Eastern Beach, Art Deco beach complex in Geelong, Australia.
Eastern Beach is a seaside complex on Corio Bay with a curved waterfront and a shark-proof swimming enclosure built in the 1930s. The site includes a children's pool, pavilions, and a walking path that runs along the water's edge.
Development of the beach started in 1927 with concrete stairs and terraces built along the waterfront. The swimming enclosure opened in 1939, marking the completion of the main construction work.
The beach reflects how people in the 1930s saw seaside recreation as a social gathering place. The Art Deco design shows how Australia shaped its vision of modern coastal leisure during that era.
The complex has changing rooms, picnic areas, and is easy to reach with public paths. Visitors should plan to come during daytime hours and warmer days when facilities are fully available and most used.
During the 1993 renovation, residents could buy individual planks of the boardwalk and have their names added. This personal involvement created a direct link between the community and the place.
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