Up with the best – WA’s Pinky’s Beach and Hellfire Bay

Western Australia shines once again in Australia’s Best Beaches 2026, with Pinky Beach on Rottnest Island/Wadjemup ranked #2 and Hellfire Bay in Esperance/Kepa Kurl placed #5.

Curated by Tourism Australia’s beach ambassador Brad Farmer AM, the annual list celebrates the nation’s most remarkable coastal spots, among which Western Australia stands out for its pristine sand and crystal‑clear waters.

Find out more:

https://www.tourism.australia.com/en/news-and-events/news/bate-bay-named-australias-top-beach-for-2026.html

Pinky Beach, Rottnest Island/Wadjemup. Image credit: Rottnest Island Authority