Australian beach shacks are never not having a moment. I mean what’s not to love about our homegrown fibro and weatherboard houses reminiscent of yesteryear? It’s true, our Aussie beach shacks have always been unique in their own right, but when gifted a slight architectural nip-tuck and an interior detox they scrub up pretty swell!
Their cute little foundations flirt with the water’s edge, their interiors are quirky yet chic in that laid-back ‘girl-next-door` kind of way and, best of all, they are fully-self-contained with all the comforts of home! Meaning you can bring the whole family or a group of friends and make as much noise as possible doing whatever outdoor activity tickles your fancy without the stress of disturbing others! You can even wet a line and cook your own freshly-caught bounty for supper (how’s that for farm to table, people).
Meet the new wave of eco-chic Australian Beach Shacks right by the sea, lovingly restored while still hinting at simpler, albeit slightly more stylish times.
New Wave Australian Beach Shacks
Frankie’s Retreat, Little Norfolk Bay, TAS
Sleeps 6, 3 bedrooms
$134AUD/night
Worth shacking up for the fresh produce at your doorstep and the little reading nook overlooking the bay.
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The Beach House, Culburra, NSW
@thebeachhouseculburra
Sleeps 11, 4 Bedrooms
$255AUD/night
Worth shacking up for the cute-as-a-button bikes and the fact you can bring your canine friends!
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The Pines, Teerwah, QLD
Sleeps 6, 2 bedrooms
From $154AUD/night
Worth shacking up for the views of the waves from the open-plan kitchen.
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The Little Black Shack, Great Mackarel Beach, NSW
@thelittleblackshack
Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms
$500AUD/night
Worth shacking up for the beautiful sunrises over Palm Beach Headland and the gourmet kitchen.
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The Bungalow, Belongil Beach, NSW
Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom
$356AUD/night
Worth shacking up for the complimentary welcome pack of local treats.
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Fowler’s Bay Beach House, Eyre Peninsular, SA
Sleeps 5, 3 bedrooms
$153AUD/night
Worth shacking up for the enormous schools of Australian Salmon that can be cast-caught from the private 300m-long solar-lit jetty.
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Susan’s Beach House, Broken Head, NSW
Sleeps 6, 3 bedrooms
$216AUD/night
Worth shacking up for the gorgeous outdoor shower.
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Injidup Surf Shack, Margaret River, WA
Sleeps 6, Openplan
From $238AUD/night
Worth shacking up for the world-class waves right on your doorstep.
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Banksia Shack, Sunshine Beach, QLD
Sleeps 6, 3 bedrooms
$249AUD/night
Worth shacking up for the enormous private deck, shaded by Pandanus Palms, overlooking the beach.
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Angler’s Shack, Philip Island, VIC
@simonehaag
Sleeps 8, 4 bedrooms
$420AUD/night
Worth shacking up for the skate ramp out the back!
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Shoreham Beach Shack, Mornington Peninsular, VIC
@shorehambeachshack
Sleeps 5, 2 bedrooms
$375AUD/night
Worth shacking up to experience the very stylish renovation of this classic 1950’s fibro-shack.
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Know more cool new wave Australian beach shacks? I’d LOVE for you to tell me about them in the comments below or via my instagram @amodernwayfarer, I’m always interested in discovering more!
SKA xx
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All images via Airbnb, Stayz.com or the owners’ respective websites/instagram accounts.
Feature image of the Little Black Shack via Desire to Inspire Blog
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