Lying 30 km south of Sale in Victoria's Gippsland region, Ninety Mile Beach Marine National Park protects a spectacular stretch of coastline where the Southern Ocean meets one of Australia's longest uninterrupted beaches. Beneath the surface, vast sandy plains and low-profile rocky reefs host unique temperate marine life, including colourful sponges, sea whips, and the venomous Common Stargazer. The park's shallow nearshore waters, varying currents, and shifting sandbars create a dynamic underwater environment that rewards experienced snorkelers willing to explore its secluded, wave-pounded shoreline.
Ninety Mile Beach Marine National Park
IntermediateMAYBE
MAYBE
Fair. Experienced snorkellers only.
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Wave Height 0.2 mSwell Period 7.2 sWind Speed 8.4 knPrecipitation 57 mmTidal Phase flood
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Moderate risk: Strong currents and undertows
Powerful ocean currents and rip undertows are common along the open beach, particularly during swell periods and king tides.
Moderate risk: Longshore currents
Strong lateral currents running parallel to the beach can sweep snorkellers away from their entry point.
Low risk: Shifting sandbars
Dynamic nearshore sandbars shift frequently, creating sudden depth changes and submerged obstacles.
Low risk: Common Stargazer
The venomous Common Stargazer buries itself in the sandy seabed near reefs. Stepping on one can deliver a painful electric shock.
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Getting in
Shore entry
Entry
The park is located 30 km south of Sale, adjacent to Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park. Access via the South Gippsland Highway turning onto Seaspray Road to the town of Seaspray, then follow signs to the beach access points.
Parking & facilities
Limited roadside parking available near beach access points along the Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park. No formal car park within the marine national park itself.
parking
No fees apply for access to the marine national park.
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