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Jawbone Marine Sanctuary (Jawbone Marine Sanctuary, Local Port of Port Phillip)
There are many pleasant ways to enjoy this tranquil sanctuary, such as snorkelling over the wide variety of habitat that includes seagrasses, boulders and local kept forests.
Take time out to view the rockpools, or watch the tide come in from the boardwalk. Discover from on-site interpretation how the mangroves and saltmarshes survive in the challenging environment.
There are excellent bird watching opportunities from the boardwalk at the Jawbone and nearby hides.
All visitors should keep to access tracks and pathways and only enter the water from points close to the tracks or outside the reserve.
How to get there
Jawbone Marine Sanctuary (Jawbone Marine Sanctuary, Local Port of Port Phillip)
Need to know
Jawbone Marine Sanctuary (Jawbone Marine Sanctuary, 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
- No dogs allowed
- No fishing
- Boating zones apply
Warnings
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Animals and pests
- Stingers
- Snakes
- Sharks
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Terrain hazards
- Slippery surface
- Slippery rocks
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Water hazards
- Shallow water
- Deep water