The little-known island paradise near a major Australian city that’s fast becoming a tourist hot spot: ‘I feel like I’m in Mykonos’
- Aussies are raving about Broughton Island
- The island is a boat ride from Port Stephens, NSW
- Visitors are saying it is like the island in the Mediterranean
A tiny island off Australia’s east coast is fast becoming a tourist hot spot after being compared to dream destinations across the Mediterranean.
Broughton Island, which is located just three hours north of Sydney, has recently captured the attention of Aussies looking for ‘the taste of Greece closer to home’.
The hidden gem has been dubbed ‘Australia’s Mykonos’ and labelled a ‘must-see’ destination by travellers who have been lucky enough to experienced its beauty.
The island is surrounded by crystal blue waters and white sandy beaches – but there’s a catch. It isn’t easy to get to.
Visitors will need their own boat or to book a trip with a cruise operator to get to the island from Port Stephens or Nelson Bay just two hours and 45 minutes north of Sydney.
The island also has very limited phone reception so is perfect for travellers seeking a quiet escape or opportunity to disconnect from reality.
Australian adventurers have discovered a magical island just hours away from Sydney many are saying is like a Mediterranean paradise
![Broughton Island lies in Myall Lakes National Park along the Barrington Coast and has been dubbed a 'must-visit' by those lucky enough to have experienced the hidden gem's beauty](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/04/27/00/70279795-12018281-image-m-151_1682552748296.jpg)
![Travellers are flocking to the spectacular island for a quiet escape and to take a dip in its crystal clear seas just like those in Mykonos or Malta](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/04/27/00/70279803-12018281-image-a-152_1682552753708.jpg)
Broughton Island lies in Myall Lakes National Park along the Barrington Coast and has been dubbed a ‘must-visit’ by those lucky enough to have experienced the hidden gem’s beauty
![Visitors will need their own boat or to book a trip with a cruise operator to get to the island from Port Stephens or Nelson Bay just two hours and 45 minutes north of Sydney](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/04/27/04/70280085-12018281-Visitors_will_need_their_own_boat_or_to_book_a_trip_with_a_cruis-a-16_1682565489721.jpg)
Visitors will need their own boat or to book a trip with a cruise operator to get to the island from Port Stephens or Nelson Bay just two hours and 45 minutes north of Sydney
Campers better be quick if they want to make their visit more than a day trip as their are only five camping sites on the island which book up quickly.
Campsites are very basic and guests will need to bring all their own supplies including water.
The dreamy island has remained somewhat of a secret until recently meaning wildlife, both land and marine, have been able to flourish.
Swimmers will share the ocean with seals, whales and pods of dolphins while the skies are rife with sea birds.
![With limited phone reception travellers to Broughton Island can disconnect from reality and explore the pristine untouched beaches](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/04/27/04/70279789-12018281-With_limited_phone_reception_travellers_to_Broughton_Island_can_-a-18_1682565489755.jpg)
With limited phone reception travellers to Broughton Island can disconnect from reality and explore the pristine untouched beaches
![The dreamy island has remained somewhat of a secret until recently meaning wildlife both land and marine have been able to flourish](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/04/27/04/70279797-12018281-The_dreamy_island_has_remained_somewhat_of_a_secret_until_recent-a-17_1682565489752.jpg)
![There are endless activities for adventurers to enjoy including swimming, fishing, snorkelling, hiking, and scuba diving](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/04/27/04/70279801-12018281-There_are_endless_activities_for_adventurers_to_enjoy_including_-a-19_1682565489757.jpg)
The dreamy island has remained somewhat of a secret until recently meaning wildlife both land and marine have been able to flourish
![Visitors have been raving about their stay on Broughton Island online with one describing it as one of the most beautiful island destinations on the east coast](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/04/27/00/70279793-12018281-image-a-144_1682552665608.jpg)
Visitors have been raving about their stay on Broughton Island online with one describing it as one of the most beautiful island destinations on the east coast
There are endless activities for adventurers to enjoy including swimming, fishing, snorkelling, hiking, and scuba diving.
Visitors have been raving about their stay on Broughton Island online with one describing it as one of the most beautiful island destinations on the east coast.
‘Pick your days to go there, the calmer the better but magnificent place – one of my favourite places in the world,’ they wrote.
‘A fabulous white sandy beach faces north and another faces south so protection from prevailing winds is possible. Unspoilt bays and many opportunities to snorkel. Love this place!’ another said.
‘Magical island, it must be on your bucket list,’ a third added.
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