Squeaky Beach No 1

 Gippsland’s very own Squeaky Beach has just been named at No.1 in Tourism Australia’s annual list of Australia’s Top 10 Beaches!  

This is the first time a Victorian beach has been named at No.1 - with the top spot usually going to NSW or Queensland.

Situated in the glorious Wilsons Promontory National Park and enclosed by massive granite boulders at both ends, Squeaky Beach earns its distinctive name thanks to the famous white quartz sand that squeaks beneath your feet as you stroll along. 

Squeaky Beach can be easily accessed on foot from the carpark but, if you’re after the full experience, walk from Tidal River to take in some epic views across Tidal River, Norman Bay and Squeaky (6.34 km / 1.5-hour walk).

The Federal Tourism Minister, Senator Don Farrell has announced Brad Farmer’s Best Australian Beaches of 2023, with Squeaky Beach ranking up there with The Farm (NSW) and Cockle Creek (Tasmania).

Destination Gippsland CEO Terry Robinson said:

“To be named as Australia’s Best Beach is a fantastic, and very well-deserved, accolade for Squeaky Beach, in the Wilsons Promontory National Park. Our region has an abundance of beautiful, unspoilt coastline to be discovered and we hope that this will encourage beach-lovers to visit and enjoy all that we have to offer.”

It turns out Lonely Planet has also got in on the act - Squeaky Beach has been included in their newly released book - ‘Lonely Planet’s Best Beaches: 100 of the world’s best beaches.’ Squeaky Beach was 1 of only 9 Australian beaches named in the top 100!

Plan your visit to Squeaky Beach here:

https://www.visitgippsland.com.au/do-and-see/nature-and-wildlife/beaches/squeaky-beach