A Newcastle beach has made the top 20 hottest beaches in Australia list.
Tourism Australia has released the list of best beaches across the country, and it includes Dudley Beach right here in Newcastle.
Beach expert Brad Farmer narrowed down the finest stretches of sand from more than 12,000 beaches in Australia.
Funnily enough, one of the best beaches in the country is named Misery Beach… in Western Australia.
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