Beaches/Swimming near Australian Crown Casino?

[Im_Your_Man]

Are there any beaches near the crown casino. I am aware that it is near the Yara River but was wandering how long it would take to drive/bike to the beaches from the casino or the southbank area. Thanks. (im assuming people dont swin in the Yara river right?)

[mcc235]

Not really. You can take tram to St. Kilda and go to the beach there. But remember Melbourne is on a Bay, it's not the ocean and the beach kind of sucks. For surf you need to drive to Geelong (45 min+) or some other beach spot. It's cold this time of year though. And no, do not swim in the Yarra river.

[knockonwood]

Its way too cold to swim at any of the beaches unless its the middle of summer.