Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary
Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary (Beaumaris, Melbourne): a Marine Sanctuary where fishing is not allowed and boating zones apply, described by Parks Victoria as a great spot for snorkelling and scuba diving with rock pools close to shore and sandstone platforms. The water is generally under 5 m deep; offshore sandstone reefs and sea caves are for experienced divers and snorkellers. Entry is from the beach near the Ricketts Point Teahouse, best at calm, low-tide conditions; Port Jackson sharks, zebrafish and southern biscuit stars are typical sightings.
Facts
- Region: Southern Australia – South Australia, Victoria & Tasmania
- Area: Port Phillip Bay & Bass Strait
- Depth: 0–5 m
- Level: beginner
- Current: low
- Type: shore, snorkel, reef, macro
- Coordinates: -37.9819, 145.0165 (approximate)
- Highlights: Port Jackson shark, zebrafish, seagrass meadows, southern biscuit stars, sandstone reefs and sea caves
- Tips: Dive with a buddy; hazards include slippery rocks, currents and stingers. Coordinate from the Parks Victoria page map link moved ~150 m offshore.