A stunning beach with incredibly blue waters and pristine white sands has been named Australia’s best hidden gem.
Stokes Bay Beach is located on the north coast of Kangaroo Island in South Australia and is hidden at the end of a small maze of caves.
This secluded paradise has inviting crystal clear waters with sheltered rock pools spread along the coast, making it the perfect place for travelers to take a refreshing dip.
Stokes Bay was ranked Australia’s number one hidden gem by tour operator and software provider Bókun after examining more than 1,000 local destinations using Tripadvisor reviews.
This dream beach was ranked first on Tourism Australia’s list of the best beaches in 2023 for its natural beauty.
Stokes Bay Beach on Kangaroo Island has been named Australia’s best hidden tourist destination
Stokes Bay Beach is located on the north coast of Kangaroo Island in South Australia, hidden at the end of a small maze of caves.
This secluded paradise has inviting crystal clear waters with sheltered rock pools spread along the coast, making it the perfect place for travelers to take a rejuvenating dip.
The stunning rock pools provide the perfect shelter from the waves, making Stokes Bay Beach ideal for families with young children or those who prefer to wade.
Its long sandy coastline offers visitors plenty of space to pack a picnic or lie out in the sun without feeling crowded.
Those who have visited this idyllic gem say it has to be seen to be believed and love the “rocky labyrinth” you have to navigate to get there.
‘An incredibly beautiful beach hidden between large rocks. “Worth the rock tunnel to get to the beach,” said one five-star review.
“A beautiful and stunning paradise, this quiet and peaceful beach is incredible and to get to it you have to go through a rocky but easy path, this is a beach that must be seen,” wrote a second.
The stunning rock pools provide the perfect shelter from the strong waves, making Stokes Bay Beach ideal for families with young children or those who prefer to wade.
‘Very nice and cozy beach with a unique entrance. Nice shallow rock pool for the little ones to enjoy a dip in,” added a third.
Bókun’s study analyzed reviews of hundreds of local destinations to determine which ones are most commonly described as a “hidden gem.”
Ten other Australian landmarks make the list, including Victoria’s Panorama Wildlife Sanctuary and the Secret Gardens on the Mornington Peninsula.
The magical 55-acre garden had 18 gardens with more than 20,000 plants to explore, as well as a family of native and farm animals and views across Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay.
Australia’s third best hidden gem is Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden, a lush paradise with incredible views of the Sydney Harbor Bridge in Lavender Bay.
Drip Gorge in New South Wales’ Goulburn River National Park came in fifth place thanks to its unique rock formation that creates a lovely, cool oasis.
Australia’s third hidden gem is Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden, a lush paradise with incredible views of the Sydney Harbor Bridge in Lavender Bay.
Himeji Garden is like a slice of Japan with serene gardens and waterfalls hidden behind a hedge on the southern edge of Adelaide’s CBD.
Drip Gorge in New South Wales’ Goulburn River National Park came in fifth place thanks to its unique rock formation that creates a lovely, cool oasis.
Western Australia’s stunning Little Beach in Albany came in sixth place and The Rocks Discovery Museum in Sydney came in seventh.
Also finishing the list were the Queensland Japanese Garden and Atherton Tablelands, as well as the historic State Library of Victoria.