Western Beach is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Port Phillip Bay, which is found in the region of VIC, Australia.

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Western Beach Review

Western Beach is a very good option as an Australian beach when looking for in the area of VIC.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Western Beach.

It is located in the area of Port Phillip Bay, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of VIC.

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Is Western Beach a top ranked beach in Australia?

So, when it comes to comparing Western Beach with the rest, is it in the Top 10 beaches in Australia? Is it in the Top 20 beaches in Australia? Well, the best way to find out is to check our Current Australia Best Beach Rankings and see if Western Beach makes the list of most beautiful beaches in Australia!

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Holiday in Western Beach

Port Phillip Bay is a place in VIC that is very enjoyable to visit and provides a great environment for a holiday.

There have been no negative reports recieved from Locals, Tourists, Fishermen, Surfers, Swimmers or Campers at Western Beach.

Camping in Western Beach

If you intend on camping in Western Beach it is best to see if a booking is required beforehand. When permitted, choosing to go free camping in Western Beach is acceptable, but it is important you follow the local rules of Port Phillip Bay.

Generally coastal areas in Australia like Western Beach have a myriad of options for caravans, caravan parks, tents and campgrounds.

Fishing in Western Beach

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Port Phillip Bay require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Western Beach it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Western Beach

Througout Australia and in places such as Port Phillip Bay, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Western Beach, please be mindful of rip currents, ocean conditions, big swells, drops offs, rocks and marine stingers and predators.

Always swim between the flags in Western Beach where available. Never swim alone!

It is highly recommended you visit Beach Safe Australia before visiting Western Beach to ensure you are prepared for the weather and tidal conditions.

Accomodation in Western Beach

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like Port Phillip Bay can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Western Beach can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Western Beach

Please note - many Australian speicies are protected, and VIC is no exception. Do not feed local wildlife and please be aware you are visiting their natural habitat around Port Phillip Bay.

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Western Beach may include:

Marine life in Western Beach: Sharks, Whales, Stingrays, Manta Rays, Turtles, Seals, Dolphins, Starfish, Jellyfish, Blue Bottles, Crabs.

Wildlife life in Western Beach: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

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Surfing in Western Beach

Experienced surfers will find VIC conditions vary from day to day. It is advised to always wear a wetsuit and never surf in Western Beach alone.

Boating in Western Beach

Please enquire directly with Western Beach or the office of Port Phillip Bay to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Western Beach.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Western Beach is one of the limited nude beaches in Australia. As a general rule, unless there is clear signage, you cannot assume a beach in VIC is one of the few permitted topless beaches in Australia.

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