At Half Moon Bay, enjoy the sea, sun, and sand without having to leave Melbourne. Situated in an affluent, family-friendly suburb of the city, this crescent-shaped bay boasts a long sandy beach that gently slopes into the sea. The clear waters abound with marine life offering good snorkeling opportunities, and the historic shipwreck of HMVS Cerberus--the only surviving monitor warship of the Australian colonial navies--acts as a barrier reef. The cliffs along the beach, which were featured in the movie "Mad Max," serve as excellent vantage points. Amenities include a yacht club, restaurant, and beach kiosk. Use our Melbourne itinerary planner to add Half Moon Bay and other attractions to your Melbourne vacation plans.
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Half Moon Bay reviews
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Beautiful sandy beach to swim in a safe environment. Wasn't too busy when we were there. There is a take away café and toilets at one end of the beach. You can also walk in a few hours from here to...
Beautiful sandy beach to swim in a safe environment. Wasn't too busy when we were there. There is a take away café and toilets at one end of the beach. You can also walk in a few hours from here to... more »
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Beautiful spot in summer. The water was really clear for our visit and a hot January day meant it was warm enough for snorkelling without a wetsuit. The swim out to the HMAS Cerberus wreck was tough.... more
Beautiful spot in summer. The water was really clear for our visit and a hot January day meant it was warm enough for snorkelling without a wetsuit. The swim out to the HMAS Cerberus wreck was tough.... more »
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Favourite Melbourne beach, if we can get a park!
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Very limited parking spaces, nearby streets are 1hr parking. Rough sands, dirty water.
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