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About Melbourne

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Melbourne attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Melbourne Best beaches

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Middle Park Beach
Middle Park Beach
Middle Park Beach
Good for Relax

Middle Park Beach

Melbourne 4.4 km
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
5 Amenities index
Port Melbourne Beach
Port Melbourne Beach
Port Melbourne Beach
Good for Relax

Port Melbourne Beach

Melbourne 4 km
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
3.7 Amenities index
Hampton Beach
Hampton Beach
Hampton Beach
Good for Relax

Hampton Beach

Melbourne 14 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
4.8 Amenities index
Brighton Beach
Brighton Beach
Brighton Beach
Good for Relax

Brighton Beach

Melbourne 11.5 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
4 Amenities index
Sandringham Beach
Sandringham Beach
Sandringham Beach
Good for Relax

Sandringham Beach

Melbourne 15.3 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
4.2 Amenities index
Altona Beach
Altona Beach
Altona Beach
Good for Relax

Altona Beach

Melbourne 13.3 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Very crowded
6.1 Amenities index
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 14 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Melbourne.

Sandy beaches in Melbourne

Middle Park Beach

Middle Park Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 4.4 km
Port Melbourne Beach

Port Melbourne Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 4 km
Hampton Beach

Hampton Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 14 km
Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 11.5 km
Sandringham Beach

Sandringham Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 15.3 km
Altona Beach

Altona Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 13.3 km
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Long beaches in Melbourne

Middle Park Beach

Middle Park Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 4.4 km
Port Melbourne Beach

Port Melbourne Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 4 km
Hampton Beach

Hampton Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 14 km
Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 11.5 km
Sandringham Beach

Sandringham Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 15.3 km
Altona Beach

Altona Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 13.3 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Melbourne

Middle Park Beach

Middle Park Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 4.4 km
Port Melbourne Beach

Port Melbourne Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 4 km
Hampton Beach

Hampton Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 14 km
Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 11.5 km
Sandringham Beach

Sandringham Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 15.3 km
Altona Beach

Altona Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 13.3 km
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Kite surfing beaches in Melbourne

Middle Park Beach

Middle Park Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 4.4 km
Port Melbourne Beach

Port Melbourne Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 4 km
Hampton Beach

Hampton Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 14 km
Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 11.5 km
Altona Beach

Altona Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 13.3 km
Aspendale Beach

Aspendale Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 26.9 km
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Sup boarding beaches in Melbourne

Middle Park Beach

Middle Park Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 4.4 km
Port Melbourne Beach

Port Melbourne Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 4 km
Half Moon Bay each

Half Moon Bay each
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Melbourne 17.5 km
Williamstown Beach

Williamstown Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 8.7 km
Beaumaris Beach

Beaumaris Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Melbourne 20.4 km
Sandridge Beach

Sandridge Beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Melbourne 5 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Melbourne, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 12 such beaches.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Melbourne is less than 500 meters. 14 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The vast majority of Melbourne beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Melbourne's beaches

Middle Park Beach
10 Evan Tran

The beach offers breathtaking views that blend urban and coastal elements perfectly. It's a great spot to enjoy a beach experience without having to travel all the way to Frankston. It's the ideal place to watch a sunset and take a leisurely stroll along the shore, just like you claim to love on your Tinder profile.

Hampton Beach
10 Landon Steele

This city beach is truly wonderful, especially on a sunny autumn day. The car park and all the others nearby would be packed in the summer, with sunbathers outnumbering seagulls ten to one. We grabbed lunch from a take away on Hampton Road and enjoyed it on the wall along the walkway on Beach Road. There is a wide paved walk by the beach, as well as a gravel path higher up along Beach Road. The path with steps may not be ideal for those with limited mobility. There is a basic restroom at the surf lifesaving club if needed. This beach is perfect for families, with plenty of sand when the tide is out and gentle waves unless it's windy. Kids and dogs (check the signs) have space to run around, with good visibility for parents. There are also breaker walls made of rocks that offer some adventure for the more adventurous. I highly recommend visiting this beach, especially at this lovely time of year.

Sandringham Beach
10 Sarina Patel

This beach is incredibly beautiful and peaceful. It was amazing to just sit and take in the view. My family and I had a great time and were impressed by the size of the beach. Definitely worth a visit.

Aspendale Beach
10 Linh Anh Vuong

This beach has become our family's go-to spot. We make the 30-minute drive at 8:30pm a few times a week in the summer just to catch the sunset. It's not as crowded as Chelsea beach, and it's conveniently close by. The new bathrooms are a great addition, especially for our family with two kids. We highly recommend it.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 12 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is January - air temperature during this time warms up to 21.6°C and water up to 19.5°C. The coldest month is July - air temperature drops to 12.6°C and water to 13.2°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Melbourne? In total there are 14 beaches and the most popular is Middle Park Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Melbourne

Sandringham Beach

Sandringham Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 15.3 km
Williamstown Beach

Williamstown Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 8.7 km
Middle Park Beach

Middle Park Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 4.4 km
Port Melbourne Beach

Port Melbourne Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 4 km
Altona Beach

Altona Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 13.3 km
Mordialloc Beach

Mordialloc Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Melbourne 23.4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Melbourne?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Melbourne, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 14 beaches in total, of which about 14 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in Melbourne:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Melbourne?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Melbourne, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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How to view all beaches in Melbourne on map?

To view and filter by characteristics all beaches of Melbourne, use the link below:

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Melbourne?

Most of the beaches located in Melbourne are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Melbourne by access:

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Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Melbourne:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Melbourne?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Melbourne?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Melbourne by occupancy.

If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

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Which beaches in Melbourne are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in Melbourne according to the recommended audience:

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How to view all beaches by amenities details in Melbourne?

Use filter in search results to select a beach according to your preference for amenities.

Popular beach infrastructure categories:

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Melbourne?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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