What is the water and sand quality of the Picnic Bay Beach?

The Picnic Bay Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Picnic Bay Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Picnic Bay Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Picnic Bay Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Picnic Bay Beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Picnic Bay Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Picnic Bay Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Picnic Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Picnic Bay Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature </li><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Picnic Bay Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Picnic Bay Beach.

How far is the Picnic Bay Beach from parking?

The Picnic Bay Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Picnic Bay Beach?

There are 3 attractions near Picnic Bay Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Mount Bishop located in 2.4 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Picnic Bay Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Picnic Bay Beach is January. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 13°C and water 12°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Picnic Bay Beach (Shire of South Gippsland) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Picnic Bay Beach (Shire of South Gippsland) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Picnic Bay Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Picnic Bay Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Picnic Bay Beach with spacious bay

Photo of Picnic Bay Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Picnic Bay Beach located in natural area

Picnic Bay Beach

Yanakie, Australia

7.7

#79 out of 154 in Victoria 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Perfect for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Tidal River • 3.1 km

Map of beach

National Park Whisky Bay

50m

National Park Picnic Bay

50m

National Park Leonard Bay

360m

Hiking Area Tidal Overlook viewpoint 2

2km

Hiking Area Prom Lovers Bench

2.3km

National Park Fairy Cove

3km

Park Norman Beach - North Bay

3.1km

Hiking Area Lilly Pilly Gully Circuit

3.4km

National Park Tongue Point

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Mount Bishop

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Pillar Point Lookout

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Wilsons Promontory Cruises

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Prom Wildlife Walk

7.2km

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Picnic Bay Beach is located on the Bass Strait and it is in the 8th place out of 20 beaches in the South Gippsland Shire region The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+15 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

6.4 M/S

Wind

+13 ^o C

Water temperature

2.7 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Tidal River • 3.1 km

Map of beach

National Park Whisky Bay

50m

National Park Picnic Bay

50m

National Park Leonard Bay

360m

Hiking Area Tidal Overlook viewpoint 2

2km

Hiking Area Prom Lovers Bench

2.3km

National Park Fairy Cove

3km

Park Norman Beach - North Bay

3.1km

Hiking Area Lilly Pilly Gully Circuit

3.4km

National Park Tongue Point

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Mount Bishop

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Pillar Point Lookout

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Wilsons Promontory Cruises

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Prom Wildlife Walk

7.2km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

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Localities

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Tidal River • 3.1km

Transport

Airport

WHL • 39.3km

Bus Station

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Train Station

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