Jawbone Marine Sanctuary dive & snorkel conditions
Port Phillip — North · Shore reef · Shore entry · Depth 2–6 m · Marine protected area
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About Jawbone Marine Sanctuary
Access — entry & exit
Shore entry over rocky/boulder and beach areas within the sanctuary; Enter and exit at high tide where possible given the very shallow, tidal flats. Take care on slippery, uneven rocks. Shore access from Williamstown, about a 20-minute drive from Melbourne or a 20-minute walk from Williamstown Station (buses 471/472 from Newport Station). Boat launching is not from the sanctuary itself;
Fishing
Not allowed — Fishing is prohibited — this site sits inside a marine protected area.
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