Campbells Cove Beach (Werribee South)
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Campbells Cove is a south-east facing section of low coast, located at the end of Cunninghams Road and backed by the rough Campbells Cove Road, which runs along the 5 m high basalt bluffs. Numerous fishing shacks back and, in some cases overhang, the beaches, many fronted by small jetties and slipways. The north beach begins at the fenced southern boundary of Point Cook RAAF base and extends south for 1.2 km to Cunningham Road and the basalt outcrops. Beyond this the south beach, with more shacks, extends for another 700 m to a seawall reinforced point.
The beaches are fronted by shallow, 100 to 200 m wide sand and rock flats. In places where the beaches have eroded, basalt boulders and seawalls replace the beach.
Swimming is only possible at high tide when the sand flats are covered.
The beach has a least hazardous rating of 1/10.
Review:
To get to the northern beach head along Campbells Cove Road towards the north east past a long row of colourful huts from Cunningham's Road. The main beach comprises a 200m long thin strip of sand backed by vegetation. The foreshore is piled high with shells and sea-weed and isn't very attractive, especially on hot days when it could get smelly.
The water was fairly shallow but didn't have rocks and is only suitable for swimming at high tide. In the past this beach was clothing optional but that is no longer the case. The east end has a creek and fence to stop access to Department of Defence land. To the west the beach peters out to nothing and the beach huts start.
Access for Dogs:
Dogs are allowed on the beach on leash.
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Location
Campbells Cove Road, Werribee South 3030 Map
Web Links
→ Campbells Cove Beach North (Beachsafe)
→ Campbells Cove Beach South (Beachsafe)
