastern Palawan, Philippines, within the municipality of Taytay. Operated as a private eco-resort by El Nido Resorts, it is known for its dramatic karst cliffs, a 50-meter limestone cave running through the island, clear turquoise waters and overwater cottages. The island offers snorkeling, diving and kayaking in a protected marine setting surrounded by scattered islets.
Balmoral Beach is a sheltered harbour beach on Sydney Harbour in the suburb of Mosman, New South Wales, about 8 kilometres northeast of Sydney CBD. Known for its calm waters, netted swimming enclosure, and views across Middle Harbour, it features a wide promenade, the heritage Bathers Pavilion, and Rocky Point Island connected by a bridge. Popular with families, swimmers and picnickers, it offers a relaxed urban beach experience within Sydney Harbour National Park surrounds.
Barwon Heads is a coastal town at the mouth of the Barwon River on the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, Australia, within the City of Greater Geelong. Located where the river meets Bass Strait, it is known for its ocean beach, river estuary, limestone bluff and village atmosphere. The town is notable for its surf beach, fishing and water sports, protected wetlands and as a gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula's beaches and nature reserves.
Bellerive Beach is a sheltered sandy beach on the eastern shore of the River Derwent at Bellerive in the City of Clarence, Tasmania, directly opposite central Hobart. The beach faces west with views across the river to Hobart, kunanyi / Mount Wellington and the Derwent estuary. It is known as a family-friendly urban beach with calm waters, a foreshore promenade, parkland and playground, and is a popular spot for swimming, walking and picnics close to Bellerive village.
Big Brook Dam is a 95-hectare reservoir located about 4 km north-west of Pemberton in the Shire of Manjimup, Western Australia, set within tall karri forest. Constructed in 1986 to supply water to Pemberton, it is now a managed recreation site. The dam features a sandy swimming beach, calm waters for paddling and fishing, and a sealed 4 km loop walk trail, offering forest scenery and family-friendly picnic facilities.
Black Diamond Lake is a former open-cut coal mine pit lake located near Allanson, about 7 kilometres north of Collie in Western Australia's South West region. Filled with groundwater, it is known for its striking turquoise-blue water contrasting with sandy banks and surrounding bushland. A popular day-use recreation site, it attracts visitors for swimming, kayaking and photography, and is managed as a public reserve within the Shire of Collie.
Blue Tree Phuket is a large entertainment and water park complex in Choeng Thale, Thalang District, northwestern Phuket, between Bang Tao and Laguna Phuket. Opened in 2019, it is centered around a 17,000 sqm man-made Crystal Lagoon. Notable for its lagoon with swimming and water sports, water slides, cliff jumping, kids zones, Beach Club, dining and retail village, it functions as a family-oriented lifestyle and leisure destination.
Brooms Head is a small coastal village and beach in the Clarence Valley local government area on the far north coast of New South Wales, enclosed by Yuraygir National Park. Its main beach is a long, sandy, south-facing stretch backed by dunes and Lake Cakora, known for consistent surf, safe swimming areas and fishing. The village centres on a beachfront caravan park and reserve, offering a quiet, nature-based coastal experience away from larger towns.
Brunswick Heads is a coastal village at the mouth of the Brunswick River in Byron Shire, northern New South Wales, about 15 kilometres north of Byron Bay. Known for its sheltered river beach, surf beach and adjoining nature reserve, it retains a low-key fishing village character. The town is notable for its location on Bundjalung Country, timber port heritage, protected estuary, and family-friendly beaches supporting swimming, surfing and river-based recreation.
Bulabog Beach is a beach on the eastern side of Boracay Island in Barangay Balabag, Malay, Aklan, Philippines, opposite the island's White Beach. It faces the Sibuyan Sea and is sheltered by a reef creating a shallow lagoon. Widely recognized as the Philippines' premier kitesurfing and windsurfing destination due to strong seasonal winds, it hosts numerous kite schools, resorts and eateries along its sandy shoreline and offers sunrise views.
Bulcock Beach is a sheltered sandy beach on the Pumicestone Passage at Caloundra on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Located along The Esplanade in the heart of Caloundra, it faces west across calm waters to Bribie Island. Known for its tranquil, wave-free conditions, it is popular for swimming, paddling and family outings. The beach is backed by parklands, cafes and the Bulcock Street retail precinct, forming a central recreational hub for visitors.
