Smiths Beach, Victoria

Smiths Beach
Town
Smiths Beach is located in Bass Coast Shire
Smiths Beach
Smiths Beach
Coordinates: 38°30′00″S 145°14′06″E / 38.5°S 145.235°E / -38.5; 145.235
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
LGA
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Population
 • Total226 (2016 census)[3]
Postcode
3922

Smiths Beach is a small town and picturesque coastal community on Phillip Island in Victoria, Australia. It is located on Back Beach Road, on the shores of Smiths Beach and offers a laid-back beach escape surrounded by open pastures and rugged headlands. The main beach, a one-kilometre stretch of south-west facing shoreline, is renowned for its consistent surf, making it ideal for surfers and, bodyboarders.[4][5][6] The beach is one of four beaches that forms part of the National Surfing Reserve on Phillip Island along with Cape Woolamai, Summerland and Cat Bay.[7]

At low tide, visitors can explore rock pools at either end of the beach It is also home to a short-tailed shearwater (Australian muttonbird) colony. A second, more secluded beach—YCW Beach, is accessible from Beachcomber Avenue and is also a popular spot for surf lessons. Fishing enthusiasts can take advantage of the rocky platforms at both beaches. Visitors to any beach on Phillip Island should always consider local conditions and always swim between the flags.[8]

Smiths Beach has a small commercial centre at the junction of Smiths Beach Road and Marlin Street, offering a surf shop, café, and general store.[9][5] Though it is a peaceful retreat, it is conveniently located near the main town of Cowes and just minutes from the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, making it an appealing destination for both relaxation and adventure.[5][8]

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Smiths Beach (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Smiths Beach (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021. Edit this at Wikidata
  3. ^ "2016 Census QuickStats: Smiths Beach".
  4. ^ "Smiths Beach". www.visitbasscoast.com.au. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  5. ^ a b c "Smiths Beach Village Trail". Visit Phillip Island. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  6. ^ Victoria, c=au; o=Visit. "Swimming, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia". Visit Victoria home. Retrieved 5 September 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ Victoria, c=au; o=Visit. "National Surfing Reserve, Beaches and coastlines, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia". Visit Victoria home. Retrieved 5 September 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ a b "SMITH - Beach in Smiths Beach Bass Coast VIC". SLS Beachsafe. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  9. ^ "Smiths Beach". www.visitbasscoast.com.au. Retrieved 4 February 2025.


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