Kennett River Beach sits where the Kennett River meets the sea, a 200-metre east-facing pocket of sand tucked between the lush Otway rainforest and the Great Ocean Road. The river mouth creates a calm, shallow basin ideal for entering the water, while deeper reef patches just offshore offer clear views of temperate marine life. Fringed by tea-tree and towering eucalypts where koalas laze overhead, it is one of the Otway coast's most serene wild beaches — part of the Great Otway National Park shoreline.
Kennett River
IntermediateMAYBE
MAYBE
Fair. Experienced snorkellers only.
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Wave Height 0.1 mSwell Period 10 sWind Speed 18 knPrecipitation 55 mmTidal Phase flood
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© DicklyonDANGER: Explicit Risks Present
Kennett River has hazards marked as danger. Entering the water here means you may face serious risks to your personal safety.
- Flash flooding risk danger
The Kennett River valley is prone to flash flooding during severe storms, making river crossings and beach access dangerous.
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High risk: Flash flooding risk
The Kennett River valley is prone to flash flooding during severe storms, making river crossings and beach access dangerous.
Moderate risk: Rip currents at river mouth
The outflow from Kennett River can create strong rip currents near the river channel, especially after rain or high river flow.
Low risk: Unpatrolled beach conditions
No lifeguards on duty except during peak summer holiday periods. The beach can become choppy with sudden swell changes.
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Getting in
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Entry
Located 170 km southwest of Melbourne on the Great Ocean Road, 35 minutes from Lorne and 5 minutes from Wye River. Turn off the Great Ocean Road at the signed Kennett River village entrance.
Parking & facilities
Informal gravel and grass parking areas north of the river mouth, plus limited roadside parking along the Great Ocean Road. A large gravel lot is available on the northern side of the river.
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Free access. Kennett River Family Caravan Park nearby for accommodation.
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