Bundegi Beach is a sandy beach on the eastern side of the North West Cape near Exmouth in Western Australia, fronting the sheltered waters of Exmouth Gulf. Located about 10 kilometres north of Exmouth town along Murat Road, it is known for its calm, clear water, fringing Bundegi Reef close to shore, and boat ramp. The beach is popular for swimming, snorkelling, kayaking and fishing, offering views across the gulf and easy access to Ningaloo Marine Park.
Callala Beach is a coastal village and beach on the northern shore of Jervis Bay in the City of Shoalhaven, New South Wales, about 20 kilometres east of Nowra. The beach is known for its long stretch of white sand and calm, sheltered waters facing south across the bay. It is a residential beach community popular for swimming, walking and family recreation, with foreshore reserves, parks and views to Bowen Island and Point Perpendicular.
Coalmine Beach is a sheltered sandy beach on the northern shore of Nornalup Inlet within Walpole-Nornalup National Park near Nornalup, Shire of Denmark, Western Australia. Protected from ocean swell, it offers calm, shallow waters ideal for swimming and paddling. Backed by karri forest and the Coalmine Beach Holiday Park, it is notable for its tranquil inlet setting, family-friendly conditions, and access to the national park's waterways and walking trails.
Coochiemudlo Island is a small residential and recreational island in Moreton Bay, about 1 km off Victoria Point in Redland City, Queensland. Accessible only by passenger ferry and vehicle barge, it is known for its calm western beaches, mangroves, melaleuca wetlands and relaxed island atmosphere. The island offers swimming, walking, cycling and fishing within Moreton Bay Marine Park, close to Brisbane.
Coogee Beach is a sandy coastal beach in the suburb of Coogee within the City of Cockburn, about 20 kilometres southwest of Perth, Western Australia. Part of Woodman Point Regional Park, it is known for its calm, sheltered waters, long jetty, and the nearby Omeo Wreck snorkel trail. The beach is a popular family recreation area offering swimming, snorkeling, fishing and foreshore parklands with barbecues and playgrounds.
Currimundi Lake is a coastal lagoon on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, separating the suburbs of Currimundi and Wurtulla near Caloundra. The intermittently open lake flows to the Coral Sea at Currimundi Beach and is surrounded by the Kathleen McArthur Conservation Park. Notable for its calm, shallow waters, sandy foreshores, and diverse birdlife, it is a popular natural recreation area for swimming, paddling and family picnics within an urban coastal setting.
Daydream Island is a small resort island in the Molle Group of the Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, located in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park near Airlie Beach. Formerly West Molle Island, it is occupied almost entirely by Daydream Island Resort and its Living Reef lagoon. Known for its sheltered beaches, fringing coral reefs, and family-friendly resort facilities, it serves as a base for snorkeling, water sports and Great Barrier Reef day trips.
Eagle Bay Beach is a sheltered sandy beach in Eagle Bay on the northern side of Cape Naturaliste within the City of Busselton, Western Australia. Located within Meelup Regional Park and the Ngari Capes Marine Park, it is known for calm, clear turquoise water, white sand and views across Geographe Bay. The beach is popular for swimming, snorkeling and boating and is accessed via Eagle Bay Road near Dunsborough.
Ellendale Pool is a natural river pool on the Greenough River about 45 kilometres southeast of Geraldton in Western Australia. Set beneath limestone cliffs and surrounded by native bushland within the City of Greater Geraldton, it is a popular freshwater swimming and camping destination. The pool offers a scenic natural basin for swimming, kayaking and picnicking, with basic camping facilities and is valued for its tranquil bush setting and seasonal water flow.
Elwood Beach is a sandy urban beach on Port Phillip Bay in the suburb of Elwood, within the City of Port Phillip, Victoria, about 8 kilometres southeast of central Melbourne. Part of the Elwood Foreshore Reserve, it is known for its calm bay waters, wide foreshore parkland and views across the bay toward the Melbourne skyline. The beach is popular for swimming, walking and cycling along the Bay Trail and is patrolled by the Elwood Life Saving Club in summer.
Emu Point is a sheltered beach and foreshore reserve on the western shore of Oyster Harbour, about 7 kilometres northeast of central Albany in Western Australia. Known for its calm, shallow waters and family-friendly setting, it features a sandy beach, grassed picnic area, playground and the Emu Point Cafe. The site offers views across Oyster Harbour to the King River mouth and is popular for swimming, fishing, kayaking and picnics within the City of Albany.
