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The World’s 100 Best Beaches

Wharton Beach

Esperance, Australia

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 43 2026
Wharton Beach

A long beach of soft white sand with clear, cold turquoise water, shallow near shore with small waves, and rocks and hills at the end. It lies about an hour's drive from Esperance on roads with gravel sections, and vehicles can park on the sand.

Highlights

  • Soft white sand
  • Shallow clear turquoise water
  • Dolphins close to shore

Good to know

  • About an hour's drive from Esperance
  • Toilets and car park on site
  • Many 4WDs drive and park on sand

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