Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary
Attractions in Geelong & the Bellarine, Geelong & the Bellarine
Located near the mouth of the Barwon River, Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary protects 17 hectares of reef and sea life. Featuring a diversity of habitats in a small area, it makes an excellent spot for learning about local marine life by…
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About Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary
Located near the mouth of the Barwon River, Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary protects 17 hectares of reef and sea life. Featuring a diversity of habitats in a small area, it makes an excellent spot for learning about local marine life by exploring the rock platforms and beaches on an organised or self-guided tour. It is also a great place for snorkelling and diving to discover a fascinating and complex underwater world featuring feather stars and barnacles, sea slugs, rays and small sharks, and schools of fish living amongst the kelp forests, sandstone arches, and colourful sponge gardens. Back on the shore enjoy bird watching and rock pool rambling, or simply take a walk around the Bluff and along Thirteenth Beach for stunning views over the sanctuary, Bass Strait, and glimpses of the kelp forests rising from submerged sections of the reef. Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape in the traditional Sea Country of the Wadawurrung Peoples. Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. Before your visit, please check the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website for updated changes of conditions and familiarise yourself with important bushfire safety information to ensure your experience is safe and enjoyable. For information about fires, Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans visit Emergency Victoria's website.
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- Category
- Attractions
- Address
- Barwon Heads 3227
- Run by
- Parks Victoria
What Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary offers
Facilities
- Carpark
Things to do
- Sailing
- Snorkelling
- Swimming
- Beaches & Surf
- Nature & Wildlife
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