Australia, one of the most popular vacation spots in the world, offering you a variety of famous World Heritage listed spots for your relaxing and revitalizing vacation. Not only will you enjoy what Australia has to offer with its picturesque views of mountains, forest and rare species of flora and fauna – but also its spectacular beaches, renowned for its white sands, coral reefs and surfing spots visited by famous celebrities.

In a previous article, we provided you with some of Australia’s amazing beach areas for your weekend getaway. Well, there are many more beaches in Australia that we have not mentioned but below you can find two of the popular beach hotspots that you can’t miss out for the best weekend getaway of your life.

Queensland boasts of another popular beach spot, Coolum Beach, where you can find families and group of surfing enthusiasts gather. Coolum Beach offers travelers various water sports like surfing, fishing and swimming. Kite surfers and surf sail boarders just love the fun filled action in the area. There are also facilities you can find accessible in the beach which include shops, cafes, fine restaurants and street front dining.

Coolum not only provides water sports activities but is also widely popular with its motocross track, playgrounds and parks for children. The beach also has dog friendly access – making it one of the best weekend getaway spots for families. Accommodation is not a problem as Coolum has a variety of them for travelers, from budget to 5 star hotels – fit for any kind of traveler’s tastes. Other popular beach spots are also accessible from Coolum, like Yaroomba Beach, Perigian Beach and Noosa.

During the summer, Coolum has markets with fresh local produce and other gift shops that you might want to check out. You might also want to try some golf at Hyatt Regency Mt Coolum or at the Perigian Springs Course.

In Western Australia, near the town of Broome, Cable Beach is quite popular being a secluded paradise for many. It is a perfect white sand beach of 22 kilometers with a picturesque view of the Indian Ocean. Quite popular with big time stars and famous personalities, Cable Beach is the best weekend getaway spot with a peaceful relaxing atmosphere.

You can find some imprinted dinosaur footprints around Gantheaume Point which is only visible during low tide at Cable Beach. If you take a drive to Reddell Beach, you will find an amazing view of red soil and blue water.

Booking a hotel now would save you the effort later. Also, check the Australia Public Holidays and schedule your vacation beforehand.

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