A picturesque beach lined with palm trees in Far North Queensland has been named the best in the world.
Palm Cove beach in the northern Cairns suburb of the same name earned the number one spot on Conde Nast Traveller’s top 34 Best Beaches in the World in 2024 list.
The dreamy gem was described as ‘the epitome of a tropical paradise’ and beat out jaw-dropping beaches from all over the world including those in Hawaii, Fiji and France.
Australia had the most entrants and dominated the top ten with Byron Bay’s Wategos beach, Sydney’s Mona Vale beach and Noosa beach coming in at four, six and eight.
Two Western Australian beaches, Turquoise Bay in Exmouth and Gantheaume Point in Broome made 22nd and 25th place.
Palm Cove beach in the northern Cairns suburb of the same name earned the number one spot on Conde Nast Traveller’s top 34 Best Beaches in the World in 2024 list
Palm Cove beach sits less than half an hour north of Cairns’ city centre and just 45 minutes south of Port Douglas
The dreamy gem was described as ‘the epitome of a tropical paradise’ and beat out jaw-dropping beaches from all over the world from Hawaii to Fiji and France
Palm Cove beach sits less than half an hour north of Cairns’ city centre and just 45 minutes south of Port Douglas where travellers are able to explore both the Daintree Rainforest and the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef.
Its incredible sandy shore is shaded by leaning palm trees and 500-year-old melaleuca trees.
The inviting blue waters are popular for swimmers, fishers and kayakers. Whales and dolphins are often seen from the jetty.
The township of Palm Cove, home to just over 2,000 people, is considered by locals and visitors to be one of Tropical Northern Queensland’s most ‘glamorous beach villages’ thanks to its collection of world-class, restaurants bars and spas.
The inviting blue waters are popular for swimmers, fishers and kayakers. Whales and dolphins are often seen from the Palm Cove jetty
Palm Cove is considered by locals and visitors to be one of Tropical Northern Queensland’s most ‘glamorous beach villages’ thanks to its world-class, restaurants bars and spas
At number four on the list, Wategos Beach is a breathtaking, sheltered part of the coast on the northern side of Cape Byron that’s popular for surfing and family picnics.
Mona Vale, at number six, was dubbed the ‘the unsung hero of the famed Northern Beaches’ and is made up of two separate beaches that stretch for 1km along the shore in Sydney’s north.
A rocky platform that separates the two beaches has a man-made ocean-fed lap pool for those after calmer waters.
One of the ‘most beloved’ beaches in Queensland, Noosa main beach was also in Conde Nast Traveller’s top 10 at number eight.
Noosa Main Beach is a favourite among both locals and travellers as its northern-facing position means the sea is clear, flat and calm.
Australia was the most represented country on the best beaches list with three more making the top 10. At number four is Wategos Beach on the northern side of Cape Byron
One of the ‘most beloved’ beaches in Queensland, Noosa main beach was also in Conde Nast Traveller’s top 10 at number eight
Further down the list at number 22, was Exmouth’s Turquoise Bay (left) and at 25 was Broome’s Gantheaume Point (right) both in Western Australia
It is nestled at the edge of the lush Noosa National Park with stretching golden sands perfect for sitting on to watch the sunrise.
Further down the list at number 22, was Exmouth’s Turquoise Bay in Western Australia.
Sitting on the World Heritage Listed Ningaloo Reef, the aptly named Turquoise Bay boasts clear aqua waters, white sands, and perfect warm weather almost all year round.
With buzzing marine life and colourful coral, its crystal clear waters are ideal for keen snorkellers and ocean lovers alike.
The final Australian beach in the top 34 best in the world was Gantheaume Point near Broome at 25.
Gantheaume Point is 6km from the Kimberley hotspot Broome where red rocky cliff faces contrast the sapphire ocean.
The rocky shore is peppered with natural pools and even features real dinosaur footprints dating as far back as 130 million years ago.
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