Photo of Mills Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Mills Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Mills Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Mills Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Mills Beach surrounded by mountains

Photo of Mills Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.5

Very good

Mills Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Mills Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Mills Beach.There are 1 restaurants nearby.Donato is the closest place located 4900 meters from the beach.

Mornington, Australia

#16 out of 154 in Victoria

8.5

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for Kayaking

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Located within the settlement

Tuerong • 10.3 km

Map of beach

Cafe Donato

8.2 - Very good 4.8km

Cafe Angus & Rose At The Briars

8.2 - Very good 6.1km

Chinese Restaurant Wok on Bay Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 6.5km

Restaurant Mr Curtis

8.4 - Very good 6.5km

Cafe Milkbar & Co.

8.2 - Very good 6.5km

Italian Restaurant Volpino Pizzeria and Wine Bar

8.6 - Excellent 6.5km

Cafe Mount Martha Fine Foods

8.8 - Excellent 6.5km

Cafe Via Battisti

8.8 - Excellent 6.5km

Cafe Cafestation

7.6 - Very good 6.5km

Park Mornington Park

790m

Hiking Area Balcombe Estuary Nature Trail

5.9km

Park Ferrero Reserve

6km

Park The Briars Woodlands Walk

6.1km

Park Briars Wildlife Sanctuary

6.1km

Park Balcombe Estuary Reserve

6.2km

Hiking Area Big Bird Trail

6.4km

Park The Briars Community Forest

6.8km

Park Mount Martha Rock Pools

7.2km

Dog Park Hawker Beach Dog Friendly Off Leash Area

5.1km

Dog Park Citation Reserve Fenced Dog Park

5.3km

Playground Citation Oval Reserve Playground

5.5km

Dog Park Uralla Reserve Dog Off Leash Area

5.8km

Playground Mount Martha Shopping Centre Reserve Playground

6.5km

Dog Park Leash free area (fenced)

6.8km

Dog Park Community Forest Fenced Dog Park

6.8km

Playground Frankston Regional Foreshore Playground

8.9km

Playground George Pentland Botanic Gardens Playground

9.5km

Ice Cream Shop Gelato xo

10 - Exceptional 6.3km

Supermarket Ritchies Mt Martha IGA Liquor

6.5km

Supermarket BADEN POWELL CELLARS & GROCER

7km

Supermarket Frankston South Overport Supermarket & Liquor Store

8.6km

Supermarket Ritchies IGA Frankston (Towerhill)

9.2km

Supermarket Coles Frankston

9.9km

Tourist Attraction Bathing Boxes Mornington Peninsula

6.6km

Tourist Attraction The Pillars

8km

Art Gallery Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

2.7km

Bowling Alley Strike Bowling Frankston

8.4 - Very good 9.7km

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About

Mills Beach is located on the Bass Strait and it is in the 4th 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 you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Mills Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

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

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

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

Mills Beach is located in Mornington Peninsula within Tuerong, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

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

+12 ^o C +10 ^o C

Air temperature

6 M/S

Wind

+14 ^o C

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Tuerong • 10.3 km

Map of beach

Cafe Donato

8.2 - Very good 4.8km

Cafe Angus & Rose At The Briars

8.2 - Very good 6.1km

Chinese Restaurant Wok on Bay Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 6.5km

Restaurant Mr Curtis

8.4 - Very good 6.5km

Cafe Milkbar & Co.

8.2 - Very good 6.5km

Italian Restaurant Volpino Pizzeria and Wine Bar

8.6 - Excellent 6.5km

Cafe Mount Martha Fine Foods

8.8 - Excellent 6.5km

Cafe Via Battisti

8.8 - Excellent 6.5km

Cafe Cafestation

7.6 - Very good 6.5km

Park Mornington Park

790m

Hiking Area Balcombe Estuary Nature Trail

5.9km

Park Ferrero Reserve

6km

Park The Briars Woodlands Walk

6.1km

Park Briars Wildlife Sanctuary

6.1km

Park Balcombe Estuary Reserve

6.2km

Hiking Area Big Bird Trail

6.4km

Park The Briars Community Forest

6.8km

Park Mount Martha Rock Pools

7.2km

Dog Park Hawker Beach Dog Friendly Off Leash Area

5.1km

Dog Park Citation Reserve Fenced Dog Park

5.3km

Playground Citation Oval Reserve Playground

5.5km

Dog Park Uralla Reserve Dog Off Leash Area

5.8km

Playground Mount Martha Shopping Centre Reserve Playground

6.5km

Dog Park Leash free area (fenced)

6.8km

Dog Park Community Forest Fenced Dog Park

6.8km

Playground Frankston Regional Foreshore Playground

8.9km

Playground George Pentland Botanic Gardens Playground

9.5km

Ice Cream Shop Gelato xo

10 - Exceptional 6.3km

Supermarket Ritchies Mt Martha IGA Liquor

6.5km

Supermarket BADEN POWELL CELLARS & GROCER

7km

Supermarket Frankston South Overport Supermarket & Liquor Store

8.6km

Supermarket Ritchies IGA Frankston (Towerhill)

9.2km

Supermarket Coles Frankston

9.9km

Tourist Attraction Bathing Boxes Mornington Peninsula

6.6km

Tourist Attraction The Pillars

8km

Art Gallery Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

2.7km

Bowling Alley Strike Bowling Frankston

8.4 - Very good 9.7km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

What to do in Mills Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Mills Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

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 Mills Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Mills 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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8.5 Excellent

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8.2 Very good

2.9km

Coral Beach Coral Beach

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Fosters Beach Fosters Beach

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Moondah Beach Moondah Beach

7.9 Very good

4.3km

Birdrock Beach Birdrock Beach

7.8 Very good

4.8km

Ranelagh Beach Ranelagh Beach

7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Tuerong • 10.3km

Transport

Airport

MBW • 26.8km

Bus Station

Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd • 10.4km

Train Station

Leawarra Station • 10.6km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Mills 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 sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Mills Beach?

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

The Mills Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Mills Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Mills 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.

Is the Mills Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Mills Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Mills 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 beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Mills Beach.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.Donato is the closest place located 4900 meters from the beach.

How far is the Mills Beach from parking?

The Mills 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 Mills Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Mills 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?

Mills 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.Mills 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.