Port Phillip Bay Beaches

Altona: A popular sandy swimming beach, and a family favourite thanks to its special "no-boat" zone. Altona Life Saving Club patrols beach. There are many opportunities for a variety of water-based recreational activities. Nearby boating and yachting facilities, six-lane boat ramp, jetties. Barbecues and playgrounds.

Aspendale: A sandy bay beach located between Mordialloc and Edithvale. It features a "No-boat" zone. Aspendale Life Saving Club patrols beach.

Beaumauris: Safe, sandy bay swimming beach. Also a popular yachting and boating area. Ricketts Point and Table Rock Point are prominent natural features. Comprehensive foreshore reserves with picnic, barbecue and play facilities. Walking/cycling path. Beaumauris Life Saving Club patrols.

Black Rock: A long, safe, sandy bay beach. Excellent boating and marina facilities. Extensive foreshore reserve areas for picnics. Walking/cycling path. Sandringham Life Saving Club patrols.

Bonbeach: Sandy bay beach. Close to major boating facilities at Patterson River. Bonbeach Life Saving Club patrols.

Brighton/Middle Brighton: A long stretch of safe, sandy bay swimming beaches. Includes Dendy Street beach, Middle Brighton and Brighton beaches. Famous for quaint colourful bathing boxes along the beach, set against spectacular Melbourne city skyline. Extensive foreshore reserves with barbecue and play facilities. Windsurfing, yachting and boating. Walking/cycling path. Brighton Life Saving Club patrols.

Carrum: Popular, safe sandy bay swimming beach near mouth of Patterson River. Excellent boating facilities, including launch ramps, mooring and refuelling. Foreshore reserves with picnic, barbecue and play facilities. Carrum Life Saving Club patrols.

Chelsea: Sandy bay beach. Small foreshore reserve with picnic, barbecue facilities. Chelsea Life Saving Club patrols.

Frankston: Long, wide, safe sandy beaches for swimming and other watersports, including snorkelling, diving, sail-boarding and yachting. Popular for boating, excellent launch facilities. Excellent foreshore reserves, ideal for picnics, barbecues. Playground. Frankston Life Saving Club patrols.

Edithvale: Sandy bay beach between Aspendale and Chelsea. Edithvale Life Saving Club patrols.

Elwood beach: Excellent sandy bay beach for swimming, sailing and boating. Extensive foreshore reserves with barbecue, picnic and play facilities. Walking/cycling path. Elwood Life Saving Club patrols. Nearby boat ramps.

Hampton: Safe sandy bay swimming beach. Popular boating, sailing area. Extensive foreshore reserve. Barbecue and play facilities. Walking/cycling path. Hampton Life Saving Club patrols.

Kerford Road: Extremely popular stretch of wide, sandy Port Phillip Bay swimming beach. Special no boating, power ski and sailboard zones protect swimmers. Walking/cycling paths. Playground.

Mentone: Safe, sandy bay swimming beach. Popular area nearby for water-skiers. Extensive foreshore reserve areas with picnic, barbecue and play facilities. Walking/cycling track. Mentone Life Saving Club patrols.

Middle Park: Popular sandy swimming beach between Albert Park and St Kilda. Middle Park Life Saving Club patrols. Walking/cycling path.

Mordialloc beach: Wide, safe sandy bay swimming beach. Popular area for boating. Boat ramp facilities nearby. Excellent foreshore reserve with picnic, barbecue and play facilities. Walking/cycling track. Mordialloc Life Saving Club patrols.

Parkdale: Long, safe sandy bay beach. Foreshore reserve with picnic and barbecue facilities. Parkdale Life Saving Club patrols.


Port Melbourne Beach

Port Melbourne: Sandy swimming beach close to central Melbourne. Port Melbourne Life Saving Club patrols. Playground, walking and bicycle paths.

Sandridge: Sandy swimming beach located between Webb Dock and Princes Pier on Hobsons Bay. Patrolled by Sandridge Life Saving Club. Nearby reserves offer picnic and barbecue facilities.

Sandringham: Long, safe sandy bay beach. Excellent boating and marina facilities. Extensive foreshore reserve areas for picnics. Walking/cycling path. Sandringham Life Saving Club patrols.

South Melbourne: Popular sandy bay swimming beach. One of a series of favourite "Top of the Bay" beaches, close to central Melbourne. South Melbourne Life Saving Club patrols. Bicycle and walking track. Playground.

St Kilda: One of the most popular of the Port Phillip Bay beaches. Wide, sandy beach suitable for swimming and a host of other activities. St Kilda pier is a favourite for promenading. Kiosk/cafe, excellent city skyline views and fabulous sunsets. Ferry service to Williamstown, Southbank. Marina, extensive boating facilities, including ramps. Nearby reserves with picnic, barbecue and play facilities. Bicycle, walking, blading path. St Kilda Life Saving Club patrols.

Werribee South: Popular for boating, with all-weather, all-tide, multi-lane launch ramp, jetty. Nearby power ski ramp and zone. Playground, reserve and barbecue facilities.

Williamstown: Expansive bay swimming beach next to a series of excellent reserves. Patrolled by Williamstown Life Saving Club. Opportunities for other water-based leisure activities. Nearby barbecue and playground facilities.





Altona Beach


Brighton Beach


Elwood Beach


Mordialloc Beach


St Kilda pavillion


Williamstown Beach