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Urchin (photo: Julian Finn)
1 month ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria
Location: Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary
Goby (photo: Julian Finn)
1 month ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria
Location: Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary
Ascidian (photo: Julian Finn)
1 month ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria
Location: Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary
Anemone (photo: Julian Finn)
1 month ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria
Location: Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary
Algae and Urchins (photo: Julian Finn)
1 month ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria
Location: Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary
Kerford Road Pier
2 months ago from Debashis Talukdar
Location: Kerford Road and Lagoon Piers
Planned burning at Point Cook Coastal Park
3 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Fire management
Planned burning at Point Cook Coastal Park
3 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Fire management
Planned burning at Point Cook Coastal Park
3 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Fire management
Planned burning at Point Cook Coastal Park
3 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Fire management
Planned burning at Point Cook Coastal Park
3 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Fire management
Swans
3 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Spectacle Lake
Black-winged Stilts eggs
3 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Spectacle Lake
Point Lonsdale Pier and Lighthouse
3 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Point Lonsdale Pier
Point Lonsdale Pier
3 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Point Lonsdale Pier
Queenscliff Pier and seagulls
3 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Queenscliff Pier
Williamstown boat
4 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Williamstown Workshop, Piers & Stony Creek Backwash
Williamstown
4 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Williamstown Workshop, Piers & Stony Creek Backwash
St Kilda Pier kiosk
4 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: St Kilda Pier and Breakwater
South Channel Fort and jetty
4 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: South Channel Fort
South Channel Fort
4 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: South Channel Fort
Sorrento Pier
4 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Sorrento Pier
Rye Pier sunset
4 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Rye Pier
Rye Pier
4 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Rye Pier
Rosebud Pier
4 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Rosebud Pier
Ricketts Point rock pools
4 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary
Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary
4 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary
Fishing from Mornington Pier
4 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Mornington Pier and Jetty
Portsea Pier
4 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Portsea Pier
Snorkelling under Portsea Pier
4 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Portsea Pier
Mordialloc Pier
4 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Mordialloc Pier
Kerford Road Pier
4 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Kerford Road and Lagoon Piers
Looking in from Kerford Road Pier
4 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Kerford Road and Lagoon Piers
Frankston Pier
4 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Frankston Pier
Fishing from Frankston Pier
4 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Frankston Pier
Dromana Pier
4 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Dromana Pier
Sun on Dromana Pier
4 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Dromana Pier
Seaford @ Sunset
5 months ago from Anthony SoleParks Victoria
Location: Seaford Pier
Summer sunset
5 months ago from Nick JansenParks Victoria
Location: Seaford Pier
St Kilda Pier
5 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: St Kilda Pier and Breakwater
View of the city
5 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: St Kilda Pier and Breakwater
Covering 1,950 square kilometres, Port Phillip is the entrance to Australia's busiest port and is one of Victoria's most popular recreational destinations. Although Port Phillip is commonly referred to as ‘the Bay’ or ‘Port Phillip Bay’, Port Phillip is actually not a bay at all. It’s a local port area that is actually made up of over 16 bays.
Every year millions of people enjoy its vast coastline, world-class swimming beaches and coastal parks. An entirely different perspective however is available to those who explore Port Phillip by boat. Island, shipwrecks and marine reserves dot Port Phillip, while scuba diving and fishing reveal the colourful diversity of Port Phillip's marine life.
Over 3.2 million people live around its shore, making Port Phillip Australia's most densely populated catchment. Port Phillip is a large expanse of water that is surprisingly shallow in many places. Nearly half of Port Phillip is less than 8 metres deep. Its greatest depth is 24 metres.
Studies show that Port Phillip is a dynamic and self sustaining ecosystem which is healthier and cleaner than comparable bays near large cities. The shallowness of the water aids aeration and the many marine plants and organisms keep Port Phillip in good condition.
A new recreational boating guide for Port Philip has been developed. You can download the Port Phillip Recreational Boating Guide map or call 13 1963 to ask for a free copy.
Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, Aboriginal people maintain their connection to their ancestral lands and waters. Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria
Each year, the Point Cook Coastal Park and Cheetham Wetlands host thousands of migratory birds from as far away as Siberia and Japan. Birds travel to this area to escape the northern hemisphere winter and enjoy the wetlands habitat of Port Phillip Bay. Numbers reach a peak between September and …
Public berthing is available on Rye Pier for up to 48 hours at a time (vessels should be attended). Other restrictions are detailed on Parks Victoria signs.
The beach picnic area at Point Cook Coastal Park is the perfect place for a family picnic. Facilities include free gas BBQs, picnic tables, shade shelters, a children’s playground and regularly maintained toilets.
The redeveloped Queenscliff Harbour is definitely worth the trip. Restaurants and cafes complement the setting and the viewing tower provides stunning views over Port Phillip Heads and Swan Bay. The historic Queenscliff Pier and the charming Queenscliff Township are only a short stroll away. Catch a ferry to Sorrento for …
The Point Lonsdale Pier was built in the late 1890s to assist in the retrieval of people from ships wrecked coming through the Rip. Public berthing is available on Point Lonsdale Pier for up to 48 hours at a time (vessels should be attended). Other restrictions are detailed …
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23 Apr 2012
Parks Victoria is inviting people to put some nature into their Anzac spirit this year by visiting one of the special sites in its parks and reserves such as the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross. Around 2500 people are expected to attend the ANZAC Day dawn service which starts at 6am on 25 …
