Altona Beach

Altona Beach is a sandy coastline in Victoria with wide flats and shallow water that extends along the shoreline. A long pier extends into the water and is supported by ample parking areas located along the waterfront promenade.

The site became an organized swimming destination when the Altona Life Saving Club was established in 1927, marking the beginning of formal safety management. This early focus on protecting swimmers shaped how the location developed as a bathing place.

This beach serves as a gathering place where locals and visitors come to swim, walk, and spend time by the water during warmer months. The wide sandy flats and gentle shoreline draw people of all ages who enjoy the relaxed rhythm of a seaside environment.

This beach offers water access aids year-round for those with mobility needs, particularly useful during warmer seasons. Visitors can take advantage of the shallow water and wide sand flats to enter safely.

This was the first Australian beach to install permanent water access matting, allowing year-round entry for people with mobility challenges. This early commitment to inclusive bathing conditions set it apart from other coastal locations.