Waratah Bay South Gippsland - Victoria

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Waratah Bay is a small township on the South Eastern coast of Australia, between Sandy Point and Walkerville, and is only a short drive to Wilsons Promontory National Park. Waratah Bay can be found (when coming from Melbourne) by travelling along the South Gippsland Highway and turning right just past Meeniyan. Follow the directions to Wilson’s Promontory until you see the sign posts to Waratah Bay and Sandy Point. Being approx. 175 km south-east of Melbourne it’s a comfortable 2 hour drive, which makes Waratah Bay an accessible beachside destination and day trip. Peaceful and almost secluded would be one description of the beaches and the township, mainly because it is at the end of the road. So if peace and quiet is what you are seeking, Waratah Bay might just be the place for you to visit, buy a holiday home or even build a permanent residence.

Waratah Bay Beach – Beaches in most South Gippsland coastal towns are sandy, clean and peaceful. This one is used in both winter and summer months for horse riding, swimming, surfing, body boarding, boating, whale watching and the occasional kite surfing, though the beach further north at Shallow Inlet in Sandy Point, tends to provide more suitable conditions. Small amounts of seaweed wash up on the beach here but I’ve not known it to ever be a bother as it adds to the naturalness and general appeal of the area.

Waratah Bay Facilities – There really isn’t much here besides a fantastic beach, kiosk and caravan park, playground, boat ramp, picnic area and walking tracks.

Waratah Bay Township – The township itself is full of fairly basic holiday houses, some are an older style but a few quite modern ones are being constructed. The Foster retail shops are only 20 minutes drive away and provide the main source of food and supplies for Wilson’s Promontory, Waratah Bay and Sandy Point. The beach is only a short walk across the road from the town.

Activities In And Around Waratah Bay – Like most coastal towns in South Gippsland, this one also has beautiful and safe beaches for swimming, beach fishing, body boarding and surfing. Only a short drive away are the historic Walkerville Lime Kilns, Art and Craft Studios and several good wineries, with the best windsurfing to be found only minutes down the road at Shallow Inlet.

Boating And Supplies – Boat ramps are located close-by at Yanakie, Waratah Bay, Walkerville and Shallow Inlet if you prefer to fish in the bay. Waratah Bay also has a Caravan Park and Kiosk to supply your basic needs, but most people would travel the 20 minutes drive to Foster or Fish Creek for groceries, bottleshops, restaurants, coffee shops, cafes, garages, beauty therapy, chemists, medical and other goods and services.

Waratah Bay Surf Lifesaving Club – Waratah Bay has several beaches that are patrolled by lifeguards during the swimming season, both at Sandy Point and Waratah Bay township itself and this lifesaving club is actually located at Sandy Point. Swimming between the flags will maximize your safety. There is always a convenient surfing and body-boarding spot assigned right near the lifeguard station as well. These beaches are very clean like everywhere on the South Gippsland coast, and, even in the most popular tourist time, there is always an abundance of space to be found for a hit of beach volleyball or cricket. It’s a great place for body-boarding and pleasure surfing too.

Shallow Inlet – Surrounded by farmland and situated between Sandy Point and Yanakie, this inlet is a popular haven for fishing, bird watching, swimming, windsurfing and kite surfing. True to it’s name, most places are shallow and safe for children to swim and play in peace. Access to Shall Inlet by road is only a short drive past the Sandy Point turnoff or turn right off the Fish Creek Promontory Road before you get to Yanakie. It is well signed so you can’t miss it!

Whale Watching at Waratah Bay – The Whales Could Be Visiting any time between July and November! The Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) migrate to the southern coasts of Australia each winter, and have a habit of calving or resting very close to shore at Waratah Bay. Find out more about Waratah Bay Whale Watching here.

Photos From Waratah Bay – You can find a set of pictures from Waratah Bay sandy beaches and the surrounding farmland, towns, animals, horse riding on the beach, people fishing, surfing and swimming, seagulls, birds and plants, the caravan park, street signs, a young boy running on the beach, the town playground, a seat in the park, Waratah House Couples Accommodation, on the page below.