Beaches and coastline
Victoria has almost 2,000 kilometres of coastline, which stretches from the South Australian border to the New South Wales border in the north-east corner of Victoria and fronts the Southern Ocean, Bass Strait and the Tasman Sea.
The Victorian coastline is always changing, due to weather, wind, waves, and tides. The landscape ranges from sand dunes, wetlands and heath land, to forests and woodland, sheer cliffs, rocky shores and sandy beaches.
National, state and coastal parks protect much of the coastline, with more than 20 marine parks and sanctuaries protecting the waters up to 5.5 kilometres offshore.
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Discover the tunnels, lookouts and fortifications of Point Nepean, once and quarantine station and then a military fortification. Explore on foot or hire a bicycle to get around the national park.
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The Twelve Apostles are spectacular rock stacks that rise up to 70 metres from the Southern Ocean. The 20 million year old formations are seen best from lookouts between Apollo Bay and Port Campbell.
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The stacks that tower from the ocean in the Bay of Islands create a haunting natural landscape.
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Enjoy stunning scenery from start to finsish on the 300 kilometre Great Ocean Road stretching from Geelong in the east to Nelson in the west.
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Cape Bridgewater has some of the highest coastal cliffs in Victoria overlooking the deep-blue waters of Bridgewater Bay, one of the most beautiful beaches in Australia. Watch out for Australias largest breeding colony of fur seals.
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One of Gippsland's highlights, the Ninety Mile Beach is one of the longest and most beautiful stretches of sand in the world offering a wealth of beach activities.
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Mornington Peninsula spoils you for choice with calm sandy beaches that extend from Frankston near Melbourne along the length of the Peninsula.
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From blowholes to caves and unusual rock formations, Phillip Island is a popular getaway for its beautiful coastal scenery, sheltered bay beaches and wild surf beaches.
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Gippsland boasts some of the states most beautiful beaches, perfect for all types of visitors be they families, anglers or surfers.
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The Great Ocean Road has some of Australias best beaches. Discover kilometres of clean, golden sand and crashing waves all along the coast.
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