Overview

Grab your bathers, slap on some sunscreen and head off to any number of great beaches across the state. The warm Victorian summers are the perfect excuse to drive out to the coast for ocean waves or grab a spot by the water at Brighton, Half Moon Bay and South Melbourne, all popular inner-city beach destinations.

Bay beaches

Situated in the middle of Australia's largest bay, Melbourne's bay beaches are ideal for a relaxing swim. Take a dip along Mornington Peninsula, where the calm waters meet golden sands. Drive further out to Phillip Island, where sheltered beaches on the north shores are ideal for a leisurely dip and some water-play with the kids.

Surf's up

Beach-hop along the Great Ocean Road, where there is something for swimmers of all abilities, from sheltered foreshores and quiet beaches to wild ocean breaks. Or plan a getaway at Gippsland's secluded coastal regions. Pristine locations like Inverloch, Wilsons Promontory, Cape Paterson and the famous Ninety Mile Beach offering great holiday fun and a slower pace.

Lifeguards and lifesavers patrol beaches during peak holiday times – swim only between the red and yellow flags. For further information on patrolled beaches check the beachsafe.org.au website or download the BeachSafe app.

Highlights

Surfer at Bells Beach, Torquay, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Bells Beach

Beaches & coastlines
Check out the waves at Bells Beach, one of Australia's famous surfing beaches and home to the Rip Curl Pro held every Easter.
Cape Woolamai Walk, Phillip Isand, Victoria

Cape Woolamai

Beaches & coastlines
Catch a wave against the backdrop of ancient pink granite at Cape Woolamai, one of Victoria's most popular surfing beaches and bird-spotting mecca.
Squeaky Beach, Wilsons Promontory, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Squeaky Beach

Beaches & coastlines
Take a wander along the famous white sand of Squeaky Beach and have a dip in the turquoise waters of one of Wilsons Promontory's most iconic beaches.
Bathing boxes, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Bathing boxes

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The peninsula's rainbow-coloured bathing boxes have provided a colourful backdrop to countless swims and lazy beach days all around the bay.
Thirteenth Beach, Barwon Heads, Geelong and the Bellarine, Victoria, Australia

Thirteenth Beach

Beaches & coastlines
Grab your board or walking shoes and hit this popular surf beach, suitable for both learner and advanced surfers, and perfect for a refreshing stroll.
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Explore Victoria's rivers, lakes and waterways from a canoe or kayak and discover remote areas of wilderness not accessible by road or foot.
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