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The World’s 100 Best Beaches

Lucky Bay

Esperance, Australia

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 70 2026
Lucky Bay

A 2.4 km bay of fine, squeaky white quartz sand and clear turquoise water, framed by granite hills and offshore islands in Cape Le Grand National Park. Visitors drive in from Esperance, pay a park entry fee, and can drive onto the hard sand.

Highlights

  • Squeaky white quartz sand
  • Kangaroos on the beach
  • Rocky alcoves at far end

Good to know

  • National park entry fee applies
  • Toilets, BBQs and coffee van on beach
  • Kangaroos most often seen early or late

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