Cockle Creek

Venture to the southernmost point of Australia accessible by car where the only thing separating you from Antarctica is the Southern Ocean. While its location way down south does mean Cockle Creek and its surrounds in Recherche Bay are a little chilly, the beach is certainly still to be admired and is swimmable in the summer months (prepare for it to be more on the refreshing side). You can also snorkel, explore the bay and bushwalk the many tracks snaking through the bushland. The campground is free, but make sure you’ve got a pass to the Southwest National Park.