The Nine Best Coastal Walks Near Melbourne for 2023
These coastal walks near Melbourne are nothing short of astounding — we're so lucky to have such stunning natural landscapes on our doorstep.
A much-loved playground for nature lovers, Wilsons Promontory National Park is packed full of scenic hikes, including plenty of ocean-kissing coastal treks. 
TIDAL RIVER TO WHISKY BAY, WILSONS PROMONTORY
The heritage-listed Great Ocean Road is a famously stunning drive, but you can experience its beauty from a different perspective, with a trek along the Great Ocean Walk. 
GREAT OCEAN WALK, GREAT OCEAN ROAD
You won't find a much more breathtaking way to work off all that Mornington Peninsula winery-hopping than a jaunt along The Coastal Walk — a famous beachside trail linking the Cape Schanck Lighthouse and Point Nepean National Park. 
THE COASTAL WALK, MORNINGTON PENINSULA
If you're after a walking trail that boasts buckets of solitude and serenity, consider the George Bass Coastal Walk a winner. 
GEORGE BASS COASTAL WALK, BASS COAST
The Cape Woolamai Beacon Walk puts you up close and personal with the picturesque southern tip of Phillip Island. 
CAPE WOOLAMAI BEACON WALK, PHILLIP ISLAND
With an easel in hand and a stretched canvas, many famous Australian artists have captured the spectacular southern Melbourne coastline in their work. 
BAYSIDE COASTAL ART TRAIL, BRIGHTON
The Cape Schanck lighthouse once guided ships safely on this dangerous stretch of coastal shore along the Mornington Peninsula; now the 150-year-old building greets sprightly walkers traversing the salty track. 
BUSHRANGERS BAY WALKING TRAIL, MORNINGTON PENINSULA
The Surf Coast Walk is a 44-kilometre track connecting the towns of Torquay, Anglesea and Aireys Inlet. You don't have to cover all of it at once, either — just pick a section that suits you.
SURF COAST WALK, GREAT OCEAN ROAD
Teaming architecture, history and art with some idyllic water views, the Hobsons Bay Coastal Trail offers more than just a healthy dose of Mother Nature. In total, this 23-kilometre stretch runs from the Westgate Bridge to Skeleton Creek.
HOBSONS BAY COASTAL TRAIL
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