Diamond Bay — Attraction in Victoria

This is a fine example of the numerous pretty little bays that dot the back beaches of the Mornington Peninsula, with little being the operative word. The car park, in particular, is tiny, holding perhaps twenty-five vehicles if they pack in tight. Which means it is hardly ever jammed busy on the beach, because few would walk the road to reach it if they couldn't find a park.

It also has a LOT of stairs. This is not a wheelchair accessible beach, or even friendly for someone with bad knees, you are going to feel it climbing down and up. I also can't imagine how you would get one of those large wheeled pull-along trucks down there (or back up). But when you do climb down, you find yourself nestled in a horseshoe-shaped cove cupped by steep cliffs and a flat-ish area of sand - depending on the tide, it can be a strip of sand or acres.

There is little shade here, and the summer sun beats down, so without an umbrella or equivalent, it is easy to be burned. There is a temptation to tuck in under the shade of the cliffs, but it is fleeting as the sun moves along and potentially dangerous in event of a fall.

And the rocks around the sea are sharp, this is no gently eroded place to splash about, this is all edges and crevices that can turn an ankle or bite through skin. Which is not to say you can't swim here. You can, though expect the usual back beach kelp barrier near the shore as you wade in. The water gets deep quickly, but the waves are generally gentle as their energy is mostly robbed by the rocks further out.

Once you settle in, Diamond Bay is a restful spot to be. You are effectively cut off from civilisation so if you can find a park, have a brolly, and can climb stairs, this...

Diamond Bay in Sorrento is nothing short of a gem, and its dual vantage points are a testament to its allure.

From the beach below, you're treated to an intimate view of the sea, where the horizon merges with the golden hues of the setting sun. It's a tranquil spot, ideal for introspective evenings and capturing that perfect sunset snapshot.

The top viewpoint, however, offers a panoramic spectacle. With the unique advantage of witnessing both the sunrise and sunset, it feels as though nature's theatre is at your command. The sun's ascent from the water's edge, bathing the bay in morning light, is as mesmerizing as its descent into twilight.

In conclusion, whether you're an avid photographer, a nature lover, or simply someone looking to find a moment of peace, Diamond Bay, with its dual perspectives, is a must-visit when...

The best and most protected swimming beach on the entire ocean side of the peninsula. Usually not much surf unless you go out to the bar across the entrance, which can be a bit marginal in terms of the current. Best at mid tide. At high tide, there may be no beach at all, and at low tide you’re likely to get into the kelp before it is deep enough to swim. Stunningly beautiful , along with Bay of Islands next door. Good snorkeling and a good place to go scuba diving off the beach (although a...