Port Phillip Boating Guide

l Be aware that the bow-wave or wash from large ships, including
the large commercial ferries, can cause your boat to capsize or roll
heavily as to cause serious injury to its occupants.
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• Keep to public areas of the Aquaculture Fisheries Reserves.
• Watch for divers and keep vessels and equipment a safe distance
from aquaculture equipment.
• Always travel at a safe speed and keep boat wash to a minimum.
• Be aware of and comply with all boating and fisheries related
regulations.
l If you hear a vessel sounding at least five short and rapid blasts
l Keep a careful watch on the weather and watch out for other
• Don’t berley, clean fish or discharge human waste in or around
the AFRs.
l Ensure a low wake is maintained when passing rowers and
For more information contact Fisheries Victoria.
boats and hazards.
other non powered vessels.
Aquatic pests
Regulations to be observed
When you participate in recreational boating activities you may be
unknowingly spreading marine pests. You can protect Port Phillip
by keeping your boat and equipment clean and following these
simple steps:
• Immediately slow down to 5 knots around swimmers or divers.
• Don’t exceed the speed limit.
• Observe boat zone boundaries and restrictions.
1. Dislodge all plants and animals and bin them.
• Know the Marine National Park and Marine Sanctuary
boundaries and restrictions.
2. Drain water from boat and gear Try not to let it drain back
into the water.
• Take all rubbish home with you and dispose of appropriately.
3. Dispose of unwanted live bait in a bin.
• Remember all native plants and animals are protected by law.
• Jumping or diving from piers or bridges is not permitted.
4. Douse your boat and gear with freshwater and try not to let
it drain back into the water.
• Vessel operators over 21 years of age must have a BAC below 0.05.
5. Dry your boat and equipment.
• The discharge of sewage and other waste from boats is prohibited.
6. Don’t forget to apply an authorised antifoulant where
appropriate (within the antifoulant maximum in-service period
and as directed on the can).
look after
For more information contact the Department of Primary Industries.
the bay
Berthing facilities
Public berthing is available on piers and jetties all over Port Phillip
for up to 48 hours at a time. Time limits and other restrictions are
detailed on Parks Victoria signs at each location. Some areas have
been leased or allocated for commercial boat operators only. These
berths are not available for public use, including short term berthing.
Please observe these restrictions to ensure fair access for everyone.
Boat operators have a responsibility to protect the marine
environment and ensure it can be enjoyed for future generations
to come. You can protect Port Phillip and minimise your
environmental impact by following these simple guidelines:
• Avoid anchoring over seagrass and reef areas and consider
purchasing an anchor that does less damage to seabeds.
Key
l up to 48 hours (vessels should be attended)
l Short Term – up to 4 hours (check signage)
l Loading
l Permit and commercial
• Keep your boat clean and protected from aquatic pests.
• Reduce speed when operating power boats in shallow water or
when close to the shore line as propellers can cause considerable
damage to sensitive seabeds.
• Prevent pollutants such as petrol, oil, sewage and detergents
from entering the water.
Berth location
• Store rubbish securely on your boat and always take all rubbish
home with you.
• Clean out bilges and sumps regularly.
• Launch or retrieve your craft at designated launching ramps.
• Observe recreational fishing regulations.
• Keep clear of bird nesting and roosting areas.
• Remember all native plants and animals are protected by law.
Altona Pier
other
information
Emergency
000 or 27MHz – Ch 88 or VHF – Ch 16
Australian Hydrographic Service
02 4223 6500 www.hydro.gov.au
zone review
Australian Volunteer Coast Guard
9598 9092 www.coastguard.com.au
Bureau of Meteorology
9669 4000 www.bom.gov.au
Parks Victoria is introducing new boating and swimming zones
to improve safety across Port Phillip and Western Port.
Dept. of Primary Industries
136 186 www.dpi.vic.gov.au
The new zones will be introduced in stages with new aids to
navigation and clear signage installed prior to each new zone
coming into effect.
Dept. of Sustainability and Environment
136 186 www.dse.vic.gov.au
The new zone changes between Port Melbourne and St Kilda
will come into effect in September 2010.
Environment Protection Authority
9695 2722 www.epa.vic.gov.au
The changes include:
Fisheries Victoria
13 FISH (13 3474) www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fishing
• Revised kite board operating area near Catani Gardens
• Swimming only zone in front of Port Melbourne and South
Melbourne Life Saving Clubs
Government Information Centre
1300 366 356 www.vic.gov.au
• Swimming only zone between Wright and Nimmo streets
in Middle Park
Heritage Victoria
8644 8800 www.heritage.vic.gov.au
• Boating only zone at St Kilda Marina and entrance
• Swimming only zone between St Kilda Marina and St Kilda Pier
• Improved visibility of aids to navigation and easy to
understand signage
Marine Safety Victoria
1800 223 022
www.marinesafety.vic.gov.au
Parks Victoria
13 1963 www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
Port of Melbourne Corporation
1300 857 662 www.portofmelbourne.com
Port Melbourne
Victorian Regional Channels Authority
5225 3500 www.regionalchannels.vic.gov.au
Albert Park
Victorian Water Police
9399 7500
Middle Park
Kerferd
Road Pier
Peak Organisations
Kite
Boarding
Area
St Kilda
Pier
Patterson River
W8
Parks Victoria
Kannanook Creek
W10
Frankston City Council
Frankston – Olivers Hill
W10
Frankston City Council
1300 322 322
Mornington
U12
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
1300 850 600
Fishermans Beach
T12
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
1300 850 600
Safety Beach
S15
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
1300 850 600
Anthonys Nose
R16
Dromana Foreshore Committee
5981 0933
Tootgarook
O17
Capel Sound Foreshore Committee
5986 4382
Rye
N17
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Blairgowrie – Tyrone
M16
Whitecliffs – Camerons Bight Foreshore Committee
Sorrento
L15
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Queenscliff
J14
Borough of Queenscliffe
Swan Bay
I12
Parks Victoria
St Leonards
K11
Bellarine Bayside
5259 2764
Indented Head
K10
Bellarine Bayside
5259 2764
J9
Bellarine Bayside
5259 2764
Grassy Point
Ferguson St Pier
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Lagoon Pier
Kerferd Road Pier
St Kilda Pier
St Kilda
Beach
Boating
only
One of the best ways to learn more about
a new sport or recreational activities on
Port Phillip is to contact one of the following
specialist peak organisations:
Australian Powerboat Association
www.ausapba.com.au
Australian Volunteer Coastguard
On water assistance, boating skills and licences
www.coastguard.com.au
Available from Parks Victoria:
Hampton Pier
Black Rock Jetty
Mordialloc Pier
Boating Industry Association
www.biavic.com.au
Seaford Pier
Boating Victoria
www.boatingvictoria.com.au
Frankston Pier
East
Port Phillip
Canoeing Victoria
www.vic.canoe.org.au
Rosebud Pier
Rye Pier
Rowing Victoria
www.rowingvictoria.asn.au
Sorrento Pier
Portsea Pier
SCUBA Divers Federation of Victoria
www.sdfv.org.au
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Point Lonsdale Pier
VR Fish – Victorian Recreational Fishing
www.vrfish.com.au
Queenscliff South Pier
Victorian Water Ski Association
www.vicwaterski.com.au
West
Port Phillip
Swan Bay Jetty
Who do you call?
St Leonards Pier
Guide to Government
departments and agencies on
Port Phillip and Western Port
Indented Head Jetty
Portarlington Pier
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J5
N2
Q1
P1
Q1
R1
5272 5272
Limeburners Point
A10
City of Greater Geelong
5272 5272
North Shore
ZZ9
City of Greater Geelong
5272 5272
Corio
A8
City of Greater Geelong
5272 5272
Obstruction this side
Event exclusion zones
A number of the spectacular events that take place on the
bay requires sections of Port Phillip to be closed for event and
spectator safety. Exclusion zones are created by a temporary
change to the Marine Act 1988 that allows the closure of a
designated area of water for the safety of event patrons and the
general public. Exclusion zones are patrolled by Parks Victoria
patrol boats and recreational boat operators should follow the
directions of Parks Victoria officers at all times.
