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Hundreds of Melburnians in lockdown flocked to the beach to enjoy the warm weather as the state's coronavirus outbreak explodes.
Victoria recorded 208 new cases and one new death on Friday, a day after large crowds sunbathing at Melbourne beaches kept police busy.
More than half of the latest cases remain a mystery with 96 linked to known cases and outbreaks.
Rain will keep beachgoers away on Friday, where Melbourne will reach a top of 22C.
Playgrounds have also reopened but under strict rules, where children aged under-12 can only be supervised by one parent or carer, who must be masked at all times.
A day earlier, Melburnians enjoyed the second day of spring at St Kilda and other beaches, despite 176 new cases.
Victoria has turned its back on Covid zero in favour of vaccinations, with tough restrictions to stay until at least 70 per cent of eligible Victorians are fully inoculated.
There is some reprieve from Friday, including the reopening of playgrounds for children aged 12 and under, with certain rules such as QR code check-ins and masks for their one permitted supervisor.
Of the 176 new cases on Thursday, 67 were located in the northern suburbs of Melbourne,
