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Darby 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.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Darby Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Fairy Cove Beach, which has a rating of 7.6.
Darby Beach (South Gippsland Shire) is located outside the Tidal River settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Darby Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Tidal River 6.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Tidal River 3.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Tidal River 1.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Tidal River 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Tidal River 10 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Tidal River 10.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Tidal River 12.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Sandy Point 1.8 km
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The coastline of Darby Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Darby Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
The waves in the Darby Beach are usually strong.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Darby Beach for swimming is positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The region of the Darby 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:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Darby Beach.
The Darby Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 1 attractions near Darby Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Prom Wildlife Walk located in 2.8 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Darby 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. See more details in weather section.
Darby 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.Darby 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Sydney 7.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
North Haven 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Tweed Heads 1.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand
Esperance 7.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Port Douglas 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Sydney 6.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
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