Enoggera Reservoir, also known as Lake Enoggera, is a heritage-listed reservoir in The Gap, Brisbane, Queensland, within D'Aguilar National Park. Constructed between 1864 and 1866 as Brisbane's first major water supply, it is the city's oldest reservoir. Today it is a popular recreation reserve managed by Seqwater, offering paddling, swimming, bushwalking and picnicking amid open eucalypt forest.
Ettalong Beach is a sheltered sandy beach on Brisbane Water in the suburb of Ettalong Beach on the Central Coast of New South Wales, about 90 km north of Sydney. Facing east across the estuary toward Wagstaffe and Box Head, it is known for calm, shallow water, a foreshore reserve with picnic facilities, and views across Brisbane Water. It serves as a family swimming beach and ferry departure point.
Fitzroy Island is a tropical continental island located about 29 kilometres southeast of Cairns in Queensland, within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Most of the island is protected as Fitzroy Island National Park, featuring rainforest, granite outcrops and fringing coral reefs. It is notable for Nudey Beach, snorkelling and diving opportunities, walking tracks and the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre, and is accessed by ferry as a popular day-trip and resort destination.
Golden Beach is a sheltered beach and suburb at the southern end of Caloundra on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, fronting the calm waters of Pumicestone Passage opposite Bribie Island. Known for its patrolled, family-friendly swimming area and golden sands, it contrasts with open surf beaches. The foreshore features parklands, walking and cycling paths, and picnic areas, making it a popular spot for safe swimming, paddling and relaxed coastal recreation.
Great Keppel Island is the largest island in the Keppel Group, located about 15 kilometres off the coast of Yeppoon in Central Queensland. Part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Keppel Bay Islands National Park, it is known for its 17 white sandy beaches, fringing coral reefs, and clear waters. The island offers resort and holiday park accommodation and is a popular day-trip and overnight destination for swimming, snorkelling and bushwalking.
Guilderton is a small coastal town at the mouth of the Moore River in the Shire of Gingin, about 85 kilometres north of Perth, Western Australia. It is notable for the Moore River estuary where the river meets the Indian Ocean, separated by a natural sandbar. The town is known for its sandy ocean beach, calm estuary waters, surrounding Moore River National Park and popularity as a day-trip destination for swimming, paddling and fishing.
Half Moon Bay is a crescent-shaped beach in Black Rock within the City of Bayside, Victoria, on the eastern shore of Port Phillip Bay about 18 km southeast of central Melbourne. Framed by the distinctive Red Bluff cliffs, it is notable for its sheltered sandy shore, calm waters and the offshore wreck of HMVS Cerberus, which serves as a breakwater. The bay is a popular local swimming, snorkeling and boating destination with scenic coastal views.
Hamilton Island is the largest inhabited island of the Whitsunday Islands in Queensland, Australia, located in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park off the coast of Airlie Beach. It is a developed resort island known for its beaches, marina, and as a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach. The island combines resort accommodation, natural bushland, and reef access within the Whitsunday Region local government area.
Hayman Island is a private resort island in the Whitsunday Islands off the central coast of Queensland, Australia, within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Located at the northernmost point of the Whitsunday group, it is known for its luxury InterContinental Hayman Island Resort, fringing coral reefs, white sandy beaches and tropical national park surroundings. The island is accessible only by boat, helicopter or seaplane and is a base for reef exploration.
Hervey Bay is a coastal city on Queensland's Fraser Coast, about 300 km north of Brisbane, facing the sheltered waters between the mainland and K'gari (Fraser Island). Known for calm, family-friendly beaches along the 14 km Esplanade, it serves as Australia's whale watching capital and main gateway to K'gari. The city combines beachfront parks, historic Urangan Pier, and marine attractions with a relaxed seaside atmosphere.
Honeymoon Pool is a natural river pool on the Collie River within Wellington National Park, about 30 kilometres west of Collie in Western Australia's South West region. Surrounded by jarrah forest, it is known for its clear, calm water, sandy beach and shaded banks. The site is a popular day-use and camping area for swimming, kayaking and picnicking, offering a tranquil forest setting within the Wellington National Park recreation area.
