Rock pool Ramble

Learn about Victoria’s amazing marine life as you explore the magical rock pools of the Bunurong coast at low tide.

About this event

Meet in the Discovery Room at the Bunurong Environment Centre corner of Ramsey Blvd and The Esplanade in Inverloch. After a brief introduction to the incredible variety of life on the Bunurong coast and to some of its unique creatures, you will visit the extensive rock platform at Flat Rocks about six kilometres away. With your expert marine guide you will explore the rock pools and crevices for its abundant life: crabs, anemones, sea stars, small fish, elephant snails and a ‘garden’ of colourful seaweeds and seagrasses. We might be lucky to see a foraging octopus or our largest sea star!

Participants will need their own transport. Wear shoes suitable for walking on sharp, slippery rocks and be aware they will probably get wet. Warm clothing will be needed in cooler weather and sun protection should be worn. A towel and change of clothes may be required.

Please Note:

All attendees including adults accompanying children, all children, including those under 5 years old and infants must have an entry ticket.
Tickets for children under 5 yrs old and infants are free.
Groups may be up to 25 people.

FAQs

Is there a minimum age requirement?

This activity is suitable for school aged children, teenagers and adults. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a supervising adult who has a ticket. (Please note age requirements are a guide only). Tickets are required for all attendees.

What do I need to bring?

You will need sturdy shoes for walking on wet and slippery ground, appropriate clothing and protection for the weather, a hat, sunscreen, water and your own transport from the Bunurong Environment Centre in Inverloch to the field site.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please email bce@sgcs.org.au if you have any questions.

What if the weather is bad?

Our activities go ahead if it is drizzling. However, if the weather conditions pose a threat to the safety of participants we will cancel and refund your ticket fee. In this event, we will email you so please monitor your email if the weather is bad.

When do bookings close?

Bookings close an hour before the event. However, if there are insufficient bookings, the session may be cancelled a day beforehand. So best to book early to make sure it happens.

What is the refund policy?

If we haven't sold enough tickets to cover our costs 24 hours prior to the event we will cancel the activity, email you and refund your money. We may also need to cancel this event if unforeseen circumstances mean our presenter is unable to come or the weather turns nasty. If we cancel the event, we provide a full refund. If you cancel your ticket, you will be entitled to a full refund provided you cancel at least 7 days before the event.

The website advises that tickets are available, but won't process my booking?

There are 25 tickets available for this session but the ratio of tickets available to adults/children/children under 5 is set within that total to ensure that everyone in the group is able to fully enjoy the session. If you are not able to process a booking it may be because the limit for tickets available for either children or children under 5 has already been reached. Please add your details, including the tickets you would like, to the Waitlist.

The session is sold out - is there a Waitlist?
Yes, please add the details of the tickets you would like to purchase to the Waitlist - if tickets become available for this session, you will be notified. If there is strong demand, we may be able to schedule another session, please note that extra sessions cannot be guaranteed.