Brighton Bathing Boxes (Rainbow House)——Melbourne's most colorful coastal postcard

Brighton Bathing Boxes (also known as Brighton Rainbow Cabin) is one of Melbourne's most iconic beach attractions, located in Brighton Beach, about 11 kilometers from the city center (20 minutes by car). This row of 93 colorful cabins is lined up along the beach, against the backdrop of the blue water and golden sand, forming a dreamy picture, becoming one of the most popular Instagram check-in spots. 🌈 Main features 1. Century-old Victorian-style cabins - Construction era: It can be traced back to 1862 and was originally used as a dressing room. - Unique design: Each cabin is of uniform size (about 2m x 3m), without water and electricity, and retains the original wooden structure. - Private ownership: Most of them are privately owned and expensive (some are sold for more than 300,000 Australian dollars!). 2. Colorful and personalized graffiti - Each cabin has a different color, from rainbow stripes to retro polka dots, and even themes such as the Australian flag and abstract art. - Most popular check-in huts: - Australian flag hut (Aussie Pride) - Rainbow stripe hut (classic background) - Pink flamingo hut (girly heart bursting) 3. Perfect photography and leisure place - Best time to shoot: early morning (few people and soft light) or sunset (golden afterglow sprinkled on the hut). - Beach activities: swimming, picnic, or walking along the coastline to Dendy Street Beach. 📍 How to get there? - Self-driving: Navigate to Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes, there is a paid parking lot nearby. - Train: Take the Sandringham line from Flinders St Station to Brighton Beach Station and walk for 10 minutes. - Cycling: Cycling along the Bay Trail, accompanied by the sea view all the way. 📅 Best time to visit - Weekday mornings (avoid weekend crowds) - Summer dusk (17:00-19:00, the light is the most beautiful) 💡 Travel tips ✅ Arrive early! There are many tourists in the peak season (December-February), and the least people are from 7 to 9 in the morning. ✅ Wear bright clothes to take better photos! ✅ Respect private property and do not climb or touch the wooden house. ✅ Side trip: - Brighton Beach: swimming and sunbathing - Church Street: shopping boutiques and cafes - Halycon House: Internet celebrity brunch shop "93 cabins, 93 styles, each one is a unique memory of Brighton." 📸 Whether it is a travel check-in, wedding photography, or simply enjoying the sun and beach, Brighton Rainbow Cabin can let you feel the most vivid coastal style of Melbourne! #summervacay #travel #thingstodo #naturalwonders #beachlife #familytravel #myitinerary