Horseshoe Bay is the largest bay and a residential village on the northern coast of Magnetic Island, about 8 kilometres from Nelly Bay ferry terminal within the City of Townsville, Queensland. Framed by granite headlands and backed by Magnetic Island National Park, it features a long sandy beach with calm waters. It is notable as the island's main hub for water sports, sailing, kayaking and swimming, and as a base for bushwalks and wildlife viewing.
Hyams Beach is a small coastal village and beach on the southern shore of Jervis Bay in the City of Shoalhaven, New South Wales, about 180 kilometres south of Sydney. Renowned for its exceptionally fine white sand, often cited as among the whitest in the world, and clear turquoise waters within Jervis Bay Marine Park, it offers a sheltered swimming beach backed by Booderee and Jervis Bay National Parks and a compact village settlement.
Kingscliff Beach is a long sandy ocean beach at Kingscliff in the Tweed Shire on the far north coast of New South Wales. Located between Cudgen Creek to the north and Dreamtime Beach to the south, it is patrolled by Kingscliff Surf Life Saving Club. The beach is known for its consistent surf breaks, wide foreshore reserve, and views to Cook Island, and forms the central beachfront of the Kingscliff seaside town.
Kingston Beach is a sheltered sandy beach at the mouth of Browns River in the suburb of Kingston, about 12 kilometres south of Hobart in Tasmania's Kingborough municipality. Backed by a foreshore reserve, playground and cafes, it is one of southern Tasmania's most popular family beaches. Known for calm waters, views across the Derwent estuary to kunanyi/Mount Wellington and a long promenade, it serves as a recreational hub for swimming, walking and community events.
Koombana Bay is a sheltered sandy bay and beach in Bunbury, Western Australia, about 175 km south of Perth. Located on the city's eastern foreshore adjacent to the central business district, it is known for its calm, protected waters, family-friendly beach, and frequent sightings of bottlenose dolphins. The bay hosts the Dolphin Discovery Centre, foreshore parklands, and is a central recreational hub for swimming, kayaking and waterfront walks.
Lake Ainsworth is a natural freshwater coastal lake in Lennox Head, Ballina Shire, New South Wales, separated from Seven Mile Beach by a narrow sand dune. Known for its distinctive tea-tree tannin-stained waters, it is a popular recreation reserve for swimming, kayaking and picnics. Surrounded by parkland, barbecue facilities and walking tracks, the lake offers calm, sheltered waters contrasting with nearby surf beaches and serves as a central community and visitor attraction in Lennox Head.
Lake Burley Griffin is a large artificial lake in central Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, created in 1963-1964 by damming the Molonglo River with Scrivener Dam. Designed as the centrepiece of Walter Burley Griffin's 1912 plan for the capital, it spans about 11 kilometres and separates the Parliamentary Triangle from northern suburbs. Surrounded by national institutions, parks and cycling paths, it is Canberra's main recreational and scenic focal point.
Lake Cootharaba is a large, shallow natural lake on the Noosa River in the Noosa Shire, Queensland, north of Noosa Heads near Boreen Point. It is the largest lake in the Noosa Biosphere Reserve and gateway to the Noosa Everglades within Great Sandy National Park. Notable for its warm, shallow waters averaging 1.5 metres deep, it is popular for sailing, kayaking, swimming and fishing, and is fringed by national park, wetlands and small lakeside communities.
Lake Eildon is a large artificial reservoir on the Goulburn River in north-central Victoria, within Murrindindi Shire near the town of Eildon, about 150 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. Created by the Eildon Dam, it is one of Victoria's largest inland water storages. Notable for its extensive shoreline, forested surrounds within Lake Eildon National Park, and role in irrigation and hydroelectric power, it is a major destination for boating, fishing and camping.
Lake Ginninderra is an artificial urban lake in Belconnen, north-west Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, created in 1974 by damming Ginninderra Creek. Covering about 1.48 square kilometres with a 7.4 kilometre foreshore, it serves as a sediment trap and major recreational reserve for the Belconnen district. Surrounded by parklands, walking and cycling paths, and reserves such as John Knight Memorial Park, it is a popular destination for walking, cycling, water sports and birdwatching.
Lake Jindabyne is a large artificial lake on the Snowy River at Jindabyne in the Snowy Monaro region of New South Wales, within the Snowy Mountains. Created in 1967 by Jindabyne Dam as part of the Snowy Mountains Scheme, it flooded the original township. Notable for its alpine setting, trout fishing, water sports and foreshore parklands, it serves as a year-round gateway to Kosciuszko National Park and nearby ski resorts.
