There are few more liberating feelings than getting completely naked at the beach.
Feeling the fresh air on your skin, the wind blowing through your hair, and the sun warming every exposed millimetre of your flesh, is a freedom unlike any other you can experience.
But for those people who like to do this, Victoria, or for that matter the whole of Australia, doesn’t have all that many options available to them.
This might come as a surprise, considering Australia has over 50,000 km of coastline – so you’d think there would be enough places to create designated areas where you can let it all hang out.
But the fact remains, by and large, nude sunbathing is generally frowned upon.
That said, there are a handful of beaches in Victoria where you can legally strip off. Or at the very least, are unlikely to meet any police resistance if you do so.
In this article, we will highlight them for you, so the next time you feel the urge to get naked at the beach, you can head to any of these destinations and do so with confidence.
Southside Nudist Beach
Address: Jarosite Rd, Bells Beach VIC 3216
Located roughly halfway between Torquay and Anglesea, about a 2 hour and 45 minute drive from Melbourne, the Southside Nudist Beach is a very popular spot among naturists.
Thanks mainly to the fact the beach is protected from the wind, this is a perfect spot for sunbathing when the weather is good.
You’ll be pleased to discover that under the Nudity (Prescribed Areas) Act of 1983, this beach is actually a designated legal nudist beach. So you will be able to get completely naked without any worries.
Just be sure to put plenty of sunscreen on ALL parts of your body.
The Oaks East Nude Beach
Address: Cape Paterson-Inverloch Rd, Cape Paterson VIC 3995
Situated in Cape Paterson, this picturesque, little-known beach is an accompaniment to the main Oaks East Beach.
It will take you about two hours to drive there from Melbourne, but once you arrive you will be able to take your clothes off in the area that lies around the rocks on its left-hand side.
Be mindful that this is an unofficial nude beach, the thing protected strip of sand is usually pretty quiet.
It also features a collection of lovely rock pools which are perfect to have a dip in, to cool off from the heat of the sun.
Sunnyside North Nudist Beach
Address: Sunnyside Rd, Mount Eliza, Victoria 3930
Nestled within the Mount Eliza region of the Sunnyside North Nudist Beach is the closest destination on this list from Melbourne.
Located about an hour’s drive from the CBD, on the Mornington Peninsula, this nudist beach has a reputation for being a notoriously difficult place to find. Though you wouldn’t know it, because it is usually pretty busy.
Laying just a little bit past Frankston, the beach has a really good vibe, and there is plenty of safety in numbers. So women should not feel worried about coming here on their own.
The surrounding scenery is beautiful too, whilst the water is the perfect temperature for a swim.
Point Impossible Nudist Beach
Address: 425 The Esplanade, Torquay VIC 3228
Another nudist beach near Torquay, the Point Impossible Nudist Beach is well set up for visitors. Not only does it have a large car park, it also has well maintained and clean toilets too.
For those who are looking to reconnect with nature, this is a fantastic spot because the beauty of it surrounds you in abundance.
The sand here is a very attractive colour, whilst the water conditions are perfect for a bit of nude swimming. There are also usually enough people here to ensure you don’t feel self-conscious and plenty of shade can be found too.
Final Thought!
So there you have it! Our selection of four of the best nude beaches in Victoria.
Like we said at the top, there aren’t that many nude beaches in the state. But sometimes less is more.
So, if you love nothing more than to strut around the beach in your full birthday suit, you should head to any of these destinations and indulge until your heart is content.