Thompsons Beach
Best Beach · VIC
Tourism Australia's Best Beach 2022, No. 12.
The inclusion of inland beaches was met with a rapturous welcome from the many communities who cherish their watery relief in the often-parched, Australian interior.
First Nations peoples have gathered at waterholes and rivers for over 60,000 years for recreation, respite from the heat, seeking fish, shoreline resources and relaxed refreshment. Thompson’s Beach has been chosen from the 100 or so beaches on the banks of the mighty Murray River for 2022. Here you can swim from the charming town of Cobram in northern Victoria, across some 50 metres at the river’s bend and enter NSW. Claimed by locals to be Australia’s largest inland beach, it’s a tranquil setting amid towering red river gums, where koalas are often spotted along with the ambient sound of around 90 native bird species. It’s a paradise for swimming, fishing, walking, boating, canoeing, volleyball, beach cricket and picture perfect for riverside picnics.
⚠️ Ocean conditions can change quickly and rips can form even on calm days. Only swim at patrolled beaches, and supervise children at all times.