For the first time in 16 years since the list first started, Tasmania has come out on top. Despite the often chillier conditions, Mr Fraser said the Bay of Fires was worthy of the coveted title.

This is how much it costs to buy into Australia’s best beaches. The Bay of Fires in Tasmania’s north-east has been crowned the best beach in Australia, and it’s the first time a Tasmanian ...

Bondi and St Kilda might get a little salty because a 20-kilometre coastal strip in Tasmania's Bay of Fires region has been crowned Australia's best beach.