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Overview

Nestled on Waratah Bay, Sandy Point offers a laid‑back coastal lifestyle framed by extensive natural heritage. Its 18 km shoreline features a patrolled surf beach ideal for surfing, while the nearby Shallow Inlet attracts anglers, windsurfers and kitesurfers and has even hosted speed‑sailing records. The surrounding habitats support mangroves, coastal heathland, white‑footed dunnarts, koalas and the threatened eastern hooded plover, giving residents and visitors ample wildlife‑watching opportunities.

Although the town lies about a two‑hour drive from Melbourne, the lack of sewerage services has curtailed new subdivision, leaving the housing mix largely unchanged and shielding it from the region’s coastal boom. Local amenities include the Sandy Point fire station (2 km away) and a long‑running weather station, while the community’s modest size swells to several thousand during holiday periods, underscoring its appeal as a seasonal retreat.