Sunnyside North Beach, Clothing-optional beach at Mount Eliza, Victoria, Australia
Sunnyside North Beach is a beach at Mount Eliza that stretches along Port Phillip Bay with sandy shores bordered by rock formations, offering views across calm waters toward Melbourne. The coastline features areas suited for different visitor preferences and provides a quiet waterfront setting.
The beach was established as a legal clothing-optional area in 1983 through the Nudity Prescribed Areas Act, becoming one of three such designated zones in the Melbourne region. This recognition formalized long-standing local practices along the bay.
Different visitor groups use the beach for their own purposes, with couples and families tending toward the middle section while solo visitors gather at the northern end.
Reaching this location from the Sunnyside Road car park requires about a 500 meter walk, with parking spaces becoming limited during warm weather and busy times. Plan to arrive early if you want convenient parking access.
This location is the only legally designated area of its kind on the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay and features well-maintained concrete pathways for access. These carefully maintained paths are uncommon at similar locations elsewhere, making navigation straightforward.
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