South Melbourne Beach

Last updated October 2026

South Melbourne Beach sits beside the Kerferd Road Pier, and the City of Port Phillip says this stretch is great for families, sunbathers, anglers, volleyball players and swimmers. Volunteer surf lifesavers from the South Melbourne Life Saving Club patrol the beach on weekends and public holidays from 15 November to ANZAC Day, usually from midday to 5pm, extended to 6pm in January and February. There is a swimming-only/no boating zone between Lagoon Pier and Kerferd Road. The council lists the Plum Garland Memorial Playground, beach volleyball courts, a kiosk, a cafe and public toilets at each end. Nearby (OpenStreetMap): Palm Tree Kiosk (about 66 m), Bleak House Hotel (about 240 m), Foodworks (supermarket, about 252 m), Guilty Moose (about 368 m) and several more restaurants and cafes.

South Melbourne Beach sits beside the Kerferd Road Pier, and the City of Port Phillip says this stretch is great for families, sunbathers, anglers, volleyball players and swimmers. Volunteer surf lifesavers from the South Melbourne Life Saving Club patrol the beach on weekends and public holidays from 15 November to ANZAC Day, usually from midday to 5pm, extended to 6pm in January and February. There is a swimming-only/no boating zone between Lagoon Pier and Kerferd Road. The council lists the Plum Garland Memorial Playground, beach volleyball courts, a kiosk, a cafe and public toilets at each end. Nearby: Palm Tree Kiosk (about 66 m), Bleak House Hotel (about 240 m), Foodworks (supermarket, about 252 m), Guilty Moose (about 368 m) and several more restaurants and cafes.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 22 October 2026.