Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary

Located at the mouth of the Barwon River, Barwon Heads, about 20 kms west of Port Phillip Bay. 17 hectares wide, this Marine Sanctuary is made up of sandstone and basalt reefs, which habitat a diverse range of marine flora and fauna.

There are extensive kelp forests, including thick patches of both Giant and Bull Kelp. The wrecks of two ships are located on the outer edges of the reef.

A popular area for activities including swimming, rock pool rambling and snorkelling. The stands of Giant Kelp at Barwon Bluff provide an inviting swim for snorkellers, and the rock platforms are home to an abundance of life in easily accessed rock-pools.