Lake Leschenaultia is a large artificial lake and recreation reserve in Chidlow, within the Shire of Mundaring, about 45 km east of Perth, Western Australia. Constructed in 1897 as a railway water supply dam, it is now a popular day-use and camping destination set in open jarrah forest. The lake is known for swimming, paddling, walking and mountain biking trails, and heritage railway history.
La Laguna Beach is a sheltered cove beach in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, located between Sabang Beach and White Beach. It is divided into Small La Laguna and Big La Laguna and is known for its calm, clear waters, sandy shoreline, and concentration of dive resorts. Part of the Puerto Galera UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve, it is a popular base for snorkeling, scuba diving, and island-hopping in the Verde Island Passage.
Leighton Beach is a long sandy urban beach in North Fremantle, City of Fremantle, Western Australia, just north of Fremantle Harbour. It is known for its white sand, clear turquoise water, grassed foreshore reserve and consistent sea breezes. The beach is popular for swimming, sunbathing, walking and wind-based water sports and is backed by residential development, cafes and the Fremantle to Perth coastal corridor.
Little Lagoon is a shallow, sheltered coastal lagoon located about 5 km from Denham in the Shire of Shark Bay, Western Australia. Part of the Shark Bay World Heritage Area, it is known for its calm, clear turquoise waters, white sandy shoreline and tranquil natural setting. The lagoon is a popular recreation site for swimming, kayaking and picnicking, offering safe, family-friendly conditions and scenic views within a protected marine environment.
Lysterfield Park is a 1,398-hectare park in Lysterfield, about 30 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, Victoria, managed by Parks Victoria and adjoining Churchill National Park. Centred on Lysterfield Lake, constructed in 1936 as a water supply reservoir, the park is notable for its extensive mountain bike trail network, walking tracks and water-based recreation. It features bushland, open grassy areas and lake frontage and serves as a major outdoor recreation reserve for south-eastern Melbourne.
Maasin River is a mangrove-lined river in Barangay Maasin, Pilar, on Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. It is known for its calm, winding waterway surrounded by nipa palms and mangroves and its iconic bent coconut palm leaning over the water. The river is a popular stop for boat tours, stand-up paddleboarding and photography, offering a tranquil natural setting near the island's east coast.
Mandjar Bay is a sheltered estuarine bay on the Peel-Harvey Estuary in central Mandurah, Western Australia, forming the city's Eastern Foreshore. Adjacent to the Mandurah city centre and Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, it features calm waters, sandy foreshore, parklands and boardwalks. Notable for its scenic waterfront, family-friendly recreation, dolphin sightings and proximity to cafes and the Mandurah foreshore precinct, it serves as a central hub for leisure and events.
Manton Dam Recreation Area is a reservoir and outdoor recreation site on Manton Dam Road in Manton, within the Coomalie Shire, Northern Territory, about 70 kilometres south of Darwin. Built in 1942 to supply water to Darwin, the dam now forms a large freshwater reservoir surrounded by savanna woodland. It is notable for its designated swimming area, fishing and paddling opportunities, picnic facilities and birdwatching, serving as a popular day-use destination for Darwin residents and visitors.
Marmion Marine Park is Western Australia's first marine park, declared in 1987, stretching along Perth's northern coastline from Trigg Island to Burns Beach off the City of Joondalup. Covering approximately 9,500 hectares, it protects limestone reefs, islands, seagrass beds and diverse marine life. Notable for its clear waters, snorkelling and dive sites, and access via Hillarys Boat Harbour, it is managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
Matilda Bay Reserve is a large foreshore park on the Swan River (Derbarl Yerrigan) in Crawley, adjacent to the University of Western Australia about 4 km west of Perth CBD. Known for its sheltered bay, expansive lawns and views across the river to the Perth skyline, it is a popular recreation area. The reserve includes picnic areas, walking and cycling paths and access to Pelican Point, and is noted for birdlife and calm waters for kayaking and swimming.
McCallum Park is a large riverside public park on the Swan River foreshore in Victoria Park, Western Australia, within the Town of Victoria Park. Stretching between the Causeway and Burswood, it offers open grasslands, mature trees, and foreshore paths with city skyline views. Notable for its recreational use, cycling and walking trails, picnic areas, and access to water sports, it serves as a popular urban green space for locals and visitors.
