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Melbourne Beaches and Melbourne Surfing
(Melbourne, Victoria - VIC, Australia AU)



The city of Melbourne is home to some of the world's most stunning, sandy beaches, many of which are close to Melbourne city centre. Popular with locals, visitors and tourists in Melbourne, the spacious beaches are the perfect place to relax, sunbathe, swim or surf.

Melbourne's stunning beaches have excellent facilities, and these include beachside restaurants, cafés, bars, water sports, beach games, surfing, outdoor picnic tables and barbecue areas. Many beach inspectors regularly patrol Melbourne's numerous beaches during the summer months and volunteer lifesavers are often on-hand during the weekends.

The beaches of Melbourne, combined with sheltered, clear bathing waters, have always been one of the major tourist attractions in Melbourne and are busy throughout the year. Here are some of the most popular beaches in the Melbourne area.

- Black Rock Road, Barwon Heads, Victoria (VIC), 3227, Australia AU
Located in the Country Victoria area, on the outskirts of Melbourne, 13th Beach is a popular beach, with secluded areas and strong waves, ideal for surfing. 13th Beach is within easy reach of Melbourne and there are also a number of popular tourist attractions nearby.
Melbourne beach open: daily - 24 hours

Melbourne Beaches: Albert Park Beach - Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3206, Australia AU
Melbourne's central Albert Park Beach features a narrow, sandy beach, sheltered, safe waters and a number of beach-related activities. Nearby are cycle trails, playgrounds for children and spectacular views of the waterfront.
Melbourne beach open: daily - 24 hours

Melbourne Beaches: Bells Beach - Bells Boulevarde, Torquay, Victoria (VIC), 3228, Australia AU
Bells Beach can be found in the Torquay area, close to Melbourne, and is one of the most popular beaches nearby Melbourne for surfing. Attracting surfers from all over the world, Bells Beach hosts a number of professional surfing competitions, which are always well attended.
Melbourne beach open: daily - 24 hours

Melbourne Beaches: Woolamai Beach - Woolamai Beach Road, Phillip Island, Victoria (VIC), 3922, Australia AU
Philip Island's Woolamai Beach is close to Melbourne and is situated in the busy town of Victoria. With good conditions for surfing, sunbathing and general beach activities, Woolamai Beach is easy to reach from Melbourne and also features a number of scenic walking trails.
Melbourne beach open: daily - 24 hours

Melbourne Beaches: Brighton Beach - The Esplanade, Middle Brighton, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3186, Australia AU
Brighton Beach, in the Bayside area of Melbourne, is a particularly attractive Melbourne beach, with golden sand, sparkling blue water and good beach facilities. Melbourne's Brighton Beach is popular with both locals and tourists visiting the Melbourne area.
Melbourne beach open: daily - 24 hours


Melbourne Beaches: Cat Bay - Ventnor Road, Phillip Island, Victoria (VIC), 3922, Australia AU
Cat Bay, is situated in Philip Island, close to Melbourne. Popular with more inexperience surfers, the gentle waves at Cat Bay can become fairly large at times, depending on the weather.
Melbourne beach open: daily - 24 hours

Melbourne Beaches: Elwood Beach - Ormond Esplanade, Elwood, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3184, Australia AU
Melbourne's Elwood Beach, in the Bayside area of Melbourne, is a major family attraction, with many excellent facilities for both children and adults. Attractions at Elwood Beach include picnic areas, open expanses of grassland, boating, fishing and tennis.
Melbourne beach open: daily - 24 hours

Melbourne Beaches: Flinders Beach - Golf Links Road, Flinders, Victoria (VIC), 3939, Australia AU
Home to superb waves for surfing, Flinders Beach attracts many tourists and locals from nearby Melbourne. Other points of interest at Flinders Beach include sheltered areas, scenic views and a variety of different waves. Flinders Beach can be found in Mornington Peninsula and can be easily reached from Melbourne city.
Melbourne beach open: daily - 24 hours

Melbourne Beaches: Green Point Beach - The Esplanade, Brighton, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3188, Australia AU
Situated to the south of Brighton Beach, the Green Point Beach area has good conditions for windsurfing, swimming and relaxing. Nearby are picnic facilities and a large amount of local wildlife.
Melbourne beach open: daily - 24 hours

