Photo of Five Mile Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Five Mile Beach with turquoise pure water surface

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Photo of Five Mile Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Five Mile Beach

Yanakie, Australia

#140 out of 154 in Victoria

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Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Tidal River • 13.8 km

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National Park Wilsons Promontory National Park

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National Park Sealers Cove

7.4km

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About

Five Mile Beach is located on the Bass Strait and it is in the 16th place out of 20 beaches in the South Gippsland Shire region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine 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. There is a campsite located nearby.

Five Mile 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.

Five Mile 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 Five Mile 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 • 13.8 km

Map of beach

National Park Wilsons Promontory National Park

7.1km

National Park Sealers Cove

7.4km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Five Mile Beach?

The Five Mile 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 Five Mile Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Five Mile 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 Five Mile 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.

The waves in the Five Mile Beach are usually strong.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Five Mile Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Five Mile 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 Five Mile Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Five Mile 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.

What are the key audiences of Five Mile Beach?

Five Mile Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers (caravans / tent)

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Five Mile Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Five Mile Beach.

How far is the Five Mile Beach from parking?

The Five Mile 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit Five Mile Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Five Mile 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?

Five Mile 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.Five Mile 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.