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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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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
Disabled Access: Yes
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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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Number 16 Surf Beach – Sth End Number Sixteen Access Rd, Rye, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Beach, Lookout | View, and Natural POI
The ‘Number Sixteen’ surf beach in Rye on Victoria, provides an amazing variety of attractions and beauty, sandy beach coves nestled between rocky outcrops, as well as the opportunity to explore numerous trails that lead through the dunes, along the clifftops, through dense vegetation which will often suddenly disburse to reveal the most enormous and stunning views across Bass Strait and along the ocean Read more…

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

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Beach, and Natural POI
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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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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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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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 – 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
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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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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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Beach – ‘Tyrone’, North End Tyrone Ave, Rye, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Beach, and Natural POI
Pet Friendly: Yes
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…

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

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Beach, and Natural POI
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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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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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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…

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

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‘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 – ‘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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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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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…