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The following is a comprehensive list of Beaches naturally occurring in the landscape and available to the Public for their Enjoyment & Well-being. The Sand and Water found at the Beach is not only important to the Environment but iconic Tourist Attractions, Points of Interest & Things to See.
Beaches are a Sub Category of Natural POI.



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Site of Collins Settlement c 1803 – Opposite 3095 Point Nepean Rd, Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Beach, Historical POI's 1801-1820, Historical, Natural POI, Site | Cultural, and Site | Explore, Pioneer
Disabled Access: Yes
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This stunning location possesses the fame of being the very first official attempt at a European settlement on the south-eastern coast of mainland Australia.  Lieutenant-Governor David Collins was charged with establishing a settlement in late 1803 selecting: ” . . . Sorrento, when it formed the infant penal settlement of Collins, was officially known as Sullivan Bay and Sullivan Camp, after Mr. John Read more…

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Sorrento Back Beach Precinct (formerly Ocean Amphitheatre Park) c 1870’s – Sth End Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Beach, Community | Public Space, Historical POI's 1861-1880, Historical, Natural POI, Park | Garden | Reserve, Site | Cultural, and Site | Explore, Pioneer
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Located a short 1.5 km from the bayside township of Sorrento, which is located on the shores of Port Phillip Bay, the ‘Sorrento Back Beach’ precinct is situate on the ‘surf-side’ of the Mornington Peninsula – abutting Bass Strait.  The ocean beach is captivatingly beautiful revealing a sandy cove protected by rocky outcrops at each end – as the surf rolls in . Read more…

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Beach – ‘Capel Sound’ – North End Park Ave, Rosebud West, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Beach, and Natural POI
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Located directly opposite the Rosebud West shopping strip, a boardwalk, abutting ‘Chinaman’s Creek Nature Reserve’, provides access to the stunning white sandy beaches of this area.  Whether walking along the shallows, relaxing on the crisp white sand, or, partaking in the many water sports available on Port Phillip Bay, this beach area is perfect for all ages. The iconic and Read more…

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Portsea Back Beach (Surf) – South End Back Beach Rd, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Beach, and Natural POI
Disabled Access: Yes
‘Portsea Back Beach’ lies within the parameters of the ‘Mornington Peninsula National Park’ which runs all along the surf coast from just west of ‘London Bridge‘ to beyond Cape Schank.  Arriving at the first car park as you enter the National Park, atop a hill, the views are breathtaking !!!  A 360° panorama greets you with the most enormous views across Bass Strait Read more…

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Port Melbourne Beach – previously ‘Sandridge’, Beach St, Port Melbourne, VIC

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Category: Beach, Historical POI's 1841-1860, Historical, Natural POI, and Site | Cultural
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‘Port Melbourne Beach’ is the location where once international travellers would disembark their sailing ship and traipse their way along a tiny trail to the infant Melbourne.  As they arrived at the Yarra River they would be handsomely charged to cross the river via a punt. The following extract describes the experience of arriving Melbourne, Victoria pre 1849 when the first pier was Read more…

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Portarlington Recreation Reserve – Nth End Point Richards Rd, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Beach, Forest | Bush | Reserve, Natural POI, and Swamp | Wetland
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Located within the historic ‘Point Richards’ precinct of Portarlington – on the northern-most tip of the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, the ‘Portarlington Recreation Reserve’ encompasses some 340 acres of the Port Phillip Bay foreshore !! This massive area includes expansive open spaces, walking trails, cycling trails, wetlands, conservation areas, sporting grounds including football & cricket fields, netball & basketball courts, an enormous Caravan Read more…

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Turners Beach – Nth End of Clarence St, Yamba, NSW

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Turners Beach is a hive of activity in the summer months with surfers, families and holiday makers all verging on this spot to take advantage the Sun, Sand and Surf on offer.   It is a protected bay sheltered on one side by a natural rocky point and the other by the Clarence River Break-wall, providing protection from the elements and an excellent surf spot Read more…

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Dromana Beach – Dromana Foreshore, North End Carrigg St, Dromana, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Beach, and Natural POI
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The beautiful beaches of Port Phillip Bay on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula never disappoint.  Long sandy stretches lined with the iconic and colourful boat houses cause you to quickly forget the metropolis that lies just behind the dunes . . . The beaches at Dromana are stunning – looking along the Peninsula foreshore and then, across the bay to see Melbourne, and the Read more…

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Beach – Esa Park, Point Vernon, Hervey Bay, QLD

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Category: Beach and Natural POI
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Various access points to the delightful safe waters of Hervey Bay are located within ‘Esa Park‘.  The sandy stretch of beach offers users of the park an opportunity to frolic in the warm waters; relax on the clean, white sands; and when the sun becomes too much, enjoy the shelter of the park precinct. An Outdoor Shower is situate on the access path . . . Read more…

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Whiting Beach – Hickey Island, Lot 187 Clarence St, Yamba, NSW

