Photo of Little Waterloo Bay Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Little Waterloo Bay Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Little Waterloo Bay Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Little Waterloo Bay Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Little Waterloo Bay Beach located in natural area

Photo of Little Waterloo Bay Beach and its beautiful scenery

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7.9

Very good

Little Waterloo Bay Beach

Yanakie, Australia

#71 out of 154 in Victoria

7.9

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Perfect for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Tidal River • 10.1 km

Map of beach

National Park Sealers Cove

5km

National Park Lilly Pilly Gully Boardwalk

9.6km

Park Norman Beach - North Bay

9.9km

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About

Little Waterloo Bay Beach is located on the Bass Strait and it is in the 6th place out of 20 beaches in the South Gippsland Shire region The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine 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, hikers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

Little Waterloo Bay 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.

To get to the beach, you need to drive along a dirt road about 2km long.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Refuge Cove Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.

Little Waterloo Bay 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, 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 • 10.1 km

Map of beach

National Park Sealers Cove

5km

National Park Lilly Pilly Gully Boardwalk

9.6km

Park Norman Beach - North Bay

9.9km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

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3.9km

Refuge Cove Beach Refuge Cove Beach

8.3 Very good

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Sealers Cove Beach Sealers Cove Beach

8.2 Very good

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Oberon Bay Beach Oberon Bay Beach

7.5 Very good

10km

Norman Beach Norman Beach

8.3 Very good

11.6km

Squeaky Beach Squeaky Beach

8.6 Excellent

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Five Mile Beach Five Mile Beach

7 Good

12.8km

Leonard Bay Beach Leonard Bay Beach

7.5 Very good

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Picnic Bay Beach Picnic Bay Beach

7.7 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Tidal River • 10.1km

Transport

Airport

WHL • 42.5km

Bus Station

Leongatha Railway Station/Long St • 77.6km

Train Station

Korumburra • 87.9km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Little Waterloo Bay Beach?

The Little Waterloo Bay Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Little Waterloo Bay Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Little Waterloo Bay Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Little Waterloo Bay 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.

Little Waterloo Bay Beach is partially protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Little Waterloo Bay Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Little Waterloo Bay 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Little Waterloo Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Little Waterloo Bay 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:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Little Waterloo Bay Beach?

Little Waterloo Bay Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Wild camping lovers (tent)
Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Little Waterloo Bay Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Little Waterloo Bay Beach.

How far is the Little Waterloo Bay Beach from parking?

The Little Waterloo Bay Beach has no parking spot and you have to drive on a dirt road to reach it.

What is the best time of the year to visit Little Waterloo Bay Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Little Waterloo Bay 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.