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Aussies have ranked their favourite beaches in Australia - here are the top 10

Jemima Skelley
Jemima Skelley

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9Travel and Today's Aussie Travel Trends Index surveyed Nine audiences across TV, digital, print and radio, to find out your favourite travel destinations. Here are the results.

Australia has a reputation for having some of the best beaches in the world.

From windblown Tassie beaches to golden stretches of sand up in Queensland, there's no shortage of places to dip your toes in the ocean.

But what is the best beach in Australia?

We asked our Nine audience to weigh in, and vote for their favourite in our inaugural 9Travel survey the Aussie Travel Trends Index.

Read on to see which beach took out the coveted top spot.

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10. The Basin, Rottnest Island, WA
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10. The Basin, Rottnest Island, WA

Come for the quokkas, stay for the beach.

This island just off the coast of Perth has some of the most pure white beaches on the west side of the country. 

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Our readers agree, voting it into the top ten of all Aussie beaches across the country.

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9. Bells Beach, Victoria
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9. Bells Beach, Victoria

Located along the Great Ocean Road, Bells Beach is made even more beautiful thanks to the dramatic cliffs of Australia's southern coastline.

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The beach has an international reputation for its surf breaks, with people travelling from across the globe to hit the waves at Bells.

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8. Lucky Bay, WA
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8. Lucky Bay, WA

Not only does this beach near Esperance have white sand and clear water, it's also home to a population of kangaroos who love hopping across the beach.

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7. Bondi Beach, NSW
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7. Bondi Beach, NSW

This one needs no introduction - by far, Bondi is Australia's most famous beach worldwide.

Even when it's busy, it's still a lovely place to spend a summer's day. 

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Bondi Icebergs is another top tourist draw, whether you take a dip in the pool or just take a photo from above.

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6. Cable Beach, WA
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6. Cable Beach, WA

You can't beat a sunset on Cable Beach - especially when you catch it from the back of a camel.

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A legendary beach in Broome, where the Outback meets the sea, it has a long, expansive stretch of sand so you'll always be able to find an isolated patch to yourself.

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