Kilcunda Beaches
Kilcunda's three south-west facing beaches, Shelly, Kilcunda West 1 and Kilcunda West 2 are known for excellent rock fishing, surfing and stunning views.
Kilcunda's three beaches consist of narrow, high tide beaches bordered by more prominent bluffs and fronted by near-continuous intertidal rock flats. At low tide, the sand is high and dry, and only a few channels in the rocks provide access to the water.
There is a caravan park on the bare bluffs between the town and the coast, and three small platform beaches located either side of the caravan park. The first two are accessible from the caravan park, while the third, Shelly, has a separate car track leading to it from the Bass Highway.
The beaches are dominated by the surrounding rock, which should be treated with caution if swimming, particularly if there is any surf.
All three beaches offer excellent rock fishing, with fishing off the beach only possible at high tide. Don't forget the stunning views from atop the historic Kilcunda Trestle Bridge.
The closest public toilets are located west of the trestle bridge and there is a gravel car park located near the trestle bridge. A cafe and restaurant is located in the township of Kilcunda.
Swimming
Bathing is only recommended at high tide in calm conditions. When a swell is running, waves break over the rocks and strong rips are generated.
Surfing
There is a good right hand reef break off Black Head, on the west side of Shelly Beach.
Fishing
All three beaches offer excellent rock fishing, with fishing off the beach only possible at high tide.
Review:
These beaches are not really suitable for swimming but there are lots of rocky areas to explore at low tide.
Head down to the beach from the carpark next to the playground and skate park. There is a wooden staircase at both ends of the large car park. If you head east the beach ends at the rocky headland. If you head west there is a path which leads down from the Kilcunda Oceanview Holiday Retreat and at the extreme west end of the beach there is a dog off leash area.
Shelly has a separate access road from the Bass Highway which is signed. There's a curved sandy beach fronted by a large rocky area.
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Location
Bass Highway, Kilcunda 3995 Map
Web Links
→ Kilcunda West 1 Beach (BeachSafe)
→ Kilcunda West 2 Beach (BeachSafe)
→ Shelly Beach (BeachSafe)