Melbourne Beaches: Gunnamatta Surf Beach - Truemans Road, Rosebud, Victoria (VIC), 3939, Australia AU
Gunnamatta Surf Beach, in the nearby area of Mornington Peninsula, attracts many professional surfers. With large and exciting waves, and an attractive stretch of beach, Gunnamatta Surf Beach is particularly close to the city of Melbourne.
Melbourne beach open: daily - 24 hours

Melbourne Beaches: Half Moon Bay Beach - Beach Road, Black Rock, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3193, Australia AU
Half Moon Bay Beach, in Melbourne's Inner East district, is Melbourne's most popular nudist beach. This secluded area has good beach facilities, golden sand and an attractive pier.
Melbourne beach open: daily - 24 hours

Melbourne Beaches: Jan Juc Beach - Carnarvon Avenue, Jan Juc, Victoria (VIC), 3228, Australia AU
Jan Juc Beach is a busy beach close to Melbourne, with frequent strong waves and plenty of sunshine. This scenic area is popular with both locals and tourists in the Melbourne area.
Melbourne beach open: daily - 24 hours

Melbourne Beaches: Middle Park Beach - Beaconsfield Parade, Middle Park, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3206, Australia AU
Middle Park Beach, in Melbourne's Bayside district, is a picturesque stretch of golden sand and calm, blue water. Popular for sunbathing, swimming and general beach fun, Middle Park Beach also has a number of Melbourne tourist attractions nearby.
Melbourne beach open: daily - 24 hours

Melbourne Beaches: Point Impossible Surf Beach - Fishers Lane, Torquay, Victoria (VIC), 3228, Australia AU
Point Impossible Surf Beach, in nearby Torquay, is popular with those beginning to surf. Featuring small and medium-sized waves, Point Impossible Surf Beach is within easy reach of Melbourne and is often fairly busy.
Melbourne beach open: daily - 24 hours

Melbourne Beaches: Port Melbourne Beach - Beach Street, Port Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3207, Australia AU
Port Melbourne Beach, in Melbourne's Bayside area, is a fairly narrow beach with shallow waters, Popular with families, other attractions for tourists visiting Port Melbourne Beach include cycle trails, walking paths and boating.
Melbourne beach open: daily - 24 hours

Melbourne Beaches: Portsea Back Beach - Back Beach Road, Portsea, Victoria (VIC), 3944, Australia AU
Portsea Back Beach, in the Mornington Peninsula area nearby Melbourne, features strong waves and good beach facilities. Although the sea can be dangerous at times, the waves are superb for surfers and attract surfers from all over Melbourne.
Melbourne beach open: daily - 24 hours

Melbourne Beaches: Rye Back Beach - Sandy Drive, Rye, Victoria (VIC), 3941, Australia AU
Rye Back Beach, close to Melbourne in the Mornington Peninsula, features some of the best surfing conditions in the Melbourne area. With sandy beaches, seasonal surfing events and spectacular views, Rye Back Beach is one of the most popular beaches in this area nearby Melbourne.
Melbourne beach open: daily - 24 hours

Melbourne Beaches: Sandridge Beach - The Boulevard, Port Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3207, Australia AU
Located in the Bayside area of Melbourne, Sandridge Beach has gentle, calm waters. Other attractions for tourist visiting Melbourne's Sandridge Beach include excellent facilities for children, picnic areas and a nearby park.
Melbourne beach open: daily - 24 hours

Melbourne Beaches: Smiths Beach - Smiths Beach Road, Phillip Island, Victoria (VIC), 3922, Australia AU
Smiths Beach, in Phillip Island, close to Melbourne, is a clean, secluded beach suitable for beginners at surfing. With scenic views and sandy beaches, Smiths Beach is also popular for sunbathing and relaxing.
Melbourne beach open: daily - 24 hours

Melbourne Beaches: St. Kilda Beach - Jacka Boulevard, St. Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), Australia AU
St. Kilda Beach is a lively area of Melbourne, with many exciting family activities nearby, including shops, fairground rides, cycle trails, paths and cafés. With clean, sandy beaches and a friendly group of local penguins, Melbourne's St. Kilda Beach is very popular with families.
Melbourne beach open: daily - 24 hours

 
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