What a land of contrasts! Australia has some of the best of nature, awesome scuba and snorkel along the Great Barrier Reef and elsewhere, and the most fantastic beaches we’ve seen. In fact, many people put Australia on their list of must see destinations! The fact is there are so many beaches on this continent of varied terrain that there is something for everyone. People seem to flock to the best beach. Let’s see if that’s true here. Ready to get started? Pick a beach and get ready to enjoy!

If you’re a surfer, you’ve heard about the curls at Jeffreys Bay, or “J-Bay” as it’s know to anyone who has taken even the slightest interest in the sport. Mention Jeffreys Bay, South Africa, and watch their eyes light up with excitement as they know J-Bay offers some of the most consistent waves on the planet. And isn’t that just the kind of water you’ve been dreaming about? But what about all the sharks we’ve heard about off these shores? More on that in a bit.