Victory Park

The park itself sits mostly empty. Everyone walks straight past it to the beach, which tells you everything you need to know. From Lorikeet Drive, the sand opens up into a clean five-kilometre stretch running north toward Stumers Creek, best done at low tide when the flat wet sand makes the going easy. Dogs are welcome in both directions, on-lead to the left, off-lead to the right. Parking is generally fine. Sunrise here is worth the early alarm. Fishing is decent too, with a few regulars who treat this stretch as their go-to spot. The one practical note: bluebottles and man o'war are a real presence during stinger season, so check before you swim. Go for the walk, not the facilities.