Photo of Cotters Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Cotters Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Cotters Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Cotters Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

6.9

Good

Cotters Beach

Yanakie, Australia

#145 out of 154 in Victoria

6.9

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

Tidal River • 12.2 km

Map of beach

Park Wilsons Promontory Marine Park

1.3km

National Park Fairy Cove

1.8km

National Park Tongue Point

2.4km

National Park Whisky Bay

4.6km

National Park Big Drift

4.8km

National Park Picnic Bay

5km

National Park Leonard Bay

5.6km

Hiking Area Prom Lovers Bench

6.4km

Hiking Area Lilly Pilly Gully Circuit

7km

Tourist Attraction Prom Wildlife Walk

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Little Drift

6.3km

Tourist Attraction Mount Bishop

6.4km

Tourist Attraction Millers Landing

6.5km

Landmark Vereker Outlook

7.3km

Tourist Attraction Wilsons Promontory Cruises

7.6km

Tourist Attraction Pillar Point Lookout

7.7km

Tourist Attraction Ned Neale's Lookout

9km

Historical Landmark Lookout of Waratah Bay

7.1km

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About

Cotters Beach is located on the Bass Strait and it is in the 18th place out of 20 beaches in the South Gippsland Shire region The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting 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.

Cotters 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.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Darby Beach, which has a rating of 7.6.

Cotters Beach (South Gippsland Shire) is located outside the Tidal River 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 Cotters 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

+13 ^o C +11 ^o C

Air temperature

5.4 M/S

Wind

+13 ^o C

Water temperature

1.9 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Tidal River • 12.2 km

Map of beach

Park Wilsons Promontory Marine Park

1.3km

National Park Fairy Cove

1.8km

National Park Tongue Point

2.4km

National Park Whisky Bay

4.6km

National Park Big Drift

4.8km

National Park Picnic Bay

5km

National Park Leonard Bay

5.6km

Hiking Area Prom Lovers Bench

6.4km

Hiking Area Lilly Pilly Gully Circuit

7km

Tourist Attraction Prom Wildlife Walk

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Little Drift

6.3km

Tourist Attraction Mount Bishop

6.4km

Tourist Attraction Millers Landing

6.5km

Landmark Vereker Outlook

7.3km

Tourist Attraction Wilsons Promontory Cruises

7.6km

Tourist Attraction Pillar Point Lookout

7.7km

Tourist Attraction Ned Neale's Lookout

9km

Historical Landmark Lookout of Waratah Bay

7.1km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

4.4km

Darby Beach Darby Beach

7.6 Very good

6.3km

Fairy Cove Beach Fairy Cove Beach

7.6 Very good

9.4km

Picnic Bay Beach Picnic Bay Beach

7.7 Very good

10.3km

Leonard Bay Beach Leonard Bay Beach

7.5 Very good

11km

Squeaky Beach Squeaky Beach

8.6 Excellent

12.6km

Norman Beach Norman Beach

8.3 Very good

17.3km

Oberon Bay Beach Oberon Bay Beach

7.5 Very good

17.4km

Waratah Shallow Beach Waratah Shallow Beach

7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Tidal River • 12.2km

Transport

Airport

WHL • 33.4km

Bus Station

Inverloch Police Station • 56.4km

Train Station

Korumburra • 67.2km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Cotters 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 Cotters Beach?

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

The waves in the Cotters Beach are usually strong.

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

Is the Cotters 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 Cotters Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Cotters 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.

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cotters Beach.

How far is the Cotters Beach from parking?

The Cotters 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 Cotters Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Cotters Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Prom Wildlife Walk located in 2.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Cotters Beach is January. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 13°C and water 12°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Cotters Beach (Shire of South Gippsland) 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.Cotters Beach (Shire of South Gippsland) 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.