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Portsea Back Beach

Back Beach Road, Portsea, Victoria 3944, Australia
1 800 804 009 Mornington Peninsula Tourism (Freecall: Australia only)
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Portsea
4.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Description: Broad expanse of beach with good surfing waves, but dangerous rip tides (Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt disappeared swimming here in 1967).
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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Portsea back beach is one of many great beaches on the Southern Peninsula. See also Sorrento, Rye, Gunnamatta beaches all good.

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Rosebud, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Easy drive. Close to Portsea main st which is filled with character. If your looking for shopping then Sorrento is Just down the road

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

Fantastic beach. Very clean with a great break. Surf life savers during the summer months.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012 via mobile

Portsea back beach presents people who are prepared to travel the extra mile with a stunning and temperamental vision of nature at its best. Contrasting with the gentle clear waters of port Phillip bay, the back beach extends along the Bass Strait facing aspect of the peninsula and reflects the wild weather and seas the strait is famous for, albeit... More

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Rosebud, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Great access, but beware of swimming or diving in this area.

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