Foreshore rangers repaired damage along the Surf Coast this week after storms wreaked havoc on Sunday.
The wild weather impacted from Torquay to Lorne, according to Great Ocean Road Coast Committee reserve manager Caleb Hurrell.
“We’ve seen trees down, sand lost from some beaches and widespread coastal erosion, which are common occurrences in winter,” he said.
“Most of the sand lost during winter storms returns with the calmer weather building beaches back up again during summer.”
The storms severely damaged beach stairs at Spout Creek, near Aireys Inlet and Point Roadknight, Anglesea, forcing the committee to close them, Mr Hurrell said.
“Both will need to be replaced.”
Coastal workers erected warning signage at Soapy Rocks, Anglesea, following a cliff fall, Mr Hurrell said.
“The area will continue to be monitored.”
Mr Hurrell thanked the public for helping the committee identify areas in need of attention along the coastline.
Foreshore rangers opened the estuary at the usually-landlocked Spring Creek at Torquay on Monday following difficult conditions and rising waters last week, he said.
Rangers built three new bridges on the Torquay Common and new stairs at Torquay Back Beach and at Jan Juc over the past few weeks, he added.
“Winter is challenging for the team and we’re pleased to be able to adapt to the changing conditions and continue to provide access points to the spectacular coast between Torquay and Lorne.”
