Marine and coastal parks and sanctuaries
Victoria has a system of 11 marine parks and 13 smaller marine sanctuaries.
These parks and sanctuaries now protect 5.3 per cent of Victoria's coastal waters, safeguarding important marine habitats and species, significant natural features, cultural heritage and aesthetic values.
For the protection of the marine environment, a number of activities are prohibited within the boundaries of Victoria's marine national parks and marine sanctuaries. No fishing, netting, spearing, taking or killing of marine life. All methods of fishing, from the shore or the sea, are prohibited.
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This park is a 32-kilometre long narrow strip that stretches from Peterborough almost to Warrnambool. The park has spectacular ocean views and protects rare and threatened flora and fauna in its coastal heathland.
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Tnis 2,100 hectare park extends from near Cape Patterson in Southern Gippsland to the eastern end of Eagles Nest Beach, and offshore to the limit of Victorian waters.
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Near Marlo in East Gippsland, this park is 11,700 hectares in area. It has heathlands, wild ocean beaches and banksia woodlands brimming with nectar-feeding birds.
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Stretching along the coast from the sand barrier of Point Smythe to the sheltered waters of Waratah Bay, the Cape Liptrap Coastal Park has strikingly beautiful scenery.
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Discovery Bay Coastal Park is a majestic 50 kilometre sweep of ocean beach, huge dunes, Aboriginal middens and coastal lakes.
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The park is a narrow coastal reserve covering a 17,584 hectare portion of the Ninety Mile Beach, from Seaspray to Lakes Entrance. The park also includes Lake Reeve, several islands and the Boole Poole Peninsula.
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Home to abundant birdlife, a historic bluestone homestead, intertidal sand banks and a Marine Reserve. Located 20 kilometres south-west of Melbourne.
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Nestled between Waratah Bay and the majestic peaks of Wilsons Promontory, these sheltered waters provide a peaceful setting for a range of water-based activities.
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Our largest marine national park cover 15,550 hectares and extends along 70 kilometres of mainland coastline. Located around the southern tip of the Wilsons Promontory National Park.
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