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Chinamans Hat (Local Port of Port Phillip)
Chinamans Hat is a popular site for snorkling and swimming with seals. Access the area by personal vessel or book with a Local Tour Operator. Visitors to the site are warned to keep their distance, since the seals can at times behave aggressively towards people who approach too close.
KEEP YOUR DISTANCE
At seal haul out sites, where seals congregate, you must stay at least five metres from the seals if you are swimming, and at least 30 metres away if you are in a recreational vessel, other than a jet ski.
Jet skis must remain at least 50 metres from a seal on a haul out site.
Licensed tour operators are permitted to approach closer than distances detailed above, subject to a range of other operating conditions.
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Chinamans Hat (Local Port of Port Phillip)
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Chinamans Hat (Local Port of Port Phillip)
Safety in nature
You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.
Accessibility
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
Warnings & Restrictions
Dogs
Restrictions
- Boating zones apply
- Speed restrictions apply
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Water hazards
- Rough Surf
- Shallow water
- Deep water
- Strong currents