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J14
Admiralty charts
Available from most mapping outlets
Port Phillip Safety Chart Grid
Available from the Australian Volunteer
Coast Guard
Victorian Recreational Boating Safety
Handbook
Available from Marine Safety Victoria
Victorian Tide Tables
Available from Port of Melbourne Corporation
Notice to Mariners
www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
• Keep clear of ships at all times.
• Never anchor in shipping channels or transit only zones.
• Never obstruct the path of ships or assume a ship can see you.
Wildlife watching
• Never tie up to navigation aids such as buoys or channel markers.
Port Phillip is home to an amazing array of wildlife. When you
see dolphins, seals or whales, make sure you give them plenty
of space. Never approach closer than 100 metres and leave them
alone if they show signs of agitation such as diving or rapid
changes in direction.
Penalties apply.
For more information contact Port of Melbourne Corporation or
Victorian Regional Channels Authority.
5987 0287
Patterson Lakes Marina
W8
9772 6622
Pier 35 Marina
P0
9646 1200
Royal Geelong Yacht Club
A10
5229 0799
Queenscliff Harbour
J13
5258 5459
Sandringham Yacht Club
S4
9598 7444
St Kilda Marina
S2
9535 0448
There are four Marine National Parks and Sanctuaries within
Port Phillip:
Q Jawbone Marine Sanctuary (30 ha)
W Point Cooke Marine Sanctuary (290 ha)
E Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary (120 ha)
R Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park (3580 ha)
comprises six separate areas – Mud Islands, Point Lonsdale,
Point Nepean, Popes Eye, Portsea Hole and Swan Bay.
Marine National Parks
and Sanctuaries locations
For further information contact the
Parks Victoria Information Centre on 13 1963
or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
Free publication. 6th edition, July 2010.
LIFE JACKETS
SAVE LIVES!
EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES
ALL OCCUPANTS
TO PUT ON PFDs
LIFE JACKETS
SAVE LIVES!
Wearing PFDs on recreational vessels at all times
Wearing a PFD is now compulsory for all occupants when in an open areas
of the following vessels, whiles under way:
STAY WITH THE BOAT
• A vessel is a lot easier to
spot than a swimmer
• Anchor your boat to
maintain position if safe
to do so
Book with Parks Victoria to stay at public destination moorings
in Queenscliff, Limeburners Bay (near Geelong), Williamstown
and Sorrento.
Notice to mariners
A Notice to Mariners is issued by a Harbour
Master, Port Manager or Waterway Manager
to advise commercial mariners, recreational
boaters and waterway users of a significant
change in a port or waterway which may affect
the safe navigation of a vessel. Boat operators
should always check the latest Notice to
Mariners before operating a boat on Port
Phillip. Notice to Mariners are available on the
Parks Victoria, Port of Melbourne Corporation
and Victorian Regional Channels Authority websites.
• when operating in an area
where a gale, storm of severe
thunderstorm warning or severe
weather warning issued by the
Bureau of Meteorology is current
Parks Victoria has the accountability for the safety of water
users, control of vessel activities and movements in the local
port and is authorised under the Marine Act 1988 to issue
infringement notices or prosecute people who break the law.
• when the vessel is a yacht
without safety barriers or safety
harnesses in use
The Victorian Water Police can also issue infringement notices
and work in partnership with Parks Victoria on Port Phillip to
ensure the bays are used safely.
• when the vessel may capsize or
be swamped or when occupants
are at risk of falling overboard
Coastal waters
PFD Type 1
PFD Type 1
PFD Type 1 or 2 or 3
PFD Type 1
PFD Type 1 (>2 nm) or 2
PFD Type 1
PFD Type 1 or 2
PFD Type 1 or 2 or 3
For further information contact the Parks Victoria Information
Centre on 13 1963 or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
Enclosed waters
PFD Type 1
PFD Type 1
PFD Type 1 or 2 or 3
PFD Type 1 or 2
PFD Type 1 or 2
PFD Type 1 or 2
PFD Type 1 or 2 or 3
PFD Type 1 or 2 or 3
All information is current at the time of printing (May 2010). For full
legislative details, refer to the Marine Act 1988 and the Marine Regulations
2009. For a free copy of the Victorian Recreational Boating Safety
Handbook call 1800 223 022 or visit www.marinesafety.vic.gov.au
NOTE: THIS IS NOT A NAVIGATION CHART
This map is not for navigation use. Navigation aids are shown for information only.
For navigation of Port Phillip, Chart AUS 143 should be consulted. Notices to
Mariners issued by Parks Victoria are published on www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
Disclaimer: Parks Victoria does not guarantee that the publication is without flaw
or is wholly appropriate for your particular purpose and therefore disclaims all
liability for any error, loss or other consequence which may arise from you relying
on any information in this publication.
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Port Phillip Heads
Marine National Park
(Swan Bay)
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Boat operators should carry accurate Australian navigation charts
(Aus 143, Aus 144, Aus 153, Aus 154, Aus 155, Aus 157 and Aus
158) which can be purchased through mapping retailers and the
Australian Hydrographic Service.
KILOMETRES
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NAUTICAL MILES
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144º41’04”E Y
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Location
Contact
Anchorage Marina
9397 9677
P1
Yes
No
When encountering a dredge vessel recreational boat operators
should always maintain a safe speed and pass on the non
obstruction side of the dredge vessel.
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
5988 8453
M16
Yes
No
Martha Cove Marina
5987 0287
T14
Yes
Yes
The safe side of passage is indicated by a double black diamond
signal on the vessel. A double black ball signal indicates the
obstruction side to avoid. A third black ball, black diamond, black
ball signal indicates the vessel is restricted in its manoeuvrability.
Pier 35 Marina
9646 1200
P0
Yes
Yes
Queenscliff Harbour
5258 5459
J13
Yes
Yes
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
9592 4022
S3
Yes
Yes
Maintenance dredging is conducted by Parks Victoria to maintain
safe access to boating facilities in key locations such as Queenscliff,
Patterson River, Werribee River, St Kilda Pier and Mordialloc Creek.
Water depth surveys for Patterson River and Mordialloc Creek are
available from the Parks Victoria website.
Sandringham Yacht Club
9598 7444
S4
Yes
No
St Kilda Marina
9535 0448
S2
Yes
No
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WAT E R S
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Pump out facilities
Sewerage
Fl.G5s
38º13’29”S
144º41’54”E
Port Phillip Heads
Marine National Park
(Swan Bay)
Port security boats patrol the restricted waterside zones. In line
with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code, ports
have three security levels– Level 1 is the default. The Port of
Melbourne Corporation website provides advice on the current
security level.
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150
Victorian Water Police manage port security in partnership with
port managers. If you see something suspicious on the water,
contact the Water Police.
Use a holding tank for sewage and dispose of waste properly on
land or use provided pump out facilities. Boat sewerage pump
out systems are used designed for larger boats that have holding
tanks. Sewerage hoppers are designed for boats that use a
portable toilet.
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Fl(2)R4s
Port security
Poor water quality affects the health of the bay and in turn
the enjoyment of recreational boating and fishing activities on
Port Phillip. Discharge of sewage and other waste from boats is
prohibited, adds pollutants to our valuable waterways and poses
a risk to marine ecosystems and human health.
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SCALE 1:75,000
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• when operating at night or in
restricted visibility
What type of PFD must I wear?
