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In a region where luxury hotels tend to claim their own slice of the coastline, I was expecting to find a wild beach. It is certainly beautiful, but the human presence is still very visible, with bars and restaurants.

A volcanic island surrounded by an ocean with warm, turquoise waters, a magnificent lagoon, and a multitude of small, charming islets. It is beautiful, and on top of that, there is a real local culture to discover, with locals sharing their traditions, their crafts, and their cuisine. It is at the end of the world, but it is something to do at least once in your life.

Choose a day when the weather is nice to go up to the observation deck. The view is truly magnificent and spectacular with a super long range. Some tips: - The entrance is hidden in the basement of the Sky hotel, it took me a while to find it! - Minors are not allowed in the Sky Bar, good to know if you are coming with children. They are welcome at the Orbit restaurant, but the prices are not the same, and you need a reservation most of the time...

Way out in the middle of nowhere, these rocks do have a pretty unusual shape and are considered sacred by some local groups. But they are actually quite small, and you can walk around the whole area in 5 minutes. This is not going to be the "wow" moment of your trip to Australia.

The Parliament House is built on a huge estate. The building itself reminds me of both a bunker and a palace. I recommend heading up to the top terrace, the panoramic view is stunning. Good news, admission is free and open to the public.

Fine sand, sun, palm trees, turquoise waters, all the elements you expect from a paradise beach are there. My only regret is that the presence of all the lounge chairs and bungalows, even if it is not concrete, transforms this natural treasure a little too much for my taste.