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Brighton Bathing Boxes

Brighton Bathing Boxes
Photo: Arnas Goldberg, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The Brighton Bathing Boxes consist of 82 painted wooden structures on the sand. They serve as private changing rooms and boat storage. Walk along the beach or promenade for the best views of the full line.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 4 of Melbourne Coffee & Culture

Visiting Brighton Bathing Boxes: what to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Early morning
Getting there
Short walk from Brighton Beach station

Melbourne itineraries with Brighton Bathing Boxes

Day 4 of Melbourne Coffee & Culture

St Kilda and the bay

How Brighton Bathing Boxes fits into a day.
  1. 9:30St Kilda PierSt Kilda
  2. 11:00Acland StreetSt Kilda
  3. 14:00Brighton Bathing BoxesBrighton
  4. 17:00Melbourne SkydeckSouthbank
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Brighton Bathing Boxes FAQs

Can visitors enter the bathing boxes?

No. The boxes are privately owned and remain locked.

How many bathing boxes are there?

There are 82 boxes in total along the beach.

Is photography allowed at the site?

Yes. The boxes are a popular subject for photos from the sand or path.

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