This 'breathtaking' Aussie beach has been named second best in the world - and many don't even know it exists Stokes Bay, SA, has been named the second-best beach in the world It boasts stunning water and powdery white sand Piha Beach in New Zealand took out the top spot READ MORE : Little known Australian beach voted one of world's best By Amanda Bechara For Daily Mail Australia Published: 22:11 EDT, 18 June 2024 | Updated: 22:24 EDT, 18 June 2024 e-mail View comments A stunning Aussie beach has been named the second best in the world - even though many locals have never heard of it. Stokes Bay, on the north coast of Kangaroo Island in South Australia , is a hidden gem that can be found at the end of a maze of rocks. It's crystalline water and sheltered rock pools form a quiet paradise welcoming adventurous travellers from both Australia and around the world.
Enjoy Travel , a global travel authority, awarded the beach second place out of 50 for its perfect water and sand, unique location and bountiful wildlife. Piha Beach in New Zealand - a breathtaking tourist haven in Auckland known for its black sand and famed Lion Rock - took out the top spot. Stokes Bay has been named the second-best beach in the world, even though many locals have never heard of it Stokes Bay is on the north coast of Kangaroo Island in South Australia and is a 30-minute flight from Adelaide or a 45-minute ferry from Cape Jervis Upon arrival at Stokes Bay, visitors wander through a maze-like rock passag.
