amibovered Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 A lot of people are put off by the industrial area and refinery, but Altona down by the beach is nice if anyone is looking to live west of Melbourne and near the sea, fairly cheap too http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/inner-south/where-to-find-melbournes-best-beaches/story-fngnvli9-1226850277577 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Didn't lots of new estates go up around there a few years back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becontree Boy Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Altona Beach is a bit of a hidden gem. Pretty beach pier, and esplanade with free parking (unlike nearby Williamstown) and a good selection of shops including a Polish deli (very important to an old Polak like me). Far to the rear there is a large oil refinery, but this is buffered from the town by a large lake and wetlands. I've visited Altona Beach four times now. It's great unhurried place to chillout in the cafes during weekdays and good for a family beach activities during weekends. Recently we went there to celebrate Waitangi Day (New Zealand's national day) and enjoy music, stalls and activities put on by the area's Maori community. Easy travel into Melbourne by rail with a station in the centre of town, however car commuters face the challenge of getting across the Westgate Bridge - no fun during the rush hour ... but who'd want to drive to work in Melbourne? Only downside: On my first visit we did smell the oil refinery - the wind must have been in the "wrong" direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiew Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 The seaweed can be extremely smelly there. I guess you get used to it given the price of houses on the beach! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amibovered Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 Didn't lots of new estates go up around there a few years back? Are you thinking about Point Cook? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelbourneTractor Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 It's very pretty and the cafe's on Pier St are great but houses prices are on the rise and the seaweed smell can be off putting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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