When occupants of a vessel are required to wear a PFD (refer above), the
following specified PFDs must be worn.
Powerboats up to and including 4.8m in length
Powerboat greater than 4.8m and less than 12m
Personal watercraft
Recreational tender
Off-the-beach sailing yacht
Yacht
Kite board and sail board
Canoe, kayak, rowing boat, raft, pedal boat or fun boat
Parks Victoria is the local port and waterway manager for
the local port of Port Phillip and manages piers and jetties,
mooring permits, aids to navigation and Marine National Parks
and Sanctuaries. Parks Victoria also acts as a referral agency for
planning matters and authorisation of new structures.
• when crossing an ocean bar
• Yachts (including monohull, trailerable and multihull yachts, excluding
off-the-beach sailing yachts)
• Power driven vessels greater than 4.8m and less then 12m.
Vessel type
port manager
for port phillip
• when boating alone
Wearing PFDs on recreational vessels during times of heightened risk
A PFD must also be worn by all occupants of the following vessels at time
of “heightened risk” when occupants are in an open area of a vessel which
is under way.
• EPIRB
Activate your
distress beacon
parks victoria
“Heightened Risk” means:
• Power driven vessels up to and including 4.8 metres (m) in length and
personal watercraft (PWC)
• Off-the-beach sailing yachts, pedal boats and fun boats
• Canoes, kayaks, rowing boats
• Recreational tenders
• EMERGENCY
Call 000
• FLARES
Activate when
you see a
potential rescuer
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Sanctuaries are also nearby.
Throughout the world there is growing recognition
of the vital contribution parks and waterways make
to a healthy environment, healthy individuals and
a healthy society. Enjoying Port Phillip is not only
a great day out – it’s good for you.
At the Ticonderoga Bay sanctuary zone (map ref J15), vessels
cannot approach dolphins and whales any closer than 200 metres.
For more information contact the Department of Sustainability
and Environment.
• MARINE RADIO
27 MHz – Ch 88
VHF – Ch 16
Parks Victoria directly manage approximately 1,950 of an
estimated 2,900 swing moorings in 51 locations around Port Phillip
Bay and Western Port. The balance are managed by 11 various
Yacht and boat clubs and mooring associations acting as agents for
Parks Victoria. For more information contact Parks Victoria.
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Swing basins
Swing basins are areas where large commercial ships turn when
entering and leaving berths. Be aware of ships at all times near
swing basins and steer clear for your safety.
RAISE THIS ALARM
Moorings
Martha Cove Marina
• Within 200m of waters edge in coastal and enclosed
waters. Greater speed limit distances are in place along
the shallower Mornington Peninsula bay beaches.
It is the responsibility of recreational boat operators to:
For more information on Marine National Parks and Sanctuaries
contact Parks Victoria.
For your safety refuelling should always be carried out ‘on-boat’
and not by leaning over the boat from a pier, jetty or landing.
Care should always be taken to ensure fuel, oil and other potential
pollutants are stored and transferred carefully and not spilt –
especially on banks, in the water or on piers and jetties. When in
public areas all diesel or unleaded fuel should be transported in
AS2906 containers with a volume no greater than 25 litres. Larger
containers or smaller sub-standard containers should not be used.
Multiple containers can be used or fuel can be purchased from
boat fuel retailers around Port Phillip.
Contact
• Within 100m of divers flags.
Large ships travel Port Phillip shipping channels during all hours
of the day and night and sometimes travel outside designated
fairways. A ship’s blind spot can extend for many hundreds of
metres and it is very difficult for ships to change course quickly.
To report offences call the Department of Primary
Industries on 13 3474.
Fuel
Dredging
The Marine Act and associated regulations
Available from the Government Information
Centre
Offences by individuals may incur an infringement notice, or carry
penalties of up to 12 months imprisonment and/or fines of up to
$20,000. Vessels, vehicles and equipment may also be seized.
Snorkeler steps from a boat at Popes Eye
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K11
Fishing is permitted on Port Phillip and may be undertaken from
either a vessel or on land excluding channels and Marine National
Parks and Sanctuaries. A Recreational Fishing Licence is required
by all anglers in Victoria for persons aged between 18 – 70 unless
exempt. Please observe all fishing regulations and remember to
check bag and size limits, fishing methods and closed seasons. For
more information contact Fisheries Victoria.
Map ref.
• Within 50m of swimmers, other vessels and fixed
or floating structures.
Shipping channels and fairways – steer clear
Fishing
Fuel Retailers
A maximum speed of 5 knots applies on Port Phillip when
operating a vessel:
Port Phillip is popular for non-motorised vessels such as kite
boarding, rowing, kayaking and canoeing. When passing non
powered vessels, please ensure a low wake is maintained so as not
to disturb or tip these vessels over as they are more susceptible to
capsizing than larger motorised vessels.
Exclusion zones and river closures are advertised periodically in
the public notices section of the Herald Sun and the Government
Gazette. A Notice To Mariners is distributed prior to the event. For
more information contact Parks Victoria.
Marine National Parks and Sanctuaries are magnificent places for
exploring marine life, snorkelling, scuba diving, swimming, low
speed recreational boating or sailing and photography. They protect
a unique and diverse range of marine plants, animals and habitats
for the benefit of current and future generations. Around 90 percent
of the plants and animals are found nowhere else in the world.
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• No taking or damaging of any animals,
plants and objects (artefacts)
The exclusion zone boundaries are usually indicated in the rivers
by red ‘Stop No Boats’ buoys for all events that require exclusion
zones in order to run an event organised race.
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L16
A number of activities are not permitted within the boundaries of
Victoria’s Marine National Parks and Marine Sanctuaries. It’s your
responsibility to know the boundaries.
• No spear fishing
Pass safely this side
Rowing and non powered vessels
© Copyright Parks Victoria 2010.
Know the boundaries – penalties apply
• No fishing
Marine National Parks and Sanctuaries
N17
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5259 2764
W9
Q16
5258 1377
City of Greater Geelong
S4
S15
1300 850 600
Bellarine Bayside
Should you encounter damaged aids to navigation, malfunctioning
navigation lights, vessels adrift, submerged objects and other
dangerous debris floating in the local port, please contact Parks
Victoria to report them immediately on 13 1963.
U12
5985 3288
H9
Hazards and risks
U12
1300 850 600
F10
S3
V6
1300 322 322
Point Richards
R1
T5
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Clifton Springs
Berthing is also available in harbours, marinas and sheltered
waters throughout Port Phillip. Contact marina and harbour
operators to book a berth prior to arrival.
Publications
Vessel Operating and Zoning Rules
Available from Marine Safety Victoria
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Dromana Pier
Life Saving Victoria
www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au
Yachting Victoria
www.vic.yachting.org.au
Mornington Pier
Mornington Fisherman’s Jetty
Kite Boarding Victoria
www.kbv.org.au
Wake Board Victoria
www.wakeboardvictoria.com.au
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QUEENSCLIFF
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LAKE
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Clarkes Beacon
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Queenscliff Pier
SEE INSET
G R E AT
38º15’36”S
144º45’13”E Y
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Q.R
Port Phillip Heads
Marine National Park
(Popes Eye)
Fl.R3s
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POINT LONSDALE
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Fl.R3s
F.AI.WR3s 12m 6/4M
L LO N S D A L E B A Y
38º15’38”S
Y
Y 144º46’53”E
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Port Phillip Heads
Marine National Park
Y
Y
(Mud Islands)
Rocky Point
Point Lonsdale
Lighthouse
38º17’22”S
144º36’20”E
38º16’57”S
144º45’10”E Y
Victory Shoal
Port Phillip Heads
Marine National Park
(Point Lonsdale)
Mushroom Rock
Yellowtail Rock
Point Lonsdale
Reef
Lonsdale Rock
38º18’03”S
144º37’18”E
Point Nepean
Navigating Port Phillip Heads (or ‘The Rip’ as it’s commonly
known) can be quite difficult due to a combination of strong
tidal movements, large and unpredictable waves and frequent
shipping traffic. All boat operators should seek quality advice
before attempting to pass through Port Phillip Heads.
