Roughly three hours away from Melbourne, nestled in the splendour of Wilsons Promontory National Park, you’ll find the charming Squeaky Beach. Named after its quartz sand, which make a squeak with every step, this beautiful corner of Victoria was declared as the Best Australian Beach in 2024. It’s continued to enchant visitors from around the globe, and was recently named by Lonely Planet as one of the best beaches in the world to visit in 2025.
Squeaky Beach
Lonely Planet’s Best Beaches to Visit in the World in 2025
Lonely Planet listed at the top ten beaches around the world in their Best in Travel 2025 book, and two Australian beaches took out the top spots. The first was Whitehaven Beach in Queensland, and the second was Victoria’s own Squeaky Beach.
This heavenly beach was named as ‘a standout in Wilsons Promontory’ and a ‘protected slice of wilderness’. The high-pitched squeaks of the sand, as well as the sparkling ocean and hidden rock pools were listed as enticing reasons to visit.
Here is the full Lonely Planet list of beaches:
- Whitehaven Beach, Queensland
- Squeaky Beach, Victoria
- Anse Source d’Argent, Seychelles
- Sunset Beach, Thailand
- Sarakiniko Beach, Greece
- Haukland Beach, Norway
- Playa Balandra, Mexico
- Pfeiffer Beach, California, USA
- Hanalei Bay, Hawaii, USA
- Platja Illetes, Spain
More about Squeaky Beach
Keen to see what all the fuss is about? The beach is a great spot to visit on a weekend getaway, especially if you’re camping at the nearby Tidal River. It’s located just a short stroll away from the Squeaky Beach car park, and can also be reached with a walk from the Lilly Pilly car park, Picnic Bay, or Tidal River. The space is, understandably, quite popular, so if you’d like to avoid crowds, you’d have better luck visiting on a weekday.
Walk through the coastal scrub, then gaze at this dreamy beach, framed by large granite boulders. Stroll along the white sand, and have a giggle as it squeaks under your feet. Dip your toes in the turquoise water, and watch the waves roll in.
Please note that this beach isn’t patrolled by lifesavers, and while it is a popular surfing spot, swimming isn’t recommended due to rips and strong currents. If you’d like to go swimming, the nearby Norman Beach is a great alternative.