Lucky Bay has been crowned the best beach in the world with crystal clear water, powdery white sand and kangaroos that laze along shoreline A little known Australian beach has been crowned as the best in the world on a new global list. Lucky Bay at Esperance in Western Australia was voted the world’s top beach by a survey of 750 influencers, journalists and travel experts conducted by American sunscreen brand Banana Boat. ‘It is without any doubt the most accurate and well researched list of beaches ever compiled,’ said the organisers. Lucky Bay secured the number one spot that’s to ‘the friendly kangaroos’ and ‘some of the most pristine snow-white sand and incredible turquoise water you will ever see.’ ‘Stretching over 5 km guarantees you’ll find a spot less crowded to simply take in all the natural beauty.’ Another Australian beach, Whitehaven in the Whitsundays, came in at number four. Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays has been named as the number four beach ‘This impeccable beach has piercing white sand so fine it feels like powder under your feet. Consisting of 98.9 per cent pure silica it is renowned as some of the purest sand in the world.’ Another WA beach, Turquoise Bay near Exmouth, scored the number 17 spot. ‘With its gorgeous Cape Range as a backdrop and fluffy soft sand, it truly lives up to its name with the most fantastic turquoise water.’ ‘Snorkelling at Turquoise Bay is one of the best experiences you’ll ever have, with a healthy coral reef and lots of turtles to see.’ And the fourth Australian beach to make the list of the top 50 is Little Hellfire Bay, also near Esperance in Western Australia that is ‘full of nature, peace and paradise’. ‘Come here to relax on the near-empty beach or dip into the clear turquoise water.’ There are also dolphins which swim into the bay daily. ‘At Banana Boat, we believe in creating experiences that help you enjoy, embrace, and say ‘yes’ to more fun outdoors,’ said Brianna Bostick, Associate Manager of PR & Brand Partnerships at Banana Boat. ‘We are proud to present a list of world class beaches that help you achieve this, especially as we approach the summer months.’ ‘The list is uniquely defined by the first-hand experiences and careers of the industry’s top professionals, making it the most trustworthy and accurate list of the world’s best beaches ever created.’