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Point
Radar Tower
Port Phillip Heads
Marine National Park
(Point Nepean)
38º18’45”S
144º40’00”E
Or
38º18’34”S
144º42’41”E
Ticonderoga Bay
sanctuary zone
38º18’40”S
144º42’33”E
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Port Phillip Heads
Jetty (ruins)
Marine National Park
38º18’21”S
Observatory
(Portsea Hole)
144º41’14”E
POINT NEPEAN
N AT I O N A L PA R K
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38º18’43”S
144º42’52”E
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144º42’45”E
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Vessels are prohibited from landing at Point Nepean within the
Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park.
Hovercraft are prohibited from entering Port Phillip Heads Marine
National Park.
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NEPEAN
B AY
250m
N
PI
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No.1
Petriana Reef
Port Phillip Heads – The Rip
Tide Pile
.2 s
No l.R3
Fl.G3s
Nepean Reef
38º18’16”S
144º37’24”E
PROHIBITED
ANCHORAGE
ZONE
Y
Q
BY
THE RIP
Big Rock
Corsair Rock
Nepean Rock
Chinaman’s Hat
POPES EYE
VQ(6)+LFl.10s YB
LFl(2)WGR.15s 12/10M
38º17’31”S
Horn(2)30s
144º38’24”E
38º17’35”S
144º36’09”E
38º16’59”S
Y 144º46’53”E
Y
SAND
PROHIBITED
ANCHORAGE
ZONE
Point Lonsdale Pier
50
0m
Port Phillip Directory
boating and swimming
For more information on the new boating and
swimming zones contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963
or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
Gem Pier
North
Port Phillip
Middle Brighton Pier
• Get involved with a marine friends group. For information
contact Parks Victoria.
All vessels must adhere to 5 knot
speed limit within 200m of the shore
Type
Werribee Jetty
• Dispose of sewage waste properly and use pump out facilities
where they are available.
Swimming only
All vessels including personal
watercraft, powered and non power
vessels are not permitted in this zone
Kingston City Council
Dredging of shipping channels and fairways is managed by
the Port of Melbourne Corporation and Victorian Regional
Channels Authority.
• Don’t tie up to navigation aids, aquaculture equipment or
external Crown lease boundary buoys.
on its horn, you must get out of its way.
Station
Pier
V6
• Don’t encroach on Crown leases by keeping all equipment such
as anchors, fishing lines and lures away from these areas.
underestimate its speed and not be seen.
Lagoon
Pier
Mordialloc
• Don’t enter Crown leases without the express permission of the
leaseholder.
l Take care not to cross ahead of a large vessel as you may
Sandridge
Beach
9599 4444
AQU A CU LTU RE
shipping channels and across shipping tracks.
3
9599 4444
Bayside City Council
S
l Do not obstruct the movement of large vessels by drifting in
Map reference K14
2
Bayside City Council
T4
D
without notice.
Contact the Department of Sustainability and Environment for
guidelines on watching wildlife.
Recreational fishing can be undertaken throughout non-leased
parts of the reserves in accordance with the conditions below:
S2
Speed can be dangerous on the water. Not only is there a risk of
crashing into other vessels, land or navigation aids, there are many
other obstacles such as swimmers and divers or obstructions hidden
under the surface. Always maintain a good lookout and operate at
a safe speed and check local speed restrictions before you leave.
VHF Channel 16 and 67
27MHz Channel 86 and 88
N
l Never mix alcohol and operating a vessel.
l Keep well clear of moving ships as they may alter course and
1 Fishing, Frankston Pier.
1
2 Seals, Chinamans Hat.
3 Pot-bellied seahorse (Hippocampus bleekeri),
Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park.
4
4 Beach Play, Mornington Peninsula National Park.
5 Queenscliff Harbour.
6 Diving, ex-HMAS Canberra dive site (Photo Mary Malloy).
Elwood
Black Rock
Emergency Calls and calling
O
powered craft who are generally harder to see and hear.
Take the easy approach to organising your great bay adventures
by booking a tour, dive or fishing trip with one of Parks Victorias
licensed tour operators. For more information contact Parks Victoria.
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l Keep a lookout at all times, especially for rowers or non
As you travel across the bay, be on the lookout for whales,
dolphins or seals. Dolphins tend to be seen more often at the
southern end of Port Phillip while seals can be seen soaking up
the sun at Chinamans Hat. Remember to keep a safe distance
from wildlife at all times.
Western
Port Phillip
St Kilda Marina
Y
Remember your wake can affect others users, including those
on floating infrastructure.
Licensed Tour Operators
S2
Speed restrictions
VHF Channel 12
L
Encounter whales, dolphins and seals in their
natural habitat
The reserves are clearly identified by yellow ‘special marks’ (piles
or buoys) with ’Aquaculture‘ inscribed in black lettering on the
yellow ‘X’ top mark and yellow synchronised lights at the external
boundaries. Within the Reserves are Crown lease areas designated
for marine farming. Recreational users may enter the reserves at
their own risk and proceed with caution but cannot enter the lease
areas (within the marked boundaries) without permission of the
leaseholder.
St Kilda
Port Operations
S
Map Ref F14
Eight offshore marine Aquaculture Fisheries Reserves have been
established in Port Philip. These reserves total 1,990 ha including
existing aquaculture areas and have been farmed for over 30 years.
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NE
l Adhere to the prescribed speed limits.
l Ensure you always keep to the right of channels.
l Wear your life jackets.
l Keep a safe distance between your boat and other boats.
Plan a day trip to one of the many seaside villages dotted around
Port Phillip. Accessible via local piers, the coastal villages have a
range of services and attractions to explore including restaurants
and cafes. Highlights include the peaceful Portarlington fishing
village, the historic maritime precinct at Williamstown, St Kilda’s
cosmopolitan foreshore and the bustling boutiques of Sorrento.
9932 1000
Hobsons Bay City Council
AN
On the water
Visit coastal villages
Aquaculture reserves
Hobsons Bay City Council
P1
CH
Access to the dive site is restricted to those participating in diving
and snorkelling activities only. To enter the dive site divers must
either book a dive tour with a licensed tour operator or book a
2 hour time slot on the public mooring. Contact Parks Victoria for
more information or for bookings visit www.parkstay.vic.gov.au
l Don’t overload your boat.
Map reference W8
O1
The Warmies
VHF Channel 72, 73 and 77
27MHz Channel 96
D
Lying in approximately 28 metres under the surface, the ex-HMAS
Canberra is a spectacular dive with many sections of the ship open
for exploration including flight decks, the bridge, engine rooms,
galley, and accommodation quarters.
Altona
Recreational Vessels
N
carry sufficient fuel.
Discover a sunken warship
When anchoring ensure you always place anchors correctly and
securely. Anchors damage reefs and seagrass beds when they are
allowed to shift. Consider purchasing a new anchor that does less
damage to seabeds. Where possible avoid anchoring over seagrass
and reef areas. Anchoring is not permitted in mooring grounds or
shipping channels and fairways.
Eastern
Port Phillip
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U
l Know the rules, local regulations and distress signals.
l Check out local conditions, weather and tides.
l Carry sufficient fuel, water and a first aid kit.
l Ensure engine reliability and adequate fuel system and always
Anchoring
Wyndham City Council
O
to return.
With a surface area more than 35 times the size of Sydney Harbour,
there’s endless scope for fishing adventures in Port Phillip.
