Cheviot Beach, Sandy beach at Point Nepean National Park, Australia
The beach stretches along the Victoria coast with limestone cliffs, dark sand, and shallow rock pools filled with marine creatures at low tide.
In 1887, the SS Cheviot merchant vessel encountered a severe storm near this beach, leading to its wreck and the loss of 35 lives.
The beach gained national recognition in 1967 when Prime Minister Harold Holt disappeared while swimming, leading to the creation of a memorial overlook.
Swimming remains prohibited at this beach due to strong permanent rips, underwater rocks, and dangerous reef formations that intensify during low tide.
The military restricted this section of coastline for decades, using it as a defense facility and officer training ground for the Australian Army.
GPS coordinates: -38.31297,144.66726
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:06
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