SENATOR THE HON DON FARRELL

MINISTER FOR TRADE AND TOURISM

SPECIAL MINISTER OF STATE

THE HON STEPHEN JONES MP

ASSISTANT TREASURER

MINISTER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES

MEMBER FOR WHITLAM

MEDIA RELEASE

Australia’s Best Beaches for 2024 have been revealed, with The Farm at Killalea winning a silver medal.

The Farm is also the only beach from NSW on the top 10 list, which showcases the diversity of breathtaking beaches and coastal destinations Australia has to offer.

Tourism Australia’s annual list of Best Australian Beaches is curated by expert Brad Farmer to highlight to the world the many unique and wonderful beaches around our country.

Australia is internationally renowned for its beaches and the list of best beaches is updated each year to highlight different destinations, giving travellers in Australia and abroad new ideas for their next holiday.

There are 11,761 beaches on Australia’s mainland and islands, which is the largest number of beaches of any country in the world.

Top 10 Best Australian Beaches for 2024:

Quotes attributable to the Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell:

“Australia’s beaches are the best in the world, and the list of ‘Best Australian Beaches’, showcases some of our hidden treasures to travellers here and abroad.”

“With tourism to Australia continuing to rebound following the pandemic, it’s important we continue to make sure Australia is front and centre on the world stage, and showcasing the diverse range of beautiful beaches we have to offer is a great way to do just that.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Whitlam Stephen Jones:

“It’s great that The Farm has won silver in the Best Australian Beaches for 2024 list, but in my eyes it should be number 1. It’s a breathtaking beach, loved by locals and tourists – particularly surfers.”

“Killalea is a significant cultural site for our First Nations peoples. This place highlights our beautiful region not only to Australia, but to the rest of the world.”

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