It is designated as a legal nudist beach[2] under the Nudity (Prescribed Areas) Act 1983.
A broad uninterrupted white sand beach stretches in both directions from the carpark, and is bordered by large dunes covered by grasses and shrubs.
Heading south from Melbourne or Geelong along the Surfcoast Highway, turn left before Torquay onto Blackgate Rd or South Beach Rd, then right at Horseshoe Bend Rd.
There is a carpark at the end of the gravel section of The Esplanade, with access to the middle of the legal nude beach.
A gravelled car park is located behind the beach.