‘The most important part is the vibe’: Bate Bay named Australia’s best beach

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Jack LarkinFebruary 26, 2026 at 08:10 AM

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Bate Bay in the Sutherland Shire has been named Australia's best beach for 2024 by Tourism Australia's beach ambassador, Brad Parker. Parker's annual list aims to promote Australian beaches domestically and internationally, using a 130-point benchmark that includes aesthetics, facilities, and atmosphere. Bate Bay, described as Sydney's longest and least crowded beach, was chosen from 12,500 beaches across the country. Sutherland Shire's mayor hopes the recognition will boost tourism, while the NSW tourism minister highlighted the state's coastal appeal. Bate Bay, located on Gweagal Country, holds historical significance as the site of the first recorded interaction between Indigenous Australians and European colonizers.

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Greenhills beach 30% Dharawal nation 30% Gweagal Country 30% Jack Boyd ×240% Steve Kamper ×240% Sydney ×350% Tourism Australia ×250% New South Wales ×260% Sutherland Shire ×260% Brad Parker ×570% Australia ×680% Bate Bay ×590%

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best beach 100% bate bay 90% australian beaches 80% tourism 70% sutherland shire 60% vibe 60% natural beauty 50% coastal framework 50% indigenous australians 40%

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