Name: Destination Gippsland
Price range: $

The call of the revered South Gippsland beaches is hard to ignore.

Miles of pristine sand, hidden coves and dramatic cliff top walks, studded with cosy coastal hamlets.

Relax and soak up the rays on golden sands, or get the blood pumping whilst conquering the deep blue on your surfboard. This stretch of coastline runs from Phillip Island to the ovation-worthy Wilsons Promontory and is best explored along the Penguins to Prom Drive.

Highlights

Wilsons Promontory gets top billing for its turquoise coastline and resplendent beaches
The beaches of South Gippsland offer an abundance of opportunities for family-friendly swimming, including Cape Paterson, Inverloch Foreshore, Waratah Bay, Anderson Inlet and Port Welshpool
Explore the marine and coastal parks making up the Bunurong Coast, for dramatic seascapes, rugged clifftops and hidden coves, best explored by driving the Bunurong Coastal Drive which hugs the contours of the coastline for 14km to Inverloch
The 23km Bass Coast Rail Trail is Victoria’s only coastal rail trail, offering panoramic views of Bass Strait and takes in rugged coastline, bushland and farmland
Feel the wind at your back as you blaze through the water kite-surfing at hot spots including Venus Bay and Inverloch

BEACHES NEAR WILSONS PROMONTORY

Port Welshpool

The lively fishing town is in a prime position on a shallow and calm beach, with its iconic jetty extending gracefully into the ocean.

Sandy Point

Set behind rolling sand dunes, this is a wind and kite surfing paradise, facing the stunning coastline of Waratah Bay.

Shallow Inlet

Explore the secluded tidal waterway that is perfect for a host of water-based activities and fishing.

Walkerville

Walkerville boasts sweeping bay views and untouched coastline, surrounded by the beauty of the Cape Liptrap Coastal Park.

Waratah Bay

Return to nature at Waratah Bay, an undeveloped coastal town with untouched beaches and a serene outlook.

Venus Bay

Long stretches of golden sand with sheltered waters of the spit and five surfing beaches make this town a favourite for beach goers of all kinds.

BEACHES OF WILSONS PROMONTORY

Norman Beach

Wilsons Promontory’s king-sized beach with crystal waters is ideal for families and a game of beach cricket.

Squeaky Beach

Squeak - squeak, squeak - squeak. Enjoy sounds underfoot as you explore this pristine beach in Wilsons Promontory.

Whisky Bay

A must-see beach at Wilsons Promontory, with beautiful aqua water and a backdrop of picturesque outcrops and boulders.

Accessibility

The Inverloch Foreshore Walking Track is a wide concrete pathway providing views across Anderson Inlet and links to town. Designated accessible car parking and toilets are available.
At Cape Paterson, there is a disabled toilet at the Surf Beach Car Park, with concrete paths leading directly to the door.
Cape Paterson Foreshore Walk is suitable for wheelchair users for the kilometre stretch between Surf Beach Road and the main track, as well as between the boat ramp and the surf beach car park.
The walk from the Cape Liptrap Lighthouse to the car park is wheelchair accessible.

South Gippsland Beaches