Burns Beach, Western Australia
Coordinates: 31°43′08″S 115°43′26″E / 31.719°S 115.724°E / -31.719; 115.724
Burns Beach is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located 34 kilometres (21 mi) north of Perth's central business district at the northern fringe of the City of Joondalup. Burns Beach has managed to maintain much of its original character as a small coastal village even with its loss of isolation, and the beach is popular among hang gliding enthusiasts.
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