Planning a stop at Eagles Nest near Inverloch? This guide explains where Eagles Nest is, how to reach the Eagles Nest lookout and beach, and what to expect along the Bunurong Coastal Drive.
On Victoria’s Bass Coast, Eagles Nest near Inverloch is a photogenic rock outcrop. There’s a short walk to the lookout from the car park and a massive staircase down to the atmospheric beach.
Eagles Nest on the Bunurong Coastal Drive
Eagles Nest near Inverloch, Victoria, is one of the attractions that makes the Bunurong Coastal Drive from Cape Paterson worth tackling.
The 14km scenic drive along the coast takes in several beaches, clifftop lookouts and caves. Eagles Nest is perhaps the best known of these coastal highlights.
What is Eagles Nest, Inverloch?
Eagles Nest, Inverloch is a gnarled sandstone stack. At high tide it is essentially a rock island stretching out to the skies. At low tide, you can walk along the newly-exposed rocky platform and explore it more thoroughly.
The walk from the car park to the Eagles Nest lookout is a relatively short one – about 300 metres. This lets you take the rock outcrop in from roughly level with the top.
Eagles Nest Beach and staircase access
If you want to get down to the base, however, you’ll need to head down the big old staircase to Eagles Nest Beach.
This is a relatively small beach, but it’s a spectacularly atmospheric one, backed by high cliffs and pummelled by crashing waves. Going for a swim here takes a hefty degree of either bravery or stupidity.
You can walk out to the rock platform at low tide from the beach.
Where is Eagles Nest?
Eagles Nest is about 8km to the south-west of Inverloch, the biggest town on the Bass Coast of Victoria. It takes about 10 minutes to drive there from Inverloch.
Inverloch accommodation near Eagles Nest
Inverloch accommodation options include the facilities-heavy RACV Inverloch Resort, the family-focused Ingenia Holidays Inverloch and the convenient Inverloch Central Motor Inn.
Things to do near Eagles Nest: Coastal drives, beaches and lookouts
- Bunurong Coastal Drive: A scenic coastal route linking beaches, caves and clifftop viewpoints.
- Cape Paterson: A coastal town with surf beaches and walking opportunities along the Bass Coast.
- Inverloch: The main nearby town for accommodation, dining and beach access.
- Bunurong Marine National Park: A protected coastal environment known for rock formations and marine life.
- Flat Rocks: A popular coastal walking and fossil-hunting area near Inverloch.
Eagles Nest visitor information: Parking, walking distance and access
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where is Eagles Nest near Inverloch? | Approximately 8km south-west of Inverloch on Victoria’s Bass Coast |
| How long is the walk to the Eagles Nest lookout? | Around 300 metres from the car park |
| Can you access Eagles Nest Beach? | Yes, via a large staircase from the lookout area |
| Can you walk to the rock platform at Eagles Nest? | Yes, at low tide |
| Is swimming safe at Eagles Nest Beach? | Conditions can be rough and caution is advised |
| Is there parking at Eagles Nest? | Yes, there is a parking area near the lookout walk |
| What is the Bunurong Coastal Drive? | A 14km scenic coastal drive between Inverloch and Cape Paterson |
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