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Portsea Hole - Port Phillip Heads Marine NP (Local Port of Port Phillip, Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park)
Portsea hole is a depression within the bed of the old Yarra River that has flowed through this area during periods of glaciation and lower sea levels.
The area is popular with divers and reaches depths of up to 30 metres. Portsea Hole acts as a shelter for a variety of fish and other reef species and the stratification of marine life on the wall provides special qualities as a dive site. It is one of the most popular deeper recreational dive sites in the bay.
Portsea hole is suitable for Advanced Open Water SCUBA divers (or equivalent). It is not suitable for snorkelling.
Diving should only be undertaken by trained and experienced divers, or go with a licenced tour operator. Visitors should beware of sudden changes in weather, especially when boating on open water.
How to get there
Portsea Hole - Port Phillip Heads Marine NP (Local Port of Port Phillip, Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park)
Need to know
Portsea Hole - Port Phillip Heads Marine NP (Local Port of Port Phillip, Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park)
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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 motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
- No fishing
Warnings
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Water hazards
- Rough Surf
- Strong currents
- Deep water
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Terrain hazards
- Deep hole
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Animals and pests
- Sharks
- Stingers