George Bass Coastal Walk: Kilcunda to Half Moon Bay (My Rating A)

George Bass Coastal Walk is a long walk, dogs are allowed on leash.  It says 5 hrs return on the VicPark Notes.  Would suggest you to allow7 hours (to and return) if you want to do the whole lot in 1 day.

We did this walk in 2 occasions.  The first occasion, we started from Punchbowl Road, to Half Moon Bay, it took us about 2.5 hrs return. (See Blog Entry here)

The first attempt from Kilcunda to Half Moon Bay was made in last Spring, we gave up because there were just simply too many flies buzzing around, not very enjoyable..............


Today, we had the second attempt to walk this section (from Kilcunda to Half Moon Bay).  And we made it! It took us 2 hrs one way (minimum rest), 5 hrs in total, including 1 hr at the beach.

We parked at the car park@Bass Highway (Kilcunda).  I prefer the car park there than the one at Shelly Beach, because it has the toilet facilities (and clean!) and a playground.

 

(This is where we parked, 

follow Bass Coast Rail Trail for a short while, 

you'll see the entry to Coastal Walk on your left)

 

(Sign after 5 mins walk from the Car Park)

It took us 2 hrs from the carpark (Beach Mark 13) to Beach Mark 8 (the one next to Half Moon Bay which is Mark 7).

The first section is quite flat and easy.  There are many benches along the trail.  Please do enjoy your rest and snack here, because the bench at Beach Mark 11 is the last chance you'll be able to sit and rest, until you reach the Beach Mark 8 (Sandy Waternote, what a musical name!).

 

(The first section)

 

(Path is quite flat and easy)

 

(panoramic coastal view)

 

(Who wouldn't want to have a little rest and have a bit snack/tea here?)

 

(This is the last resting spot before the climbing and long walk)

Shortly after Beach Mark 11, the path becomes grassy, and it goes steep up the hill and down the hill.  Suggest you to bring a walking stick if you have knee problem, especially after rain.

 

(This is one of a few hills to climb over, the trail is on the left)

The reward is the ocean with panoramic views, the vast green fields, the chirping from birds, and the clashing of the waves!  Doesn't that sound picturesque?  No cars, no noise, no crowd..........

 

(winding path separating ocean and meadow)

 

(Big Wave)

 

(Bigger Wave)

 

(Exploding Wave)

Half Moon Bay was the original destination because we did this walk 2 years ago, from Punchbow Rd to Half Moon Bay.

But Sandy Waternote was like a strong magnet, it attracted us all!  We spent nearly 1 hour on this beach, studying the waves and the sand............

 

(Entry to the Beach Mark 8: Sandy Waternote)

 

 

Suggest you to bring water bottle, snack and wear hiking boots, and yes, I do think sunny winter is the best season to hike here, it is windy,  thus a good windproof jacket would be very useful!

Don't forget to get the Map from VicPark website.