The world's best hidden beaches revealed

Secret seaside gems: From a hideaway in the Philippines to a nature reserve in New Zealand, the world's best HIDDEN beaches revealed 

• A selection of the world's best secret beaches have been revealed by 303 experts and 2,000 travellers
• From a luxury retreat in the Philippines to the wilds of New Zealand, there is an untouched beach for everyone
• Holidaymakers can get away from the crowds if their willing to visit islands without piers or transport 

By Naomi Leach For Mailonline
Published: 01:37 +11:00, 25 February 2017 | Updated: 04:09 +11:00, 25 February 2017

The trouble with finding a seaside paradise is that you often have to share it with other holidaymakers.

However, for beach-goers keen to castaway at under-the-radar locations, there are several hidden stretches of sands and rocky shorelines that only the privileged few head to.
From a luxury hideaway in the Philippines to a nature reserve in New Zealand, tourism company Kuoni has surveyed 303 experts and 2,000 travellers to reveal the world’s best secret beaches. 
One of Queensland’s best kept secrets, Pumpkin Island's sandy beach is ideal for sun-drenched lounging and its turquoise waters offer a chance to paddle board, snorkel or swim

For the ultimate castaway experience, the golden sands of Pumpkin Island – a picturesque private paradise in the Southern Great Barrier Reef’s Keppel islands – has everything the discerning beach bum could ask for.
One of Queensland’s best kept secrets, its sandy beach is ideal for sun-drenched lounging and its turquoise waters offer a chance to paddle board, snorkel or swim.
Only guests of Pumpkin Island’s resort have access to the beach. To get there you'll need to take a boat transfer from Yeppoon’s Keppel Bay Marina.

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El Nido Pangulasian Island, Philippines

Guests of the eco resort on El Nido Pangulasian Island have access to a pristine, uncrowded beach framed by palm trees
Hidden off the coast of Palawan in the western Philippines is El Nido Pangulasian Island, which is home to a luxury eco resort. 

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