Photo of Fairy Cove Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Fairy Cove Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Fairy Cove Beach with spacious multi bays

Photo of Fairy Cove Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Fairy Cove Beach located in natural area

Photo of Fairy Cove Beach and its beautiful scenery

Photo of Fairy Cove Beach surrounded by mountains

Photo of Fairy Cove Beach backed by cliffs

Photo of Fairy Cove Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.6

Very good

Fairy Cove Beach

Yanakie, Australia

#84 out of 154 in Victoria

7.6

Very good

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

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Located outside the settlement

Tidal River • 6.5 km

Map of beach

National Park Fairy Cove

50m

National Park Tongue Point

1km

National Park Whisky Bay

2.9km

National Park Picnic Bay

3.3km

National Park Leonard Bay

3.8km

Park Wilsons Promontory Marine Park

4.7km

Hiking Area Prom Lovers Bench

5.3km

Hiking Area Tidal Overlook viewpoint 2

5.5km

Hiking Area Lilly Pilly Gully Circuit

6.1km

Tourist Attraction Prom Wildlife Walk

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Mount Bishop

5.3km

Tourist Attraction Pillar Point Lookout

5.9km

Tourist Attraction Wilsons Promontory Cruises

6.1km

Landmark Vereker Outlook

9.2km

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About

Fairy Cove 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 spacious several bays 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.

Fairy Cove 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 at some distance, within 300 meters.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Picnic Bay Beach, which has a rating of 7.7.

Fairy Cove 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 Fairy Cove 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.

Weather

history

+15 ^o C +11 ^o C

Air temperature

5.2 M/S

Wind

+14 ^o C

Water temperature

1.8 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Tidal River • 6.5 km

Map of beach

National Park Fairy Cove

50m

National Park Tongue Point

1km

National Park Whisky Bay

2.9km

National Park Picnic Bay

3.3km

National Park Leonard Bay

3.8km

Park Wilsons Promontory Marine Park

4.7km

Hiking Area Prom Lovers Bench

5.3km

Hiking Area Tidal Overlook viewpoint 2

5.5km

Hiking Area Lilly Pilly Gully Circuit

6.1km

Tourist Attraction Prom Wildlife Walk

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Mount Bishop

5.3km

Tourist Attraction Pillar Point Lookout

5.9km

Tourist Attraction Wilsons Promontory Cruises

6.1km

Landmark Vereker Outlook

9.2km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

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Localities

Nearest

Tidal River • 6.5km

Transport

Airport

WHL • 37.8km

Bus Station

Inverloch Police Station • 61.5km

Train Station

Korumburra • 73.2km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Fairy Cove Beach?

The coastline of Fairy Cove 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.

What are the key activities at Fairy Cove Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Fairy Cove 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 Fairy Cove 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.

Fairy Cove Beach is partially protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Fairy Cove Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Fairy Cove 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Fairy Cove Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Fairy Cove 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:

On the territory of the national park / reserve
Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Fairy Cove Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Fairy Cove Beach.

How far is the Fairy Cove Beach from parking?

The Fairy Cove 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 Fairy Cove Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Fairy Cove Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Prom Wildlife Walk located in 4.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Fairy Cove Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Fairy Cove 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Fairy Cove 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.Fairy Cove 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.