Barwon Bluff dive & snorkel conditions
Surf Coast & Bellarine · Reef · Shore entry · Depth 1–9 m · Marine protected area
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About Barwon Bluff
At this pincer-shaped reef where the Barwon River meets Bass Strait, the intertidal zone is rich with limpets, whelks, barnacles, mussels and tube worms, while kelp-covered subtidal reef supports a varied fish community including western blue groper, horseshoe and six-spined leatherjackets, magpie perch, boarfish, Port Jackson sharks and smooth stingrays. Between the reef pincers, giant kelp forms a small forest frequented by colourful sea slugs, and giant rays are regularly seen sweeping across the sandy floor, with offshore bommies fringed by bull kelp sheltering sponges beneath.
Access — entry & exit
Gear up and walk down the ramp to the beach. Walk onto the rock shelf and as far east as you want to go. Enter the water via the rock shelf. Swim towards Point Flinders and the kelp beds. Return to car via the same way.
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Fishing
Not allowed — Fishing is prohibited — this site sits inside a marine protected area.
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