Australia's best beach for 2018

Australia's "leading beach expert" has released the definitive list for the new year.

No.1 for 2018: Nudey Beach on Fitzroy Island in Queensland. Source: AAP

With over 50,000 kilometres of coastline, Australians know they've got more than a few good beaches on their doorstep - but which beach is the best?

Queensland's Nudey Beach took the number one spot. 

1. Nudey Beach (QLD)

2. Horrocks Beach (WA)

3. Dreamtime Beach (NSW)

4. Cossies Beach (Cocos Keeling Islands)

Source: Supplied

5. Burleigh Heads (QLD)

6. Seal Rocks (NSW)

7. Bay of Fires (TAS)

Source: ABC Open contributor Tailored Tasmania

8. Quobba, Red Bluff (WA)

9. Dolly Beach (Christmas Island)

10. Second Valley (SA)

11. Neds Beach (Lord Howe Island)

12. Little Beach (WA)

Source: Randwick City Council

13. Wineglass Bay (TAS)

Wineglass bay Source: wikimedia commons

14. Moonee Beach (NSW)

15. Cottesloe Beach (WA)

Beachgoers enjoy the Indian Ocean at Cottesloe Beach in Perth. Source: AAP

16. Agnes Waters, 1770 (QLD)

17. Horseshoe Bay (QLD)

18. Kitty Miller Bay (VIC)

19. Mindil Beach (NT)

O casal fugiu de Dili de barco e chegou a uma das praia de Darwin onde foi detido pelas autoridades. Source: Getty Images

20. Cylinders (QLD)

Smiling girl wearing goggles at beach Source: AAP