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Category: Beach, Natural POI, and River | Creek
Whiting Beach is a family friendly beach situate on the banks of the Clarence River that is accessible via the Hickey Island Car Park and perfectly located within walking distance of the township of Yamba.  This Calm, protected beach offers a sanctuary for families, paddle boarding and other water sports. Helpful Hints: – Parking available for Larger Rigs – Close proximity Read more…

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Beach – East End Beach Service Rd, Opposite 4 Point Leo Rd, Point Leo, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Beach, Natural POI, and River | Creek
Pet Friendly: Yes
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An exquisite beach can be accessed directly via the car park located at the end of the service road which can be found veering off the main road approximately 40 m beyond the entrance gate into Point Leo’s stunning foreshore precinct. The wide, sandy beach at this locale is sheltered from the surf.  The surf, however, is just a short walk away towards the rocky promontory.  These beaches Read more…

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Torquay Beach – Opposite 447 Charlton Esplanade, Torquay, Hervey Bay, QLD

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Torquay Beach, located in Torquay on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, is the perfect location to swim, enjoy the sun, the sea, and, indulge in the many, many water activities available in the relatively safe waters of Hervey Bay.  The waters are clear, warm, clean and inviting, and should it become too hot on the beach, the foreshore area provides ample shade, shelter, Read more…

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Beach – SLSC, Brunswick Heads, NSW

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The beautiful white, sandy beach at Brunswick Heads extends from the Brunswick River breakwater, to the rocky outcrop at Byron Bay . . .  The turquoise waters are incredibly inviting – swim, surf, frolic in the waves, paddle board, body board, sea kayak – walk along the sandy shores with the water lapping at your feet – the options are too numerous. Read more…

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Beach – East Perimeter Point Leo Ring Rd, Point Leo, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Beach, and Natural POI
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Though Point Leo, Victoria is tiny, it packs a massive punch of unspoilt beauty. The beaches here are stunning: → from a tranquil creek and sheltered bay → to the thundering surf around the head of the rocky outcrop → to towering cliffs and long sandy beaches lined by sand dunes . . . Every which way you look, the scene is exquisitely picturesque. The Read more…

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Iluka River Beach – West of Moriartys Wall Rd, Iluka, NSW

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Category: Beach, Lake | Lagoon | Estuary, Lookout | View, and Natural POI
The township of Iluka in New South Wales is surrounded by ocean beaches, river beaches, world heritage forests, national parks and a mountain of history. Taking a detour off Queen Street onto Moriarty’s Wall Road, will present a beautiful stretch of sandy beach leading to the calm waters of the Clarence River. From this vantage point, the extent of the break walls Read more…

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Cutagee Lake & Beach – 3599 Tathra Bermagui Rd, Cuttagee, NSW

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Category: Beach, Lake | Lagoon | Estuary, Lookout | View, Natural POI, RA-Picnic Tables, and Rest Area (RA)
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Longitude: 150.053863      Latitude: -36.489535 Travelling along the Tathra-Bermagui Road, the road meanders – up and down – through stunning sceneries changing from towering forests of Spotted Gums featuring understories of ancient Cycads – to the calm waters of the inlets and lagoons – often traversed by the iconic timber one-lane bridges. The NSW Coastal Cycad – Macrozamia Communis Cycads are Read more…

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Rye Front Beach – North End Napier St, Rye, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Beach, and Natural POI
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The Rye Front Beach embraces Port Phillip Bay for the entire length of the suburb’s borders.  From jetties to cliff top lookouts, to white, sandy beaches that stretch for kilometres – all overlook the clear, sparkling waters of the bay providing immediate sanctuary from the bustling towns and suburbs behind.  The ever popular front beach is wonderful to walk year ’round, and to Read more…

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Back Beach – Bundjalung National Park, Iluka, NSW

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Iluka’s Back Beach is a small stretch of beach, which provides a real remote feel as you walk through Bundjalung National Park and come out to the beautiful view of the Back Beach. The Back Beach is within walking distance of Frazers Reef from the south and Woody Head from the north. Helpful Hints: – Some 4.5 km from Town Centre – obtain Directions Read more…

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Beach – Seaspray, Gippsland, VIC

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Seaspray beach is stunning. Sand, surf and sea as far as the eye can see – in both directions.  Walk for miles, swim, surf, build sand castles, play cricket, splash in the shallows, fish in the surf or simply relax in the sun. Be mesmerised by the waves rolling in . . .  absorb the unharnessed energy of the surf as Read more…

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Beach – ‘Tyrone’, North End Tyrone Ave, Rye, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Beach, and Natural POI
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The western end of Rye Front Beach encompasses an area that once formed part of the very first pastoral run known as ‘Tyrone’, which stretched from just beyond Cain Road to Canterbury Jetty Road.  Owen and Sarah Cain arrived at ‘Port Phillip’ in 1841 – just six years after Melbourne had been founded by John Batman.  By 1842 they had established their ‘Tyrone’ Read more…