Whether you’re catching trevally, snapper, squid, leatherjackets,
salmon or bream, most fantastic fishing adventures start at
Patterson River. Four launching ramps with multiple lanes,
ample parking and continually improving facilities cater for over
50,000 boat launches each year and make Patterson River one of
Australia’s most popular boat ramp facilities.
J5
R
l Tell someone where you are going and when you expect
Hook a fishing adventure
There are a number of rules and regulations
that must be observed to protect the bay
environment and ensure safety for all users
of Port Phillip.
Werribee South
T
l Have a chart of where you are going and a radio.
Port Phillip is home to four Marine National Parks and Sanctuaries
which host diverse marine life not seen anywhere else in the world.
These marine protected areas provide a variety of snorkelling and
diving opportunities for varying skill levels. Within Port Phillip
Heads Marine National Park, Popes Eye is a great sheltered dive for
beginners while Portsea Hole is an excellent challenge for divers
with more experience. See Marine National Parks section.
Northern
Port Phillip
Contact no.
G
lifejacket or buoyancy vest/garment, or PFD-1, 2 or 3 while in
a recreational boat that is underway, unless the child is within
a deckhouse, cabin, half cabin or a secure enclosed space.
port phillip
Explore amazing underwater marine life
Managed by
IL
l All children under the age of 10 years must wear an approved
It’s no wonder Port Phillip is one of Victoria’s
most popular recreational destinations.
Whether it’s fishing, boating, kite boarding,
diving, swimming or simply walking along
one of the many piers, there’s so much to see
and do both on and under the water.
guide to
Map reference J13
Map Ref.
Boat ramp location
ES
approved life jackets or PFD-1s.
Historic Shipwreck Protection Zones are no entry areas around
very fragile shipwrecks. It is important to steer clear of these zones
because the fragile wrecks within them could easily be damaged
by anchoring, fishing or diving activities. It is illegal to enter a
protected zone without a permit from Heritage Victoria. Penalties
apply. For more information contact Heritage Victoria.
O
l Carry safety equipment according to the regulations, including
Marine radio is potentially a life line for vessels in an emergency.
Avoid unnecessary communications on marine radio. Be aware
of the following Marine Radio channels and frequencies when
operating a motorised vessel in Port Phillip:
W
Be prepared before you leave
Boat ramps are managed by several different agencies and councils throughout Port Phillip. Launching fees and facilities vary at each site.
If you’re unfamiliar with a particular boat ramp its recommended you contact the relevant boat ramp manager for more information
before your trip.
Rediscover
nature
Reconnect
with life
SP
adventures
The redeveloped Queenscliff Harbour is definitely worth the trip.
Restaurants and cafes complement the setting and the viewing
tower provides stunning views over Port Phillip Heads and Swan
Bay. The historic Queenscliff Pier and the charming Queenscliff
Township are only a short stroll away.
PO
RT
PORTSEA
IT
great bay
Shipwreck Protection Zones
Hoppers
To ensure you have the best possible boating
experience on Port Phillip it’s important to do
a few things before you depart.
Radio channels
Pump out
checklist
Boat ramps
Map ref.
boating safety
Experience the new Queenscliff Harbour
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Q(4)Y10s
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Barwon Bluff
Marine Sanctuary
IN
26 G LI
0º
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Kiosk
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Rosebud Pier
ROSEBUD
FORESHORE
N
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38°20'
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WATERSKI
ACCESS LANE
M
N
‘TO
TOOTGAROOK
P
FW
NI
N
Boat Hire
5
KILOMETRES
Y
Eastern Light
16
(not in use)
0
McCRAE
ROSEBUD
PE
Car
Park
15
SAFETY BEACH
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NAUTICAL MILES
3
NOTE: THIS IS NOT
A NAVIGTION CHART
SCALE 1:125,000
A RT H U R S S E AT
S TAT E PA R K
Y
Q
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S
Fl.R5s
Q.R
F.Bu
Queenscliff
Exposed at Low Water
5 Knot Zone
No Boating
Boat Ramp
Pump out facility
Water between 0m and 2m deep
10 Knot Zone
No Personal Water Craft
Fuel
Shipwreck protected zone
Water between 2m and 5m deep
Restricted Water and limited access
No Personal Water Craft or Sailboards
Public destination mooring
Water between 5m and 10m deep
Shipping Fairway – Transit only zone
No Kite Boarding
Water between 10m and 15m deep
Marine National Park / Marine Sanctuary
Waterski Access Lane
Water 15m and above
National Park and Conservation Areas
Rocks
SB
Swinging Basin
No anchoring
No fishing, netting, spearing, taking or killing of
marine life. All methods of fishing, from the shore
or at sea, are prohibited
No swimming
LIGHTS
T
U
V
W
17
This map is not for navigation
use. Navigation aids are
shown for information only.
For navigation of Port Phillip,
Chart AUS 143 should be
consulted. Notices to Mariners
issued by Parks Victoria are
published on www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
MARKS
Indicates a light structure or a lit beacon
Iso.
Isophase
Fl.
Flashing
Oc.
Occulating
Q.
Quick Flashing
F.
Fixed
VQ.
Very Quick Flashing
eg. Fl.(2)8s A group of 2 flashes every 8 seconds
G Green
R Red
Mo Morse Code
W White
Y Yellow
Bu Blue
Kiosk & Tackle Shop
BBQ
BOATING
ONLY
NEQ.G
CARRUM
NO
SWIMMING
NO
BOATING
Carrum
Life Saving
Club
0
KILOMETRES
0
NAUTICAL MILES
0.5
0.25
SCALE 1:12,500
6TH EDITION, JULY 2010
Slipway
Ramp
DROMANA
5s
Ramp 2
Ramp 1
recreational boating
Jetty
Ramp
Dromana Pier
19
.
No
Y
O
Fl(2)G5s
3s
Rye Pier
RYE
PA
Y
Y
SCHNAPPER
POINT
Fl.R3s
No.21
Fl(2)R5s
Y
Y
14
WATERSKI ACCESS LANE
Y
Fl.R6s
Y
Y
Pier
Martha
Cove
Y
PROHIBITED
ANCHORAGE
ZONE
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South Channel
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MORNINGTON
DREDGE
MATERIAL
GROUND
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Fl
12
R
N
144° 40’
B
Q.R
Note Dredge operates at entrance – navigate with
care. Check dredging information on reverse
side. for more details
F.WG.28m 11/8M
Ferry
Terminal
A
144° 30’
GE
ZZ
R
10
Y
RY
IT
STRONG
CURRENTS
Fl.(4)Y6s
Fl.(4)Y6s
Sth Channel Fort Jetty
Fl.2M
SOUTH
The Sisters
IN
PA
A Q U A C U LT U R E
Fl(4)Y12s
Sth Channel Fort
S C A LE 1 : 8 , 0 0 0
Leg end
BRID
SAND ISLAND
s
12
Fl.R5s
Aero Lt.
VQ.R
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WATERSKI ACCESS LANE
PE
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Y
MOUNT MARTHA
EL
NE
NI
Point King
Fl(4)Y12s
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BRB
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N
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Portsea Pier
Barwon BLUFF
F.G
Q u e e n s c l i ff
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N
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N
Fl.6s
WATERSKI ACCESS LANE
A
38º17’36”S
144º30’04”E
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Fl
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Marine National Park
(Portsea Hole)
N AT I O N A L PA R K
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5s
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No.3 Fl(2)G5s
Fl.(4)Y6s
Fl(4)Y12s
E
38°20'
Point Flinders
(The Bluff)
Fl
Ticonderoga
Bay sanctuary
zone
POINT NEPEAN
PORTSEA
Barwon Bluff
Marine Sanctuary
Yacht
Club
.
