Summer is coming! Ute Junker has written a helpful article about some of Australia's best beach towns.
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It's the great Australian summer ritual: packing up and heading for the beach. But not all beach towns are created equal – some are fab for families, or places that party all night long; others are low on action and big on relaxation. Find the one that fits you with our handy guide to the 10 best beach towns along the east coast of the country just in time for summer 2013-14.
Water world: Sorrento offers a beach holiday with a buzz.
Best for: families
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Torquay, Victoria
Vibe: Victoria's surf capital is a hit with families, who make the most of the water sports on offer, from swimming at the sheltered Front Beach to snorkelling at Point Danger (never fear – it's far less scary than the name suggests).
Seaside luxury: Peppers Salt Resort and Spa Kingscliff.
Attractions: After hanging 10 at the world-famous Bells Beach, surfers will want to check out the world's largest surf museum, Surfworld. Wannabes can get started at Go Ride a Wave surf school. Prefer to stay on dry land? Get some earthbound exercise on one of the area's many golf courses.
Dining: Best meals in town can be found at Scorched, a modern bistro with a beach view.
Don't miss: The Surf Coast Walk, 44 kilometres of picturesque coastal tracks linking Torquay with Anglesea and Aireys Inlet.
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