Photo of Ranelagh Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Ranelagh Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Ranelagh Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Ranelagh Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Ranelagh Beach and the settlement

Photo of Ranelagh Beach surrounded by mountains

Photo of Ranelagh Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.6

Very good

Ranelagh Beach

Mount Eliza, Australia

#84 out of 154 in Victoria

7.6

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Beach activities rent Good for Kayaking Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Tuerong • 13.4 km

Map of beach

Italian Restaurant Sofia Frankston

7.4 - Good 4.5km

Bar The Cheeky Squire

7.8 - Very good 4.8km

Bar The Deck Est.2013

7.8 - Very good 4.9km

Bar Hotel Lona

8 - Very good 5km

Restaurant Waves on the Beach Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 5km

Restaurant General Public Frankston

8.8 - Excellent 5km

Korean Restaurant Geonbae

8.8 - Excellent 5km

Restaurant Betty's Burgers

8.8 - Excellent 5.1km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's Frankston 2

5.8 - Pleasant 5.2km

Park Lower Sweetwater Creek Nature Reserve

3.2km

Hiking Area Sweetwater Creek - Walking Track

3.5km

Park Montague Park

4.2km

Park Frankston Park

4.7km

Park Beauty Park

4.9km

Park George Pentland Botanic Gardens

5km

Park Mornington Park

5.4km

Park Kananook Creek Trail

5.5km

Park Frank Street Reserve

6.9km

Playground Frankston Regional Foreshore Playground

4.4km

Playground George Pentland Botanic Gardens Playground

5.2km

Playground Jubilee Park Playground

6.3km

Playground Orwil Street Playground

6.3km

Dog Park Hawker Beach Dog Friendly Off Leash Area

9.8km

Dog Park Citation Reserve Fenced Dog Park

9.8km

Playground Citation Oval Reserve Playground

9.9km

Supermarket BADEN POWELL CELLARS & GROCER

2.8km

Supermarket Frankston South Overport Supermarket & Liquor Store

4.3km

Supermarket Ritchies IGA Frankston (Towerhill)

5.3km

Supermarket Coles Frankston

5.4km

Shopping Mall Bayside Centre

5.5km

Supermarket Woolworths Frankston

5.6km

Grocery Store ALDI

5.7km

Supermarket Ritchies IGA Frankston (Beach Street)

6.5km

Supermarket NQR Frankston

6.5km

Bowling Alley Strike Bowling Frankston

8.4 - Very good 5.2km

Art Gallery Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

6.8km

Art Gallery McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery

9km

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About

Ranelagh Beach is located on the Bass Strait and it is in the 19th place out of 32 beaches in the Mornington Peninsula region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Ranelagh Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Mills Beach, which has a rating of 8.5.

Ranelagh Beach is located in Mornington Peninsula within Tuerong, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+13 ^o C +11 ^o C

Air temperature

6.5 M/S

Wind

+14 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Tuerong • 13.4 km

Map of beach

Italian Restaurant Sofia Frankston

7.4 - Good 4.5km

Bar The Cheeky Squire

7.8 - Very good 4.8km

Bar The Deck Est.2013

7.8 - Very good 4.9km

Bar Hotel Lona

8 - Very good 5km

Restaurant Waves on the Beach Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 5km

Restaurant General Public Frankston

8.8 - Excellent 5km

Korean Restaurant Geonbae

8.8 - Excellent 5km

Restaurant Betty's Burgers

8.8 - Excellent 5.1km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's Frankston 2

5.8 - Pleasant 5.2km

Park Lower Sweetwater Creek Nature Reserve

3.2km

Hiking Area Sweetwater Creek - Walking Track

3.5km

Park Montague Park

4.2km

Park Frankston Park

4.7km

Park Beauty Park

4.9km

Park George Pentland Botanic Gardens

5km

Park Mornington Park

5.4km

Park Kananook Creek Trail

5.5km

Park Frank Street Reserve

6.9km

Playground Frankston Regional Foreshore Playground

4.4km

Playground George Pentland Botanic Gardens Playground

5.2km

Playground Jubilee Park Playground

6.3km

Playground Orwil Street Playground

6.3km

Dog Park Hawker Beach Dog Friendly Off Leash Area

9.8km

Dog Park Citation Reserve Fenced Dog Park

9.8km

Playground Citation Oval Reserve Playground

9.9km

Supermarket BADEN POWELL CELLARS & GROCER

2.8km

Supermarket Frankston South Overport Supermarket & Liquor Store

4.3km

Supermarket Ritchies IGA Frankston (Towerhill)

5.3km

Supermarket Coles Frankston

5.4km

Shopping Mall Bayside Centre

5.5km

Supermarket Woolworths Frankston

5.6km

Grocery Store ALDI

5.7km

Supermarket Ritchies IGA Frankston (Beach Street)

6.5km

Supermarket NQR Frankston

6.5km

Bowling Alley Strike Bowling Frankston

8.4 - Very good 5.2km

Art Gallery Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

6.8km

Art Gallery McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery

9km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Ranelagh Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Ranelagh Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Mills Beach Mills Beach

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Frankston Beach Frankston Beach

8.6 Excellent

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Mothers Beach Mothers Beach

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Localities

Nearest

Tuerong • 13.4km

Transport

Airport

MBW • 22.5km

Bus Station

Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd • 5.6km

Train Station

Leawarra Station • 6.1km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Ranelagh Beach?

The coastline of Ranelagh Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Ranelagh Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Ranelagh Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Ranelagh Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Ranelagh Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Ranelagh Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Ranelagh Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Ranelagh Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Ranelagh Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Ranelagh Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Ranelagh Beach.

How far is the Ranelagh Beach from parking?

The Ranelagh Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Ranelagh Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Ranelagh Beach is January. Its average value reaches 22°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 20°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 13°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Ranelagh Beach (Shire of Mornington Peninsula) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Ranelagh Beach (Shire of Mornington Peninsula) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.