Port Phillip
Heads Marine
National Park
(Pt Nepean)
TORQUAY
SCALE 1:10,000
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Point Nepean
O
38º17’21”S
144º30’02”E
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No
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38º17’24”S
144º29’48”E
Y
SAND
4
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R1
RY
NAUTICAL MILES
38º17’20”S
144º30’21”E
DREDGE
MATERIAL
GROUND
.
No
Y
Water Tower
Fl(4)Y12s
Port Phillip Heads
Marine National Park
(Mud Islands)
Fl(4)Y10s
Note Dredge operates at entrance – navigate with
care. Check dredging information on reverse
side. for more details
11
Fisherman Beach
Y
Wedge
.
No
Q.
G R E AT
Fl(2)G4s
2
Point Lonsdale
SEE INSET
F
P
Point Lonsdale Pier
AD
SEE
INSET
N
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LE
Y
SEE INSET
Fl(4)Y12s
Chinaman’s Hat
Tide Pile
3s
Y
VQ(6)+LFI10s
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Fl
PROHIBITED
ANCHORAGE
ZONE
Fl(4)Y12s
RE
R
38º17’20”S
144º30’02”E
RABBIT
Iso.2s
Fl(4)Y12s
BEAUMARIS
B AY
PATTERSON RIVER
Bonbeach
Life Saving Club
MOUNT ELIZA
YBY
Mornington Pier
LT U
F.G
Fl(4)Y12s
Y
37º59’52”S
145º02’18”E
YB
Fl(4)Y10s
AQUACULTURE
FISHERIES
RESERVE
Table Rock
YB Point
38°10'
Schnapper Point
CU
17m
approx.
Port Phillip
Heads Marine
National Park
(Pt Lonsdale)
N
Q(3)10s
BYB
Fl(4)Y12s
Fl(2)G4s
Fl(2)R4s
Port Phillip Heads
Q.G
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(Popes Eye)
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IN
w
B
LAKE
VICTORIA
BARWON HEADS
KILOMETRES
RB
Fl.G4s
N
BARWON
RIVER
50m
BREAMLEA
HA
WAT E R S
Frankston Pier
R
e
Tower
OCEAN GROVE
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Coles
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Q.R
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4
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ISLAND
TRIAL ARTIFICIAL REEF
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S38°08.483’
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O
3
S T I N G A R E E B AY
Church Spire
Coast
Guard
144° 50’
H
Port Phillip Heads
Marine National Park
(Swan Bay)
OCEAN GROVE
N AT U R E R E S E RV E
2
14-17m
approx.
LIMEBURNERS POINT
Baths
160
170
AQ
rl
Bcn.
0
180
C
N AVA L
12m
approx.
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BOATING
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u
F.G
Fl.R3s
S
RESTRICTED
QUEENSCLIFF F.G
DREDGE
M AT E R I A L
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Moorings 1
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W
N
N
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Y
Y
Y
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R
Joanna
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SURF CO
AST HWY
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Y
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F.Bu
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37º59’46”S
145º02’24”E
Davey Point BY
G
R
BYB
Fl(4)Y10s
37º59’44”S
145º02’20”E
NO
BOATING
Fl(4)Y10s
9
BRB
UA
R
SOUTHERN
ANCHORAGE
BY
Q.R
s
Tide
Gauge
LL
LAKE CONNEWARRE
S TAT E G A M E R E S E RV E
SPECIAL USE ZONE
Diving only
No boating
Q.R
POINT HENRY
Q.R
Pier
F.Bu
& Q.Bu
F.Bu
& Q.Bu
Q.R
BE
ex-HMAS
CANBERRA
Clarence
Beaumaris
Life Saving Club
FI.G5s
37º59’52”S
145º01’46”E
SEAFORD
WOOLEY REEF
AQ
6
CIT Y
NO
4
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Fl
Fl.R4s
Q.R
ZONE
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TRANS
OUN
HOPET
EL
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N
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Fl.R3s
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l.b Q(
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s
Fl.G3s
F.R
Q.G
4s
Fl.R3s
Fl o.7
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4s
WESTERN
& EASTERN
ANCHORAGE
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4s
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I N N E R
A R B O U R
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CO
Fl.R2s
F.R
190
T O
F
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N
A
CH
O
DRE D G E
MATE R I A L
GRO U N D
Y
Port Phillip Heads
Marine National Park
(Swan Bay)
Bcn
Jetties
8
SAILBOARDS ONLY
Fl(3)G10s
G
Bcn
37º59’57”S
145º02’03”E
Y
Seaford Pier
Fl.WR6s
G
Ricketts Point
NO BOATING
Y
YBY
BEAUMARIS
CARRUM
Mentone
Life Saving Club
WATERSKI ACCESS LANE
SEE INSET
YBY
Fl.G3s
200
West Channel Pile
R
No.1
G
WATERSKI
Point
Ormond
ACCESS LANE
W AT K I N S B AY
TRIAL ARTIFICIAL REEF
E 145°05.953’
S 38°05.245’
14
0
G
L
Q.R
Silos
11
NE
CORIO
Q U AY
R
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AN
Fl.R3s
LFl.Bu15s
Fl.G10s
BIRD ROCK
YB
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Beacon
YB Q(6)+
RIPPLESIDE
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Fl.G3s
Fl.R3s
NORLANE
F.G
N
LASCELLES
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Y
St Leonards Pier
POINT LILLIAS
G
G R NO RTH R
Fl.R3s
WATERSKI ACCESS LANE
ST LEONARDS
G
21
0
YBY BYB
Q
GEELONG
0
GOVERNOR
BRB R E E F
No.4
Indented Head Jetty
CLIFTON SPRINGS
DREDGE MATERIAL
GROUND
22
BY
INDENTED HEAD
Q.G
Y
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RN
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TO
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PRINCE GEORGE
BANK
Y
AQUACULTURE
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Fl.G3s
Y
BYB
Y
Q.R
F
F.R
2F.R
No.4
YB
Point George
Q(4)Y12s
Fl.G3s
BRB
WATERSKI ACCESS LANE
BY
DREDGE
MATERIAL
GROUND
STINGAREE
B AY
BY
YBY
R
Grassy Point
0.5
SCALE 1:30,000
G
N
SO
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PA R I V
0
Y Y
R
Fl(4)Y12s Fl(4)Y12s YB
SEE INSET
lwood
BEAUMARIS E BAY
Canal
MENTONE
Ricketts
Point
Marine
Sanctuary
7
Y
40
BRB
BY
Fl(4)Y12s
Fl.G6s
G
NAUTICAL MILES
0
37º59’31”S
145º01’24”E
12
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TU
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Q(4)Y10s U A
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38°10'
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0
N
4s
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3
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EL
R
Q(4)Y10s
Fl.R4s Prince George Light
Point Richards
No.3
1
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Marina
Reef
13
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H
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Fl.R4s
No.12
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4s
37º59’22”S
145º01’13”E
CHELSEA
Foul Ground
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32
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30
IA
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145º00’52”E
Y
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S 38°02.168’
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4s
PORT
OF GEELONG
LIMIT
0
33
0
350
340
0
G
Mordialloc Pier
Y
Y
0
s
R4
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No
.
Fl
s
4
l.G
Fl.Y6s
Y
O
Commercial
Ramp AVALON BEACH
s
G4
WATERS
OUTER
G
Q.R
Q(9)15s
BATES POINT
DREDGE
M AT E R I A L
GROUND
PHILLIP
Fl(4)Y10s
RK
lt
Fl(4)Y10s
PA
Sa
Q.R
TR AN SI
YB
C O R I O B sA YG4s
5s
l.B
4s
LF
l.G
)+
UN
(6 H O P E T O FO NLY
G YB
38°00'
Y
RT
POINT ABEONA
10
ds
Fl(4)Y10s
AQUACULTURE
RESTRICTED
YB
PORT
Artificial
Reef
PO
SCALE 1:60,000
M
G
Y
D
23
Fl.R4s
DREDGE
MATERIAL
GROUND
u1
F.Q
Q.G
Be
3s
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Fl
F.G
Grammar School
Limeburners Y.C.
