Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary

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Located at Aireys Inlet, this park protects 17ha of ocean waters and projects about 300 metres offshore. Composed of both hard basalt and rubbly limestone, the cliffs are full of caves and ledges. The shore is covered with boulders and offshore there are two large rocks: Eagle Rock and Table Rock. Table Rock has been levelled by incessant waves whereas Eagle Rock is a tall volcanic stack capped by limestone.

The intertidal and subtidal, basalt and sandstone reefs provide habitats for many species. The rock platforms are covered in the iconic brown seaweed Neptune’s Necklace which is unique to Australia and New Zealand. Within the rockpools you can find fascinating creatures such as octopus, chitons and decorator crabs.

Offshore, Eagle Rock and Table Rock are fringed with swirling Bull Kelp and in deeper waters colourful sea tulips and encrusting sponges can be found. The beautiful habitat provided by these species supports a vast array of marine life from wrasse and mullet to Cat Sharks, Port Jackson Sharks, skates and rays. Many birds use the area as feeding and roosting habitat and at certain times of year you may also be able to spot whales passing through the area.

Parks Victoria

Aireys Inlet,

  • Snorkelling
  • Does not cater for people with access needs.
31/10/2025

Aireys Inlet

Parks Victoria
Federal Street
Aireys Inlet, Victoria

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Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

Schedule Sailing

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Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

September 14th
06:45 pm

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
15 Sep, 06:00 am
September 15th
06:45 pm

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
16 Sep, 06:00 am
September 16th
06:45 pm

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
17 Sep, 06:00 am

Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

September 14th
06:45 pm

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
15 Sep, 06:00 am
September 15th
06:45 pm

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
16 Sep, 06:00 am
September 16th
06:45 pm

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
17 Sep, 06:00 am