Mackay Cay is a small sand cay that’s a little off the beaten track but totally worth adding to your Australian bucket list as one of the most beautiful beaches in Australia.

You can only reach it with a boat tour like Ocean Safari Tours who can show you so many gems like this in the area. This cay truly is paradise on earth - just imagine every tropical paradise you can think of and that’s what Mackay Cay is.

Located off Cape Tribulation Beach, you’ll need to take a 30-minute boat ride to get here, but this white sandbar in the middle of the turquoise ocean is like nothing else I’ve experienced. The snorkelling here is amazing, and Ocean Safari Tours will supply you with the equipment. With the marine wildlife here, it’s easy to see why it’s often called one of the best snorkelling spots in Australia.

The contrast between the glittering turquoise waters, the lush rainforest and the captivating wildlife really makes this a once in a lifetime beach to visit in Australia.