Beaches near Melbourne

The closest beach getaway from Melbourne city would be Phillip Island where the white sand beaches are a major attraction for a large number of tourists. If you go to Great Ocean Road, you are in for a beautiful long drive. You can visit the Bells Beach which is most famous for water sports or go to Lorne and have a relaxing time. A short drive from Melbourne and you reach Wollongong where you can enjoy white sand beaches and enjoy unique water sports. You can choose to go by air or by road to Fleurieu Peninsula. The spectacular beaches in this region are hidden among the green hills bounded by clifftops. A little further away is Port Stephens which is an idyllic beach getaway. There are over 26 golden beaches and numerous blue bays and pretty inlets where you can enjoy fresh seafood and local wine. A little over an hour's flight will take you to Coffs Harbour which is very famous for the breathtaking crescent-shaped beaches. Further away is Gold Coast, a region defined by spectacular golden sand beaches. If you are looking for some place where you can enjoy a calm weekend, you can head to the Tweed-Coolangatta region. It is a 2 hour flight from Melbourne and you can enjoy some solitude at the beaches. Travel for a little longer and you reach the beach-side town with numerous spectacular beaches! Fiji is an option if you wouldn't mind a long flight! All in all, beaches are plenty around Melbourne and you're sure to be spoiled for choice!