Australian Traveller

BY THE WATER

31 WE MIGHT JUST HAVE THE BEST BEACH HOUSES IN THE WORLD

As a country of coast-huggers, Australia knows a thing or two about great beach houses. Whether that’s the rustic-chic Little Black Shack perched on the water’s edge at Pittwater in Sydney or a private retreat in the shape of Tasmania’s Satellite Island, the tropical mansion of Queensland’s Airlie Beach Villa, or one of our perennial favourites, the slick and sexy Roozen Residence in Margaret River (pictured) – the five-star property of local surfer and artist Ron Roozen that dishes up 180-degree ocean views from every room – there’s a property to suit every mood and season. Check out listings on Airbnb, HomeAway and Contemporary Hotels to see the whole gamut of options.

32 A SECRET ISLAND PARADISE

Kimberley guide and author of 100 (Exploring Eden Media, $29.95) Scotty Connell has tipped us off that

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