Browse property in Cape Paterson

Overview

Cape Paterson sits on the north shore of Bass Strait, 132 km south‑east of Melbourne and is accessed via the South Gippsland and Bass Highways. The town is a short drive from the larger centre of Wonthaggi, where the railway station museum and a range of shops, markets and a golf course add extra convenience. Six sandy beaches, including First Surf, Safety Beach and Undertow Bay, border the settlement, and the adjacent Bunurong Marine and Marine National Parks provide protected swimming, snorkeling and rock‑pooling spots along a spectacular coastline.

The seaside lifestyle is centred on outdoor recreation: surf‑ and rock‑fishing, lifesaving clubs at Bay Beach and First Surf, and the Dinosaur Dreaming fossil site draw both locals and summer campers. Family‑friendly facilities include a caravan park with playgrounds, picnic areas and barbecues, while nearby Wonthaggi offers primary and secondary schools, a TAFE campus and a hospital. A mix of permanent homes and holiday‑season caravan accommodation gives the town a relaxed, yet well‑served, coastal character.

Region type mix: Metro 100%.