Altona beach

Altona is a beach in the southwest Melbourne. It's famous for its historic pier built in 1888. Also this is the best beach in the west coast of the Gulf. The beach is popular with kitesurfers. But if you just want to swim, keep in mind that it's very shallow at low tide. Shore and seabed: sand. [edit]

Coordinates: -37.870911, 144.830323

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There are no hotels near the Altona beach. But in most cases there's no reason to settle so far from the city center.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Melbourne International Airport (MEL). Next get to the stop "Pier street" - buses 411, 412, 944. Or take Werribee train to the "Altona station".

When to go [edit]

The best time for a holiday on the beach of Altona in Melbourne is a warm period from December to March.

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