australia's best beach has been crowned, and it has a dark history
it’s no secret that australia has some pretty incredible beaches - throw a stone in any direction and you’ll find pristine sands and turquoise waters. but for some, it’s about more than just throwing a stone. tourism australia’s beach ambassador has been writing about beaches for the past 40 years, and this year, he’s crowned misery beach the cream of the crop. the little-known spot sits about 5 hour’s drive south of perth, and its closest town is albany. secluded, with pristine waters and stark white sands, misery beach is clearly a misnomer, but the beach does have a dark past.
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