Photo of Birdrock Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Birdrock Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Birdrock Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Birdrock Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

7.8

Very good

Birdrock Beach

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Birdrock Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Donato is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.

Balcombe, Australia

#75 out of 154 in Victoria

7.8

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Tuerong • 8 km

Map of beach

Cafe Donato

8.2 - Very good 1.1km

Chinese Restaurant Wok on Bay Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 2.1km

Restaurant Mr Curtis

8.4 - Very good 2.1km

Cafe Milkbar & Co.

8.2 - Very good 2.1km

Italian Restaurant Volpino Pizzeria and Wine Bar

8.6 - Excellent 2.1km

Cafe Mount Martha Fine Foods

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Cafe Via Battisti

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Cafe Cafestation

7.6 - Very good 2.2km

Meal Takeaway Chill Mt Martha

7.4 - Good 2.2km

Park Ferrero Reserve

1.6km

Hiking Area Balcombe Estuary Nature Trail

1.8km

Park Balcombe Estuary Reserve

1.9km

Hiking Area Big Bird Trail

2.1km

Park The Briars Woodlands Walk

2.4km

Park Briars Wildlife Sanctuary

2.4km

Park The Briars Community Forest

2.6km

Park Mount Martha Rock Pools

2.9km

Park Mount Martha Eco Park

3km

Dog Park Hawker Beach Dog Friendly Off Leash Area

790m

Dog Park Citation Reserve Fenced Dog Park

1.2km

Playground Citation Oval Reserve Playground

1.4km

Dog Park Uralla Reserve Dog Off Leash Area

1.8km

Playground Mount Martha Shopping Centre Reserve Playground

2.1km

Dog Park Leash free area (fenced)

2.6km

Dog Park Community Forest Fenced Dog Park

2.6km

Ice Cream Shop Gelato xo

10 - Exceptional 1.9km

Supermarket Ritchies Mt Martha IGA Liquor

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Bathing Boxes Mornington Peninsula

2.2km

Tourist Attraction The Pillars

3.7km

Art Gallery Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

2.2km

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About

Birdrock Beach is located on the Bass Strait and it is in the 18th place out of 32 beaches in the Mornington Peninsula region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need 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.

Birdrock Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .

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

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

7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Mount Martha Beach South, which has a rating of 8.6.

Birdrock Beach (Mornington Peninsula) is located outside the Tuerong settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Birdrock Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+14 ^o C +11 ^o C

Air temperature

6.4 M/S

Wind

+14 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Tuerong • 8 km

Map of beach

Cafe Donato

8.2 - Very good 1.1km

Chinese Restaurant Wok on Bay Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 2.1km

Restaurant Mr Curtis

8.4 - Very good 2.1km

Cafe Milkbar & Co.

8.2 - Very good 2.1km

Italian Restaurant Volpino Pizzeria and Wine Bar

8.6 - Excellent 2.1km

Cafe Mount Martha Fine Foods

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Cafe Via Battisti

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Cafe Cafestation

7.6 - Very good 2.2km

Meal Takeaway Chill Mt Martha

7.4 - Good 2.2km

Park Ferrero Reserve

1.6km

Hiking Area Balcombe Estuary Nature Trail

1.8km

Park Balcombe Estuary Reserve

1.9km

Hiking Area Big Bird Trail

2.1km

Park The Briars Woodlands Walk

2.4km

Park Briars Wildlife Sanctuary

2.4km

Park The Briars Community Forest

2.6km

Park Mount Martha Rock Pools

2.9km

Park Mount Martha Eco Park

3km

Dog Park Hawker Beach Dog Friendly Off Leash Area

790m

Dog Park Citation Reserve Fenced Dog Park

1.2km

Playground Citation Oval Reserve Playground

1.4km

Dog Park Uralla Reserve Dog Off Leash Area

1.8km

Playground Mount Martha Shopping Centre Reserve Playground

2.1km

Dog Park Leash free area (fenced)

2.6km

Dog Park Community Forest Fenced Dog Park

2.6km

Ice Cream Shop Gelato xo

10 - Exceptional 1.9km

Supermarket Ritchies Mt Martha IGA Liquor

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Bathing Boxes Mornington Peninsula

2.2km

Tourist Attraction The Pillars

3.7km

Art Gallery Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

2.2km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

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Fosters Beach Fosters Beach

6.1 Pleasant

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Hawker Beach Hawker Beach

8.5 Excellent

1.5km 20 min walk

Coral Beach Coral Beach

7.2 Good

2.5km

Mornington Peninsula Beach Mornington Peninsula Beach

8.2 Very good

2.6km

Mount Martha Beach South Mount Martha Beach South

8.6 Excellent

3.8km

Mothers Beach Mothers Beach

8.5 Excellent

4.3km

Mills Beach Mills Beach

8.5 Excellent

6.2km

Sunnyside North Beach Sunnyside North Beach

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Tuerong • 8km

Transport

Airport

MBW • 31.1km

Bus Station

Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd • 14.5km

Train Station

Somerville Station • 13.2km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Birdrock 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 Birdrock Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Birdrock 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 Birdrock Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Birdrock 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 Birdrock Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Birdrock 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 Birdrock Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Birdrock Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. 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 Birdrock Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Birdrock Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Donato is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.

How far is the Birdrock Beach from parking?

The Birdrock 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Birdrock Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Birdrock Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Bathing Boxes Mornington Peninsula located in 2.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Birdrock 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?

Birdrock 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.Birdrock 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.