Venus Bay

Victoria


Home to some of South Gippsland's loveliest beaches, the 26km-long sandy crescent of Venus Bay makes for a relaxed destination, though it gets packed over summer. It has beautiful swimming beaches (Beach 1 has a surf life-saving club), bushwalks and a tiny township comprising a general store, a cafe and takeaway food. It's a good base for the surrounding region, including Wilsons Promontory, wineries, food producers and the Great Southern Rail Trail.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Victoria attractions

1. Thirsty Work Studio Gallery

3.48 MILES

On the road to Venus Bay, this well-curated contemporary gallery space exhibits eclectic works by mainly local artists.

2. Bunurong Marine & Coastal Park

10.19 MILES

A stunning, cliff-hugging drive between Inverloch and Cape Paterson, this beautiful stretch of coast offers some fantastic views, secluded beaches and…

3. Koonwarra Farmers Market

12.83 MILES

Koonwarra's farmers market has mostly organic everything (fruit, vegetables, berries, coffee), plus hormone-free beef and chemical-free cheeses.

4. Celia Rosser Gallery

15.29 MILES

A bright art space, this gallery features the works of renowned botanical artist Celia Rosser, who's most famous for her banksia watercolours. The Banksia…

5. Cape Liptrap Coastal Park

15.39 MILES

Along the coastline that arches west from the Prom is a scenic coastal park. Here the Cape Liptrap Lighthouse (c 1913) offers sublime ocean vistas, and…

6. Waratah Hills Vineyard

17.15 MILES

A five-minute drive out of Fish Creek on the road to Wilsons Promontory, this attractive winery offers free tastings at its cellar door in a converted…

7. Coal Creek Village

17.6 MILES

The site of a historic coal mine is now a recreation of a 19th-century mining town. A little less polished and touristy than other similar places in…

8. Islantis Surf Experience

27.28 MILES

Set up as a shrine to Australian surfing, this multimedia surf museum begins with an audiovisual tribute to legendary Aussie surfers, before leading into…