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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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Bridgewater Bay – Sth West End St Johns Wood Rd, Blairgowrie, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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The well hidden Bridgewater Bay can be found at the South West End of St Johns Wood Road after it becomes a dirt track and a car park at its termination point, from which a short walk along a sandy track will expose it in its entirety. The approach is from the sculptural sandstone cliffs down a wooden staircase that Read more…

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Beach – ‘Whitecliffs’, North End Whitecliffs Rd, Rye, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Beach, and Natural POI
Pet Friendly: Yes
Stretching westward from the rocky outcrop known as Whitecliffs is another sandy stretch of beach upon which you could literally walk for kilometres – all the way to Sorrento, in fact, which can be seen in the distance.  The sparkling waters of Port Phillip Bay are perfect for swimming, relaxing and enjoying fun in the Sun.  And when the weather turns wild, it captivates with the 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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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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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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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
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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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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
Disabled Access: Yes
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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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Bluff Beach – East End of Bluff Beach Rd, Iluka, NSW

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Arriving from the think jungle of the Iluka Nature Reserve, through entangled vines seemingly dangling from towering trees the Bluff Beach opens out in to a large bay decorated with the rocky outcrop of the bluff itself and sand stretching almost endlessly around the perimeter of the bay. Surrounded in National Parks and wildlife, lined with Pandanus trees and soft Read more…

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Beach – ‘Observatory Point’, Point Nepean National Park, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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The direct access point to the picturesque beach at ‘Observatory Point’ reveals the remains of historic Cattle Jetty together with long stretches of sandy beach on which it is perfect to stroll along and absorb the views across Port Phillip Bay, as well as the varying topography of sand dunes and cliff faces.  Though the water is incredibly inviting, swimming is not recommended 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
Disabled Access: Yes
‘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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Beach – ‘Steeles Rock’, Opposite, 30 The Esplanade, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Beach and Natural POI
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The ‘Steeles Rock’ swimming cove is located some 1.5 km east of the centre of the seaside village of Portarlington, on the shores of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria. Steeles Rock, Portarlington – Courtesy VRO – Diagram 19 This beautiful little cove is relatively shallow and therefore perfect for children and adults alike, to enjoy. The crystal clear waters abutting the sandy Read more…

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The Office – ‘Tibir Street’, South End of Mungala Cres, Blairgowrie, Mornington Penisula, VIC

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Beach, Lookout | View, and Natural POI
‘The Office’ is a wonderful view point looking across the iconic surf break known as ‘Tibir Street’.  Located along the ‘Peninsula Coastal Walk’, it provides the perfect opportunity to sit for a moment and enjoy the smell of the sea, the view of the wild, natural ocean before you, and, watch the surfers relishing the sport they love . . . Read more…

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Beach – ‘Sunset Cove’, West End of Sunset Dve, Paynesville, Gippsland, VIC

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Category: Beach, Lake | Lagoon | Estuary, and Natural POI
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The sheltered, sandy beach at ‘Sunset Cove’ in Paynesville, Victoria, is the perfect spot to swim, kayak, wind surf, sunbath, read a book or just relax . . . The backdrop of the treed escarpment set against the tranquil waters and white sands is breathtaking.  Park facilities located at the beach include barbeques, picnic tables, drinking water, rubbish bins and a playground for the 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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Iluka Surf Beach – East End Queen St, Iluka, NSW

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Following Queen Street as far as it will go – will lead directly to the Iluka Surf Beach.   A large car park, viewing platform, toilets, and showers are provided. with direct access to the surf beach via a pathway over the dune. As the waters of the Pacific Ocean roll into shore – to the south is the massive breakwater providing access 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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The Gippsland Lakes, Gippsland, VIC

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Category: Beach, Lake | Lagoon | Estuary, Natural POI, and River | Creek
Located some 285 km East of Melbourne, Victoria, the stunning Gippsland Lakes are Australia’s largest, navigable, inland waterway comprising of a network of rivers, lakes, marshes and lagoons covering an area of over 400 square kilometres – that is ten times larger than Sydney Harbour !!! Separated from the ocean by a long and narrow coastal dune, known as the Read more…

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Portsea Front Beach (Bayside) – W E Newton Reserve, 3782 Point Nepean Rd, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Strolling along the sand, with the water lapping at your feet, the symmetry of the ripples in the sand as seen through the crystal clear water, never ceases to amaze . . . Portsea’s ‘Front Beach’ is nestled within a sandy cove named ‘Weeroona Bay’ – presumably after the paddle steamer ‘PS Weeroona‘ which once plied the waters of Port Read more…

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Main Beach – Nth End Harding St, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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The main beach in Portarlington in Victoria, bestows an expanse of sandy beaches stretching some 2 km to the westward from the Portarlington Pier to the Boat Ramp at the ‘Portarlington Recreation Reserve‘.  Picnic tables are along dispersed along the entire length of this foreshore capitalising on the stunning views across to the You Yangs, Melbourne, and the bayside suburbs of Melbourne . . Read more…

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Beach – South End Western Pde, Point Leo, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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The beach at this locale is absolutely stunning – the views varying from sheer cliffs → to long sandy beaches → to rock shelves, to sand dunes → and, in the distance, to Phillip Island.  Located on the western edge of the rocky outcrop that protrudes into Western Port, one can walk for miles, laze on the beautiful white sands, or partake Read more…