When you’re faced with almost 26,000 kilometres of coastline it can be a tough call to decide on a nice beach for a surf, especially if you’re out to catch some serious waves in Australia. Sydney car rental will no doubt take the stress out of getting around, but fortunately guest blogger Fiona Hilliard is sharing her top tips on where to find the best beaches…
Jan Juc (Victoria)
Situated between Rocky Point and Bird Rock, Jan Juc Beach’s position along the Great Ocean Road has contributed to its status as one of Australia’s most desirable surf beaches. The high levels of exposure on this beach also make for epic surfing.
Bells Beac
This is probably Australia’s most well-known surf beach and hosts the Rip Curl Pro Surf and Music Festival. Bells Beach has a picturesque location along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road and is home to some of the country’s most impressive waves. Surfers flock here to experience the famous “Bells Bowl” and more often than not, Bells Beach comes up with the goods.
Lennox Head, Ballina (New South Wales)
The exposed positioning of this beach makes it the perfect location for those looking for rough surf and water that is pleasantly warm. When conditions are right, waves can exceed four metres in height, making it an ideal destination for experienced surfers.
Kirra Beach (Queensland)
Kirra Beach’s location near Coolangatta makes it privy to the spectacular scenery of the Gold Coast coastline, the crystal clear waters and the blindingly white sand. Kirra Beach is also reputed to have one of the best fast barrels you will ever surf and is a favourite not just with surfers, but also families and day-tripping tourists.
Fairhaven (Victoria)
Just like Bells Beach, Fairhaven is located on the scenic Great Ocean Road and stretches out for an impressive 6 kilometres. It is the perfect spot for both surfing and swimming and is family-friendly too.
Snapper Rock Beach (Queensland)
Anywhere that provides the venue for the Billabong Pro and Roxy Pro Surfing Legs of the world tour is going to be a year-round hotspot for surfers. Snapper Beach is also known for being a popular destination for fishing and is lovely place to spend some time just appreciating the area’s glorious natural beauty.
Margaret River (Western Australia)
Margaret River’s Main Break is a popular spot with surfers and offers almost unbeatable swells due to the thousands of kilometers of non-stop water that separates Australia and Africa. The glimmering turquoise waters and spotless sand makes this the perfect setting for any planning a trip to Western Australia.