Photo of Hawker Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Hawker Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Hawker Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Hawker Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Hawker Beach and the settlement

Photo of Hawker Beach surrounded by mountains

Photo of Hawker Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Photo of Hawker Beach - good pet friendly spot for vacation

8.5

Very good

Hawker Beach

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

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

Balcombe, Australia

#16 out of 154 in Victoria

8.5

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Kayaking Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Tuerong • 7.8 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Mr Curtis

8.4 - Very good 320m

Cafe Milkbar & Co.

8.2 - Very good 330m

Chinese Restaurant Wok on Bay Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 330m

Italian Restaurant Volpino Pizzeria and Wine Bar

8.6 - Excellent 330m

Cafe Mount Martha Fine Foods

8.8 - Excellent 350m

Cafe Via Battisti

8.8 - Excellent 380m

Cafe Cafestation

7.6 - Very good 400m

Meal Takeaway Chill Mt Martha

7.4 - Good 440m

Meal Takeaway Beachbox Fish And Chips

8.4 - Very good 450m

Park Balcombe Estuary Reserve

200m

Hiking Area Big Bird Trail

280m

Park Ferrero Reserve

770m

Park Mount Martha Rock Pools

1.1km

Park Mount Martha Eco Park

1.3km

Hiking Area Balcombe Estuary Nature Trail

1.4km

Park The Briars Community Forest

1.9km

Park The Briars Woodlands Walk

2.2km

Park Briars Wildlife Sanctuary

2.2km

Dog Park Hawker Beach Dog Friendly Off Leash Area

60m

Playground Mount Martha Shopping Centre Reserve Playground

340m

Dog Park Citation Reserve Fenced Dog Park

1km

Playground Citation Oval Reserve Playground

1.1km

Dog Park Uralla Reserve Dog Off Leash Area

1.5km

Dog Park Community Forest Fenced Dog Park

1.9km

Dog Park Leash free area (fenced)

1.9km

Ice Cream Shop Gelato xo

10 - Exceptional 170m

Supermarket Ritchies Mt Martha IGA Liquor

380m

Tourist Attraction Bathing Boxes Mornington Peninsula

420m

Tourist Attraction The Pillars

1.9km

Art Gallery Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

2.8km

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About

Hawker 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 entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Hawker 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, sea kayaking.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

6 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.

Hawker 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

+13 ^o C +11 ^o C

Air temperature

5.8 M/S

Wind

+14 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Tuerong • 7.8 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Mr Curtis

8.4 - Very good 320m

Cafe Milkbar & Co.

8.2 - Very good 330m

Chinese Restaurant Wok on Bay Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 330m

Italian Restaurant Volpino Pizzeria and Wine Bar

8.6 - Excellent 330m

Cafe Mount Martha Fine Foods

8.8 - Excellent 350m

Cafe Via Battisti

8.8 - Excellent 380m

Cafe Cafestation

7.6 - Very good 400m

Meal Takeaway Chill Mt Martha

7.4 - Good 440m

Meal Takeaway Beachbox Fish And Chips

8.4 - Very good 450m

Park Balcombe Estuary Reserve

200m

Hiking Area Big Bird Trail

280m

Park Ferrero Reserve

770m

Park Mount Martha Rock Pools

1.1km

Park Mount Martha Eco Park

1.3km

Hiking Area Balcombe Estuary Nature Trail

1.4km

Park The Briars Community Forest

1.9km

Park The Briars Woodlands Walk

2.2km

Park Briars Wildlife Sanctuary

2.2km

Dog Park Hawker Beach Dog Friendly Off Leash Area

60m

Playground Mount Martha Shopping Centre Reserve Playground

340m

Dog Park Citation Reserve Fenced Dog Park

1km

Playground Citation Oval Reserve Playground

1.1km

Dog Park Uralla Reserve Dog Off Leash Area

1.5km

Dog Park Community Forest Fenced Dog Park

1.9km

Dog Park Leash free area (fenced)

1.9km

Ice Cream Shop Gelato xo

10 - Exceptional 170m

Supermarket Ritchies Mt Martha IGA Liquor

380m

Tourist Attraction Bathing Boxes Mornington Peninsula

420m

Tourist Attraction The Pillars

1.9km

Art Gallery Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

2.8km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (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 Hawker Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Hawker 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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8.2 Very good

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Mothers Beach Mothers Beach

8.5 Excellent

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8.5 Excellent

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Tassells Cove Tassells Cove

8.4 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Tuerong • 7.8km

Transport

Airport

MBW • 32.1km

Bus Station

Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd • 15.6km

Train Station

Somerville Station • 14km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Hawker 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 Hawker Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Hawker 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 Hawker 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.

Hawker 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 Hawker Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Hawker 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 Hawker Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Hawker 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

What are the key audiences of Hawker Beach?

Hawker Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Hawker Beach.

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

How far is the Hawker Beach from parking?

The Hawker Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Hawker Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Hawker Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Bathing Boxes Mornington Peninsula located in 1.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Hawker 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?

Hawker 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.Hawker 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.