Beaches, Visit NSW

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As well as sun, sea and sand burnished to a state of perfection, the beaches of NSW bring style and sophistication to a day at the beach.

If there was a world competition for beaches, New South Wales would be disqualified on grounds of unfair advantage.

And while there are plenty of beaches here that are just perfect in their raw state, there are also quite a few that come with extras. If you prefer your beaches served with espresso bars as well as sand bars – and spas, surf lessons, and maybe a dolphin or two - the New South Wales coastline has just what you’re looking for.

Check out The Daily Telegraph's Beach Guide for a comprehensive guide to beaches in Sydney and on the NSW North and South Coasts.

Surfing in NSW

Serious surfers can head to beaches in national parks, or discover famed beach breaks along the north and south coasts. But there's also plenty of beaches for families and beginners...

Find out more about surfing in NSW

New South Wales has some of the best, and most accessible, surf beaches in Australia. From Eden to Bondi, to Byron Bay and beyond, Australia's Surfing Coast will tell you where you can learn to surf with Surfing NSW accredited surf schools along the NSW coast.