From secret watering holes to awe-inspiring oceans, these epic swimming destinations and spots are just waiting for you to dive into.

Newcastle

Steel yourself: the best things to do in Newcastle

Person on a deck chair on the white sand at Hamilton Island’s Cats Eye Beach, with palm trees in the foreground and boats on the water in the background.
Hamilton Island

How to do Hamilton Island on a budget

Kids and adult run on the sand at Darwin Waterfront. Tourism NT/Shaana McNaught
Darwin

Sun’s out, fun’s out: Darwin for kids

Raffy the Tawny Frogmouth turns on the cute at Discover Deadly, Margaret River. Image credit: Discover Deadly.
Busselton

The best of Busselton and Margaret River with kids

River beach. Image credit: Tourism Western Australia
Busselton

Busselton and Margaret River on a budget

A wombat turning on the cute at Billabong Sanctuary, outside of Townsville. Image credit: @youngadventuress/Townsville Enterprise
Townsville

The best of Townsville with kids

Aerial view of Airlie Beach Lagoon, Whitsunday Coast. Image credit: Tourism and Events Queensland
Whitsunday Coast

How to do the Whitsunday Coast on a budget