Fl.G(3)6s
Fl.R(3)6s
Fl.R(3)6s
Fl.G(3)6s
Fl.R(3)8s
Fl.G(3)8s
E
L
N
Point Wilson
Point Lillias
R
YBY
WESTERN
& EASTERN
ANCHORAGE
FL.R3s
1.5
G
A
U
0
NAUTICAL MILES
3s
.G
G
R
GR
R
Fl.G3s
Fl.G3s
Fl
Fl.R2s
F.R
Fl.G3s
Fl.G3s
SEE INSET
BEAUMARIS
B AY
90
Q.R
3
D
RE
AT
I
ER
RO
24
KILOMETRES
0
LIMEBURNERS
B AY
D
Q(4)Y12s
AQUACULTURE
AQUA
YB
Note: Boat zones shown from Port Melbourne to
Point Ormond are revised boating and swimming
zones commencing September 2010. Contact Parks Victoria for more information.
5
ONG RD
BRAESIDE
PA R K
Y
Fl.R
Q.G
YB
Kirk Point
AQUACULTURE
MENTONE
DREDGE
T)
250
Corio Bay
0
Fl.R3s
Q(6)+LFl.Bu15s
'(
LONG
REEF
Fl.Y6s
NORTH SHORE
26
DANDEN
YBY
BYB
Ricketts Point YB
WEDGE SPIT
Fl.Y6s
Fl.R3s
9º
G
Fl.G5s
VQ(4)Y4S
YB
CORIO
Fl.R3s
Y
260
9
Tide Pile
Fl.Y5s
SCALE 1:9,000
Chimney
Refinery
LIMEBURNERS
B AY
F.R
30
WATERSKI ACCESS LANE
Ricketts Point G
Marine Sanctuary
VQ(4)Y4s
LOWER
BEAUMARIS
GROUND
melbourne port zone
No.11 Fl(2)G4s
Q.R
NO PERSONAL
WATERCRAFT
TS
Y
VQ(4)Y4S
145° 00’
0.25
Y
e
80
NAUTICAL MILES
H
G
SCALE 1:17,500
70
0
G
Y
Obelisk
NAUTICAL MILES
BLACK ROCK
(1'E)
No.12
SEE INSET
8
0.4
6
PR
KILOMETRES
LI
Brooks Jetty
R
KILOMETRES
Black Rock Jetty
60
0
lin
4
50
NO PERSONAL
WATERCRAFT
pe
'E 200
9
F.Bu+Q(3)10s
7
Y
Cerberus
M AT E R I A L
Hobsons Bay a n d
Yarra RIVER
No.14
Groyne
Pi
Beacon Point
Fl(2)R4s
Y
Red Bluff
Fl.5s
s
VQ(4)Y4S
HI GH TR AF F I C SHI PPI NG AR EA
Jetty
Ga
IA
OR
NE
CT
UR
VI
S
BO
EL
M IT
OF LIM
F.Bu
VQ(4)Y4S
RK
Point Gellibrand
G
Wedge Point
VQ(4)Y4s
ANONYMA
SHOAL
RT
TRANSIT ONLY ZONE
(NO ANCHORING
OR DRIFTING)
IN
VQ(4)Y4s
Q(3)5s
H 11º3
0
No.16
Ramp for
Personal Water
Craft only & Personal
Water Craft Zone
Jetty
Note: When entering, transiting or leaving the Prohibited
Anchorage Zone, vessels at all times should keep to
eastward when inward bound and westward when
outward bound.
SERENDIP
S A N C T U R AY
Fl.R5s
Water Tower
D
Fl.Y5s
Y
Y
VQ(9)10s
VQ(4)Y4S
KARKAROOK
PA R K
PA
Boat ramp
A
Y
PO
Werribee River
F.Bu
No.71 Fl(2).G4s
Q(9)15s
LE
38°00'
No.70
Fl(2).R4s
No.15
Fl.Y5s
Picnic Point
Y
Fl(2)10s
Hampton Pier
TRUE NORTH
POINT GELLIBRAND
COASTAL HERITAGE PARK
SEE INSET
OUTER ANCHORAGE
NO
BOATING
SANDRINGHAM
Fl(2)WR7.5s
ME
LIM LBOUR
IT
N
WILLIAMSTOWN
Y PERSONAL WATER CRAFT ONLY ZONE
Y
Y
HAMPTON
ETIC N
O RT
Altona Harbour
SCALE 1:1,000
Fl.G5s
L
NE
AN
CH
Fl.R2s
5
No.73 Fl(4).G4s
No.17
WATERSKI ACCESS LANE
Twr.
WERRIBEE
RIVER
144° 50’
100
No.72 Fl(2).R4s
NG
PI
IP
SH
Fl.R3s
VQ(4)Y4s
2F.Bu
3
Y
Fawkner Beacon Fl.5s
VQ(4)Y4S
VQ(4)Y4s
WERRIBEE SOUTH
Werribee Jetty
VQ(4)Y4S
VQ(4)Y4s
AREA
Middle Brighton Pier
Y
SB
F.
2F.R(hor)
F.
Fl.R2s
VQ(4)Y4s
NO
BOATING
HW
Channel Breakwater South
F.
F.R
VQ(4)Y4S
VQ(4)Y4s
St Kilda Pier Y
& Kiosk
Green Point
Fl(2)G4s
VQ(4)Y4s
ST KILDA
Gate
AN
Fl.G3s
No.17A Fl.G5s
Fl(4)Y12s
Y
P R A C T.
Note: Boat zones shown from Port Melbourne to
Point Ormond are revised boating and swimming
zones commencing September 2010. Contact Parks Victoria for more information.
No.1
Slipway
Y
E RD
Fl(2)G4s
VQ(4)Y4S
Breakwater
BRIGHTON
Fl.G5s
Y
FIRING
P
Y 144º46’48”E
Fl.R4s
CENTR
Fl.WR5s
Fl(2)G4s Fl(3)Y10s
VQ(4)Y4S
No.3
Y
PE
F.G
Fl.G2s
Fl.R2s
F.G
Q
37º56’02”S
Y
No.2
WATERSKI ACCESS LANE
Y
PENGUIN HABITAT
NO ACCESS TO
BREAKWATER
2
For your own safety, steer
clear of ships at all times
NE
y
Y
Y
G
Point
Q(3)10s
Cooke
BYB
Marine
Y 37º55’45”S
144º48’41”E
Sanctuary
Y
Jetty
YY
144º48’41”E
FW
S
Point Cooke
CE
N Sanctuary
Marine
I
R
VQ(4)Y4s
P2
Y Fl.Y4s
SEE INSET
Chimney
37º55’45”S
No.75 Fl(4).G4s
Y O U YA N G S
R E G I O N A L PA R K
No.19A Fl.G5s
No.19
No.20
Q(3)10s
BYB
Y
Station Peak
Fl.R
AL
CI
ER
tt
M
Je
M
CO
n
oo
Fl.G3s
DREDGED
CHANNEL
37º55’39”S
144º46’49”E
Y
No.77 Fl(4).G4s
No.74 Fl(2).R4s
Y
Fl.R4s
No.5
Fl(2)G4s
Y
MAGN
y
nt
Fl.G5s
No.4
37º55’14”S
144º48’42”E
No.7
ELWOOD
Fl(2)G4s
VQ(4)Y Fl.Y4s
POR
tt
Po
No.22
F.R
H O B S O N S B AY
No.21
Fl.R5s
Channel
Breakwater
North
Fl.R
METRES
SB
F.R+Fl.R4s
Fl.G3s
0
No.76 Fl(2).R4s
VQ(4)Y4s
37º54’37”S
144º47’49”E
37º56’02”S
144º46’48”E
No.9
0
Je
No.24
DREDGED
BASIN
KERFORD RD
PIER
No.82
Fl.R4s
I N N E R No.6 Fl.R4s
ANCHORAGE
37º55’39”S
144º46’49”E
2FR(Vert.)
