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Victoria (3228)
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Victoria Beaches - Live conditions across Port Phillip and the coast
About Victoria
Victoria's coast balances sheltered bay swimming around Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula with the raw power of the Great Ocean Road and the national park beaches at Wilsons Prom. Short summers, cool water, dramatic scenery. We score 4 beaches daily.
What Makes It Special
- •The Great Ocean Road is one of the world's most scenic coastal drives: 243km past the Twelve Apostles and classic surf breaks at Bells Beach and Torquay
- •Port Phillip Bay and the Mornington Peninsula put calm, flat swimming within an hour of Melbourne's CBD in almost every direction
- •Wilsons Promontory, the mainland's southernmost point, has national park beaches only reachable on foot
Best Time to Visit
December to March for warmest bay and ocean swimming. The Great Ocean Road is dramatic year-round but summer holidays bring traffic: visit mid-week or in autumn for breathing room. Bay and Mornington Peninsula beaches are swimmable November to April.
What's On
St Kilda Esplanade Market
Every Sunday · Next: Sunday 24 May 2026
Long-running weekly outdoor market showcasing high-quality Australian arts, crafts, handmade jewellery and food stalls directly on the St Kilda Esplanade overlooking the beach.
www.stkildafestival.com.au