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Park photo: Wilsons Promontory Marine Park
Wilsons Promontory Marine Park
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Wilsons Promontory Marine Park

This Marine Park covers the western and eastern coastlines of Wilsons Promontory, north of the fully protected Marine Reserve. It is an area of extensive sandy beaches, rocky reefs and offshore islands, with some important seagrass meadows. Line fishing and commercial fishing is permitted. Spearfishing and diving for abalone and rock lobster are permitted subject to some restrictions. Pillar Point near Tidal River and Refuge Cove on the east coast are excellent places for diving and snorkelling, but line fishing only is permitted at these places.

All plants and animals in the parks are protected. Keep clear of all bird nesting and roosting areas as disturbance can lead to exposure of eggs and chicks to the elements or predators.




Heritage

Aboriginal Traditional Owners
Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, the Boon Wurrung, Bunurong and Gunai - Kurnai identify the Wilsons Promontory Marine Park as their Traditional Country.
Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria .

 
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How to Get There
Wilsons Promontory Marine Park is located around the coastline of Wilsons Promontory National Park and its nearby islands.

 
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Nearby Parks
  • Corner Inlet Marine and Coastal Park
  • Nooramunga Marine and Coastal Park
  • Shallow Inlet Marine and Coastal Park
  • Wilsons Promontory National Park
  • Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park

 
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Guided Activities
1. Birdwatching (A1)
2. Boat Tours: Motorised (B1)
3. Canoeing / Kayaking (B3)
4. Coastal Walking (A4)
5. Diving (B6)
6. Sea Kayaking (B5)
7. Snorkelling (B7)
8. Spotlight Tours / Nightwalks (A3)
9. Surfing/Surf Education (B8)

 
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Publications
Links to other websites
1.  Marine Education Society of Australasia Inc.
2.  www.visitpromcountry.com.au

Brochures
1.  A new guide to Victoria's Parks: Parks Discovery

 
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