Australia's most beautiful towns to visit, as ranked by social media
Australia is home to beautiful and scenic towns right around the country.
With so many to choose from, Mortgage Broker has analysed Instagram hashtags and Pinterest pins to find the spots that visitors can't get enough from.
Here are the top ten most beautiful towns.
10. Daylesford, Victoria
Daylesford is nestled in the state's spa country and is famous for its natural mineral waters.
The town boats breathtaking mountain, forest and waterside views.
It had 396,047 appearances on social media.
9. Broome, Western Australia
Broome is a beach resort town that attracts visitors from all over due to its peachy sands and bright blue waters.
It had 433,983 appearances on social media.
8. Exmouth, Western Australia
Another beachy Western Australian town has made the list.
Exmouth is nestled next to the Cape Range National Park and a gateway to the underwater Ningaloo Marine Park.
It had 443,979 appearances on social media.
7. Port Douglas, Queensland
Port Douglas, a popular holiday spot that has even attracted celebrities, came in seventh place.
The town is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree National Park.
It had 562,077 appearances on social media.
6. Moonta, South Australia
Nestled in the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia is the beautiful town of Moonta.
Moonta invites visitors to its historic Moonta Mines and Moonta Bay and has a thriving beach and fishing scene.
It had 768,310 appearances on social media.
5. Margaret River, Western Australia
Margaret River is known for its craft breweries, boutiques and wineries.
The town sits near the coast, where whales can be spotted during their migration.
It had 875,014 appearances on social media.
4. Albany, Western Australia
Albany is the fourth gem on the list.
It's popular for its rugged coastline, near-white sand beaches and rich maritime history.
It had 1,301,019 appearances on social media.
3. Noosa, Queensland
Noosa, north of the Sunshine Coast, came in third place and it's no question why.
The resort town sits on the Queensland coast and is home to the Noose National Park and the Tewantin National Park.
It boasts forestry on one side of the town and ocean views on the other.
It had 1,701,024 appearances on social media.
2. Byron Bay, New South Wales
Byron Bay came in second with 3.3 million appearances on social media.
The coastal town attracts surfers and artists who choose to stay for its beaches, bohemian vibes and relaxed lifestyle.
The Cape Byron lighthouse is an icon to the area.
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