Princetown Beach

Princetown Beach is a sandy shore along the Great Ocean Road that extends roughly 800 meters east of Point Ronald with steep banks and small coves facing the Southern Ocean. The area features rock formations and varied marine environments.

The beach is part of a 1906 engineering structure at Point Ronald featuring a 90-meter tunnel designed to regulate water flow from Gellibrand River into the ocean. This construction shaped the coastal hydrology permanently.

The territory around Princetown Beach maintains strong connections to Wadawurrung, Eastern Maar, and Gunditjmara peoples, who serve as Traditional Custodians of the land.

The beach is reached by a roughly 600-meter walking path along Gellibrand River with parking facilities at the starting point. The path itself offers shaded areas and easy access for most visitors.

The river mouth develops seasonal sand bars that require periodic mechanical adjustment to maintain water flow. This recurring natural pattern shapes how the shoreline appears.

Location: Victoria

Elevation above the sea: 14 m

Address: Princetown Beach, Victoria, Australia

GPS coordinates: -38.70627,143.16066

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:25