Coming in at number one is Nudey Beach in Queensland. This white coral sand stunner has made it to the top spot on several surveys of Australia’s best beaches but it's still remarkably peaceful, thanks in large part to its location.

Set on the western side of Fitzroy Island, a 45-minute boat ride from Cairns, the little beach is reached along a walking trail that wends through tropical rainforest and coastal woodlands as they tumble right to the shore. Framed by large granite boulders, the pretty beach has stunning views back across to the mainland.

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