Location
Australia
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
December to March
About Point Impossible Beach
Point Impossible is a legal optional-clothing beach on Victoria's Surf Coast, east of Torquay towards Breamlea, at the eastern end of the long sweep of Torquay's back beaches. The prescribed nude area starts about 350 m south-west of beach marker 53W and runs about 1 km south-west towards Whites Beach, from the top of the first dune to about 100 m beyond low-water mark. It is a wide, exposed surf beach of fine sand, backed by vegetated dunes and coastal reserve. The surf is unpatrolled and there are rips, so swimming needs care. Locals call the Torquay nude beach 'Nudies'. There is no shade, and nudity is not allowed in the dunes, which are closed to protect vegetation and after past complaints about behaviour there. In 2023 the land manager found that the signs marked about 1.3 km instead of the gazetted 1 km and set out to realign them.
Getting there
Drive to the car park at the end of The Esplanade in Torquay (55W marker), or along the gravel road to the Point Impossible car park (53W marker), and walk along the sand to the signed area. Car parks fill on hot weekends, and there is no public transport to them. Access is over sand from the car parks; dune paths are closed, and the beach is not suitable for wheelchairs.
What visitors say
Reports describe a long, open surf beach with plenty of room, busiest on hot summer days. The beach's history includes complaints about behaviour in the dunes, which led to fencing, signs and police patrols, and some visitors still mention this. Others warn about the strong surf, the lack of shade and the walk along the sand from the car parks.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
Point Impossible is a prescribed optional-clothing beach under Victoria's Nudity (Defined Areas) Act 1983, covering about 1 km of beach from roughly 350 m south-west of marker 53W. Nudity is not permitted in the dunes, and the Surf Coast Shire's Community Amenity Local Law 2021 bans entry to the dune area with penalties. Signage and enforcement are managed by the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority, which consulted on realigning the signs in 2023.
Naturism at Point Impossible Beach sits under Australia's rules for officially designated nude beaches — explicit protection inside the marked area.
Full country law: Australia public nudity guide.
Naturist status confirmed against an official source on 24 October 2026.
Location
View on interactive map
Approx. -38.3072, 144.3765
Visitor tips
- 1 Official designation: nudity is protected inside the marked area.
- 2 Towel, water, sunscreen. Sit on your own towel.
- 3 No photos without clear consent.
- 4 Check access, tides, and parking before you go.
- 5 House rules and local custom can be stricter than the law.
More in Australia
Frequently asked questions
Is nudity legal at Point Impossible?
Yes, on the prescribed stretch of beach; it is one of Victoria's legal optional-clothing beaches. Nudity in the dunes is not permitted.
Where does the nude section start?
About 350 m south-west of beach marker 53W, continuing about 1 km towards Whites Beach; follow the signs.
Where do I park?
At the end of The Esplanade (55W) or the Point Impossible car park (53W).
Is it patrolled?
No. The surf is unpatrolled and rips are common.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
Members’ reviews
Write a review →Loading member reviews…