Venus Bay

Venus Bay is a small coastal settlement, nestled in vegetated sand dunes that back onto the wild waters and golden sands of the Bass Strait coastline. Close to the township, there are five superb surf beaches that are patrolled by surf lifesavers in the summer months, as well as the state's longest sand spit at Anderson Inlet, where you can find safe, sheltered beaches ideal for families and swimming. The coastline from Venus Bay to Cape Liptrap offers visitors the chance to see an old lighthouse and native Australian plants and wildlife.

Quick facts

• Population approximately 500
• 160 kilometres southeast of Melbourne
• Surfing
• Fishing. 

Activities and attractions

• Enjoy excellent surfing and windsurfing
• Walk the Point Smythe Nature trail through thick coastal vegetation
• Enjoy river, surf and estuary fishing
• See kangaroos grazing near mangrove flats along tranquil Anderson Inlet
• Take a self-guided bushwalk among the tea-tree at Cape Liptrap Coastal Park and see the historic lighthouse
• Stroll along the Tarwin Lower boardwalk, which follows the Tarwin River, a good spot for fishing
• View abundant bird life and mangroves at Bald Hill wetlands (close to Tarwin Lower and heading towards Walkerville).

How to get there

Venus Bay is around 2 hour's drive from Melbourne, along the South Gippsland Highway.