Cheviot Beach

Cheviot Beach is a sandy shore along Victoria's coast within Point Nepean National Park, featuring limestone cliffs that rise above the water. Dark sand covers the beach, and at low tide, rock pools teeming with sea creatures become visible along the shoreline.

The beach takes its name from the merchant ship Cheviot, which sank in a severe storm near this coast in 1887 and claimed 35 lives. The wreck remains on the seafloor, marking one of the area's deadliest maritime disasters.

The beach draws visitors who come to reflect on historical events and the coast's connection to significant moments in the nation's past. People walk the shoreline as a way to honor those who were lost at sea or in the waters here.

Swimming is permanently prohibited here due to strong rips, underwater rocks, and dangerous reef formations that become especially hazardous at low tide. Stay on marked trails and avoid climbing the cliffs to keep yourself safe while exploring the area.

For decades, this section of coast was off-limits to the public, used by the Australian Army as a defense facility and officer training ground. This military history kept the area isolated and helped preserve it as a quieter, less crowded coastal destination.