THE annual festival of all things marine and coastal, ‘Summer by the Sea,’ began at the start of January and continues until January 22. Run by the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE), there are events scheduled for the entire Victorian coast, including a range of beaches across South Gippsland. Participate in a range of family friendly activities, including rockpool rambles, kayak adventures, marine monitoring, nature walks, geology adventures and snorkelling safaris.
General guidelines for all festival activities
- Wear sturdy shoes, not thongs. Shoes that can get wet and cover your feet are best.
- Be SunSmart for all daytime activities, even on overcast days.
- Remember to take a hat, bring sunscreen and wear a shirt.
- Bring drinking water and insect repellent with you.
- Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
- Most activities are suitable for people of varying abilities, however please notify activity leaders if you have any special needs.
- All festival activities are weather dependent. DSE reserves the right to cancel activities in the event of poor weather conditions or bushfires.
- To ensure the safety and enjoyment of your fellow participants follow the activity leader’s instructions.
Summer by the Sea Program Guide for South Gippsland:
Inverloch
Evening Rockpool Ramble
Wed 11 January 7.30pm – 9pm
Thu 12 January 7.30pm – 9pm
Bookings Essential (03) 5674 3738
Please wear sturdy footwear.
Coastcare Out and About – Coastal exercises & marine meditation
Sat 14 January 9am – 10am
Meet at Eagles Nest car park,
Cape Paterson Road.
Rockpool Ramble
Mon 16 January 10.30am – 12pm
Bookings Essential (03) 5674 3738
Please wear sturdy footwear.
Geology Rocks – Dinosaurs
Sat 21 January 11am – 1pm
Sat 21 January 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Bookings Essential (03) 5174 3738
Rockpool Ramble
Sat 21 January 2pm – 3.30pm
Bookings Essential (03) 5174 3738
Please wear sturdy footwear.
Venus Bay
Coastal Discovery – Birds, Bivalves & Beaches
Thu 12 January 10am – 11.30am
Meet at entrance to #1 Beach, Venus Bay
Geology Rocks! – Geology walk to Inlet & Ocean Beaches
Fri 20 January 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Bookings Essential (03) 5674 3738
Coastal Discovery – With a Parks Victoria Ranger
Fri 20 January 8.30pm – 9.30pm
Venus Bay Caravan Park
Coastal Discovery – Life’s a Beach – Venus Bay Beach Activity Day
Sun 22 January 10am – 3pm
Meet at entrance to #1 Beach, Venus Bay
Bear Gully
Evening Rockpool Ramble
Thu 12 January 8.30pm – 9.30pm
Bookings Essential (03) 5683 9000
Please wear sturdy footwear.
Coastal Discovery – Ranger Yarns
Fri 13 January 8.30pm – 9.30pm
Bear Gully campground, Cape Liptrap Coastal Park
Evening Rockpool Ramble
Sat 14 January 8.30pm – 10pm
Bookings Essential 5683 9000
Please wear sturdy footwear
Coastal Discovery – Ranger Yarns
Wed 18 January 8.30pm – 9.30pm
Meet at Bear Gully campground, Cape Liptrap Coastal Park.
Rockpool Ramble
Thu 19 January 12.30pm – 2pm
Bookings Essential 5683 9000
Walkerville
Evening Rockpool Ramble
Wed 11 January 7.30pm – 9pm
Bookings Essential (03) 5183 9116
Please wear sturdy footwear.
Walk on the Wild Side – Night walk
Wed 11 January 8.30pm – 10pm
Bookings Essential (03) 5683 9000
Rockpool Ramble
Sun 15 January 10.30am – 12pm
Bookings Essential (03) 5183 9116
Please wear sturdy footwear.
Geology Rocks! – Hard Rock Ramble
Mon 16 January 10.30am – 12.30pm
Bookings Essential (03) 5183 9116
Rockpool Ramble
Wed 18 January 12.30pm – 2pm
Bookings Essential (03) 5183 9116
Please wear sturdy footwear.
Yanakie
Coastal Discovery – Seagrasses & Muddy Bottoms
Fri 13 January 11am – 12.30pm
Meet at Boat Ramp car park, Foleys Rd, Yanakie
Toora
Coastal Discovery – Winging It!
The migratory wader story
Sat 21 January 10pm – 11.30pm
Meet at Toora Boat Ramp carpark
Coastal Discovery – Seagrasses & Muddy Bottoms
Corner Inlet Marine & Coastal Park
Sat 21 January 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Meet at Toora Boat Ramp carpark
Port Albert
Coastal Discovery – Seagrasses & Muddy Bottoms
Sun 15 January 1pm – 2.30pm
Meet at Stockyard Point (opposite Wildfish) Port Albert
Tarraville
Coastal Discovery – Minibeast Safari
Fri 20 January 10am – 11am
Bookings Essential 51839116
Meet at Cattenachs Track/Robertsons Beach
McLoughlins Beach
Coastal Discovery – Inlet to Ocean Walk & Talk
Fri 20 January 2pm – 4pm
Bookings Essential (03) 5683 9000.
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