Misibis Bay is a private luxury beach resort located on Cagraray Island in Bacacay, Albay, Bicol Region, Philippines. Situated along the southeastern coast facing the Albay Gulf, it is known for its secluded white sand beach, clear waters and upscale villas. The resort is notable as one of Albay's premier island resort destinations, offering water sports, island hopping and views of nearby islets, accessible via causeway from mainland Albay.
Mission Beach is a coastal town and 14-kilometre sandy beach in the Cassowary Coast Region of Queensland, Australia, located between Cairns and Townsville. Fringed by the Coral Sea and rainforest of Clump Mountain National Park, it is known for its long palm-lined shoreline, views to Dunk Island, and as habitat for the endangered southern cassowary. The area serves as a gateway for Great Barrier Reef access and tropical island tours.
Mooloolaba Beach is a north-facing patrolled surf beach in the suburb of Mooloolaba on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, between the Mooloolah River mouth and Alexandra Headland. It is known for its sheltered swimming conditions, wide sandy foreshore and oceanfront esplanade lined with cafes and accommodation. The beach is patrolled by surf lifesavers, offers calm waves suitable for families, and forms the central recreational focus of Mooloolaba.
Mulki Surfing Destination is a beach and river-mouth surf spot at Mulki in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, where the Shambhavi River meets the Arabian Sea, about 30 km north of Mangaluru. Recognized as a prominent surfing hub on India's west coast, it is home to Mantra Surf Club and other surf schools offering lessons and rentals. The wide sandy beach, consistent small to medium waves and calm backwaters make it notable for beginners and intermediate surfers.
Nalumanikattu is a recreational park and water sports facility located in Mattummal, Kadappuram near Chavakkad in Thrissur district. The site offers kayaking through mangrove forests and Conolly Canal, pedal boating, traditional boat rides, and a children's play area. Positioned approximately 8 kilometers from Guruvayur Temple and 28 kilometers from Thrissur city, it serves as a family-friendly destination for water-based activities and nature experiences.
Narrabeen Lagoon is the largest coastal lagoon system in Sydney, located in Narrabeen within the Northern Beaches local government area of New South Wales. Covering about 2.2 square kilometres, it is separated from the ocean by Narrabeen Beach and connected via a narrow entrance. Notable for its 8.4 km multi-use trail, diverse birdlife, and recreational waters, it is a central natural attraction for walking, cycling and water sports.
Normanville Beach is a long sandy beach on Gulf St Vincent at Normanville on the Fleurieu Peninsula, about 75 km south of Adelaide in South Australia. Located within the District Council of Yankalilla, it is known for its calm, shallow waters, wide sandy foreshore and historic timber jetty. The beach is a popular family destination for swimming, fishing and walking, backed by foreshore reserves, caravan park and township facilities.
Ola Beach Club is a Hawaiian-themed beach club located on Siloso Beach in Sentosa, Singapore. Opened in late 2018, it combines beachfront dining with water sports in a casual island setting. The club features open-air seating, thatched structures and direct beach access, and is known for its Hawaiian-inspired food, cocktails and sunset views over the Strait of Singapore.
Palm Beach is a coastal suburb and beach at the northernmost tip of Sydney's Northern Beaches in New South Wales, bounded by the Tasman Sea to the east and Pittwater to the west. Known for its curved golden sand, Barrenjoey Headland and heritage lighthouse, it offers ocean surf on one side and calm harbour waters on the other. It is notable for scenic walks, swimming, boating and as the filming location for the television series Home and Away.
Palm Beach is a coastal suburb and patrolled surf beach on the southern Gold Coast, Queensland, between Currumbin and Burleigh Heads. It features a long sandy ocean beach, the sheltered Currumbin Creek estuary to the south, and the Palm Beach Parklands. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, consistent surf breaks and parkland recreation areas, it is a popular destination for swimming, surfing and picnics within the City of Gold Coast.
Palm Cove is a coastal suburb and resort beach located about 27 kilometres north of Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia, within the Cairns Region. Known for its curved sandy beach lined with melaleuca and palm trees along Williams Esplanade, it is a low-rise resort village with boutique accommodation, restaurants and a jetty. It serves as a base for Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest visits while offering a calm beachfront setting.