The beaches of Melbourne and Victoria have a different hue and texture to those of the Australian east coast. Port Phillip’s ...

Read our guide to the best beaches in Melbourne and Victoria, as recommended by Telegraph Travel. Find expert advice on the best spots for families, swimming, surfing, walking and relaxation.

Melbourne is more Neighbours than Home and Away, but there are still some great beaches. Credit: Jason South And the best thing is, all you need is a myki card and a towel to make the most of them.

The beach is also just a short walk from all the restaurants, galleries and cafés that make Brighton one of the most popular upmarket suburbs in Melbourne. Distance from CB D: 13.5km by car ...

But in a more granular ranking of Melbourne’s best beaches, the travel site lists St Kilda beach as No.1, above Brighton and Elwood. St Kilda was ranked Melbourne’s best beach.

Looking for nudist beaches in Melbourne? We've found the best clothing-optional beaches you can visit if you're feeling brave.

Four of Melbourne's beaches attract a "special class" of bather, says Luke Buckmaster in the West Australian. Sunnyside North, Campbell's Cove, Point Impossible and Southside are all official nude ...

The beaches of Melbourne and Victoria have a different hue and texture to those of the Australian east coast. Port Phillip’s evocative bay services the city with gentle curves of sand ...