Photo of Sandy Waterhole Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Sandy Waterhole Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Sandy Waterhole Beach with spacious shore

7.1

Good

Sandy Waterhole Beach

Kilcunda, Australia

#130 out of 154 in Victoria

7.1

Good

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

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Located outside the settlement

Anderson • 2.1 km

Map of beach

Bar Kilcunda Ocean View Hotel

8.4 - Very good 2.4km

Cafe Kilcunda General Store

8.6 - Excellent 2.5km

Coffee Shop Udder & how Ciao Ciao

8.8 - Excellent 2.5km

Coffee Shop The Sticks

9.2 - Excellent 2.5km

Restaurant San Remo Fishermans Co-Op

6.8km

Cafe Magiclands Kiosk

8.2 - Very good 8.6km

Restaurant Squidzys Kitchen

7.4 - Good 9.3km

Restaurant Bang Bang Bar & Food

9 - Excellent 9.3km

Cafe Burnt Toast

8.8 - Excellent 9.3km

Park Punchbowl Coastal Reserve

100m

Park 39 Peppermint Rd

1km

Hiking Area Punchbowl caves

1km

Park Kilcunda Coal-Mine Historic Area

1.3km

Park Wonthaggi Railway Historic Area

1.4km

Park Wonthaggi Railway Historic Area

1.4km

Park Wonthaggi Railway Historic Area

1.4km

Hiking Area Shelly Beach West

1.4km

Park Wonthaggi Railway H.a.

1.5km

Playground Kilcunda Foreshore Reserve Playground

2.7km

Playground Sunnyside Park Playground

9.1km

Tourist Attraction Shelley Beach

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Gull Island Lookout

7.5km

Tourist Attraction Pinnacles Lookout

8.5km

Tourist Attraction Cape Woolamai Beach

8.6km

Tourist Attraction Woolamai Surf Beach

8.6km

Tourist Attraction Churchill Island

9.9km

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About

Sandy Waterhole Beach is located on the Bass Strait and it is in the 13th place out of 21 beaches in the Bass Coast Shire region The beach is located in a natural place, 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.

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

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 Kilcunda Beach, which has a rating of 7.9.

Sandy Waterhole Beach (Bass Coast Shire) is located outside the Anderson 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 Sandy Waterhole 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

Anderson • 2.1 km

Map of beach

Bar Kilcunda Ocean View Hotel

8.4 - Very good 2.4km

Cafe Kilcunda General Store

8.6 - Excellent 2.5km

Coffee Shop Udder & how Ciao Ciao

8.8 - Excellent 2.5km

Coffee Shop The Sticks

9.2 - Excellent 2.5km

Restaurant San Remo Fishermans Co-Op

6.8km

Cafe Magiclands Kiosk

8.2 - Very good 8.6km

Restaurant Squidzys Kitchen

7.4 - Good 9.3km

Restaurant Bang Bang Bar & Food

9 - Excellent 9.3km

Cafe Burnt Toast

8.8 - Excellent 9.3km

Park Punchbowl Coastal Reserve

100m

Park 39 Peppermint Rd

1km

Hiking Area Punchbowl caves

1km

Park Kilcunda Coal-Mine Historic Area

1.3km

Park Wonthaggi Railway Historic Area

1.4km

Park Wonthaggi Railway Historic Area

1.4km

Park Wonthaggi Railway Historic Area

1.4km

Hiking Area Shelly Beach West

1.4km

Park Wonthaggi Railway H.a.

1.5km

Playground Kilcunda Foreshore Reserve Playground

2.7km

Playground Sunnyside Park Playground

9.1km

Tourist Attraction Shelley Beach

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Gull Island Lookout

7.5km

Tourist Attraction Pinnacles Lookout

8.5km

Tourist Attraction Cape Woolamai Beach

8.6km

Tourist Attraction Woolamai Surf Beach

8.6km

Tourist Attraction Churchill Island

9.9km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.7km 22 min walk

Punchbowl Beach Punchbowl Beach

7.2 Good

2.1km

Shelley Beach Shelley Beach

7.2 Good

2.8km

Kilcunda Beach Kilcunda Beach

7.9 Very good

5.4km

Bore Beach Bore Beach

7.1 Good

7.5km

Mouth of Powlett Rd Mouth of Powlett Rd

6.9 Good

8.9km

Williamson's Beach Williamson's Beach

7.1 Good

9.3km

Cape Woolamai Beach Cape Woolamai Beach

6.8 Good

9.7km

Woolamai Surf Beach Woolamai Surf Beach

7.5 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Anderson • 2.1km

Transport

Airport

MBW • 70.1km

Bus Station

Inverloch Police Station • 26.2km

Train Station

Stony Point • 27.3km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.1 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7.1 Good

Cameron Clark

10 Exceptional

Awesome beach very slippery and steep to get down to.

Simo

10 Exceptional

Beautiful, remote little beach

Hasindu Siyambalape

10 Exceptional

Bill Webb

8 Very good

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Sandy Waterhole Beach?

The coastline of Sandy Waterhole 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 Sandy Waterhole Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Sandy Waterhole 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 Sandy Waterhole 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 Sandy Waterhole Beach are usually strong.

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

Is the Sandy Waterhole 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 Sandy Waterhole Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Sandy Waterhole 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 Sandy Waterhole Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sandy Waterhole Beach.

There are 2 restaurants nearby.Kilcunda Ocean View Hotel is the closest place located 2600 meters from the beach.

How far is the Sandy Waterhole Beach from parking?

The Sandy Waterhole 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 Sandy Waterhole Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Sandy Waterhole 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?

Sandy Waterhole 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.Sandy Waterhole 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.