Photo of Berry Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Berry Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Berry Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Berry Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Berry Beach located in natural area

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Berry Beach

Phillip Island, Australia

#140 out of 154 in Victoria

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Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Good for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Smiths Beach • 5.1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant The Cape Kitchen

9 - Excellent 9.1km

Park YCW Beach

4.1km

Park Penguin Parade

4.5km

Park Phillip Island Wildlife Park

5.7km

Park Koala Conservation Reserve

6.1km

Farm Purple Hen Winery

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Penguin Parade Visitor Centre

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Nobbies Centre

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Red Rocks Beach

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Forrest Caves

8.8km

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About

Berry Beach is located on the Bass Strait and it is in the 14th place out of 21 beaches in the Bass Coast Shire 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 it is highly 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.

Berry Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

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.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is YCW Beach, which has a rating of 7.4.

Berry Beach (Bass Coast Shire) is located outside the Smiths Beach 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 Berry 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 +10 ^o C

Air temperature

7.8 M/S

Wind

+13 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Smiths Beach • 5.1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant The Cape Kitchen

9 - Excellent 9.1km

Park YCW Beach

4.1km

Park Penguin Parade

4.5km

Park Phillip Island Wildlife Park

5.7km

Park Koala Conservation Reserve

6.1km

Farm Purple Hen Winery

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Penguin Parade Visitor Centre

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Nobbies Centre

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Red Rocks Beach

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Forrest Caves

8.8km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Hutchinson Beach Hutchinson Beach

6.9 Good

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Summerland Beach Summerland Beach

7 Good

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YCW Beach YCW Beach

7.4 Good

5.1km

Flynns Beach Flynns Beach

7.2 Good

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Shelly Beach Shelly Beach

6.9 Good

6.8km

Cowrie Beach Cowrie Beach

6.9 Good

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Woolamai Surf Beach Woolamai Surf Beach

7.5 Very good

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Cape Woolamai Beach Cape Woolamai Beach

6.8 Good

Localities

Nearest

Smiths Beach • 5.1km

Transport

Airport

MBW • 60.9km

Bus Station

Wood St/Cook St • 16.8km

Train Station

Stony Point • 16km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7 Good

Lauren Rose

10 Exceptional

A gorgeous surf beach. Lots of rock pools. Can be quite windy and has quite a few stairs to climb after your swim. Not patrolled. Very picturesque and my family had a great time there.

Ryan Lee

10 Exceptional

I’ve been to many other beaches in Phillip island, but this was my personal best.

Marissa Rose

10 Exceptional

i made it here channie..

Julkau

10 Exceptional

Hey chan i hope you will get a chance to go to Australia soon!!

Tam Brooks (Tamara)

10 Exceptional

Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Berry 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 Berry Beach?

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

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

The waves in the Berry Beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

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

Is the Berry 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 Berry Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Berry 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 Berry Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Berry Beach.

How far is the Berry Beach from parking?

The Berry 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 Berry Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Berry Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Penguin Parade Visitor Centre located in 4.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Berry 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?

Berry Beach (Bass Coast Shire) 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.Berry Beach (Bass Coast Shire) 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.