SEE INSET
31
on
y
Basin
Breakwater
South
Y
No.81
Fl.G5s
Fl.R5s+F.R
No.23
Fl.G4s+F.G
Y
NO
BOATING
WERRIBEE
PA R K
37º55’14”S
144º48’42”E
Fl(2)G4s
safety notice to
Boat operators
Y
R
No.3
No.1
0
Fl.R4s+F.R
Y
SB
No.78 Fl(2).R4s
No.84
Y
No.79 Fl(4).G4s
Y
o
nt
Po
y
tt
Je
tt
Je
Fl.
2F.(Vert)
No.11
Fl.Y3s
Point Cook
L
Ramp
NO
BOATING
Fl.R4s
VQ(4)Y4s
POINT COOK
C O A S TA L PA R K
VQ(4)Y
Q.R
VQ(4)Y4s
No.8
F.G
CHANNEL
No.28
F.R+Fl.R2s
VQ.G
Basin
Breakwater
North
No.80 Fl(2)R4s
F.G+Fl.G2s
VQ.WRG
CK
Fl.
Y
LAGOON PIER
No.12
Brooks JettyY
Point Ormond
CHEETHAM
WETLANDS
For bi-monthly reports on the 13 FISH
service visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fishing
or call 136 186.
SCALE 1:75,000
37º54’37”S
144º47’49”E
NO
BOATING
SHIPPING
Ramps
No.25
POINT COOK
F.G
STATION
PIER
F
DO
No.28
A L B E RT PA R K
F.Bu
Y
PRINCES
PIER
B
F.G+Fl.G2s
G
144° 30’
No.27
F.R+Fl.R2s
Y
EB
No.30
F.R+Fl.R2s
Car park
G
YG
Q(9)15s
VQ(4)Y4s
No.10
Information provided will assist in
planning patrols and enforcement
operations when no immediate field
response is possible.
Y
KITE BOARDING AREA
St Kilda
Harbour
Fl.R5s
KITE BOARDING ONLY
St Kilda Pier
Fl(2)G4s
A LT O N A
REEF
YB
ST KILDA
30
W
F.R
COMMERCIAL
Chimney
Y Y
Y
Jawbone
Marine Sanctuary
1
SEE INSET
YY
No.71
No.15
PA R K
37°50'
290
F.G+Fl.G2s
Fl.G5s
ALBERT
ST KILDA WEST
Y
MIDDLE PARK
Y
Fl.R5s
Fl(4).G6s
No.17
Gem Pier
St Kilda Harbour
M I D D L E PA R K
VIC
No.29
WATERSKI ACCESS LANE
YG
17A
WILLIAMSTOWN
SEAHOLME
REEF
R
Y
F.G
Fl(4).R6s
W
Y
280
SCALE 1:25,000
F.G+Fl.G2s
Fl.G5s
people involved
Note: Vessels are prohibited from landing along most
of Jawbone Marine Sanctuary shoreline
NO
BOATING
F.Bu
Fl.R2s
Fl.R2s
No.31
Y
Altona Pier
Y
Fl.G
Fl.G
Fl.G3s
Fl.R
Fl.R3s
Kerford Rd
Pier
F.G
Y
V
Y
270
No.32
Fl.WRG3s
Fl.5s
F.Bu
Fl.G5s
ANCHORING
.G+Fl.G2s
F.R+
Fl.R2s
37º52’11”S
144º52’42”E
F.Bu
No.33
♦ Place
♦ Number of
registration
♦ Activity
♦ Equipment
of activity
F.G
2F.
Fl.R5s Station Pier
U
NO
BOATING
ALBERT PARK
HIGH TRAFFI C S H IP P IN G A R E A
No.34
F.R+
Fl.R2s
TRANSIT ONLY ZONE
(NO ANCHORING
OR DRIFTING)
0.5
♦ Vehicle/boat
ALTONA
Lagoon Pier
G
YY
VQ(4)Y4s
NO
SCALE 1:40,000
Fl.R2s
F.G
T R A N S I T O N LY Z O N E
.G+Fl.G2s
F.R
Fl.Y3s
SEE INSET
♦ Time and date
ALBERT
Fl.5s, Iso.WRG3s & B.Bu P A R K
Fl.R2s
Helpful information includes:
37º52’03”S
144º53’01”E
Jawbone
Marine
Sanctuary
No.35
PORT MELBOURNE
SEE INSET
S
V
IC
T
LI ME
O
M L
R
IA
IT BO
U
R
N
E
Ge
w
1
F.
K
ier
NAUTICAL MILES
0
JAWBONE
RESERVE
Y
37º51’45”S
144º52’15”E
rP
e
at
2
F.G
NEWPORT
Refinery Tower
F.R
Report illegal fishing
- call 13 FISH (133 474)
T
SEE INSET
F.G
F.R
SPOTSWOOD
F.R
F.R
F.R
FWY
W E S T G AT E
R
S
MELBOURNE
F
F.R+
Fl.R2s
Fl.G5s
YARRAVILLE
F.R
R
r
d
Pie
nd
llib
ra
NO
BOATING
KILOMETRES
WESTGATE
PARK
WESTGATE
BRIDGE
No.36
No.17
0
Q
O
Reid
St P
ier
N
Pi elso
er n
W
es
t
D
oc
er kya
r
Pi
Fl.R2s
Br
NAUTICAL MILES
F.G+Fl.G2s
WESTGATE LANDING
P
Chimney
F.R
37º51’40”S
144º52’25”E
F.G+Fl.G2s
PORT MELBOURNE
37°50'
NE
etty
St P
ier
Boo
th P
ier
Wo
rksh
tty
ops
J
d Je
1
F.
k
ea
0
No.41
No.37
O
SCALE 1:40,000
PIER 35 MARINA
F.G+Fl.G2s
F.R+Fl.R2s
DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES
J AWB O N E
NO PERSONAL
WATERCRAFT or
SAILBOARDS
No.39
No.38
2F.R(hor)
F.R
F.G+Fl.G2s
No.43
SB
F.R+Fl.R2s
SB
F.
A nn
Boy
L
KILOMETRES
No.40
NE
Gem
P ie r
AN
Q
COMMERCIAL
VESSELS ONLY
0
No.17A Fl.G5s
CH
F.G
STONY CREEK
BACKWASH
Ho
NG
F.R
No.19A Fl.G5s
Fl.R2s
ld
Do en
ck
PI
F.
No.19 Fl.G2s
No.20
N
I N L A N D WAT E R S
BOLTE
BRIDGE
F.G+Fl.G2s
F.G
M
Fl(2)G.5s
Fl(2)R.5s
VQ(9).10s
BYB
E N C L O S E D WAT E R S
No.49
No.47
L
PA
IP
No.44
F.R+Fl.R2s
YA R R AV I L L E
K
T
SH
SB
J
R
No.46
AL
2F.G
Fergusion St Pier
F.R+Fl.R2s
RA
YA R
F.R+Fl.R2s
No.54
I
O
CI
Y
PUBLIC
MOORING
SB
No.48
SB
F.R+Fl.R2s
R
RIVE
H
P
ER
COMMITTEE OF MANGEMENT
F.R
F.R+Fl.R2s
No.50
G
EL
SWANSTON
DOCK
MARIBYRNONG
RIVER
M
PARKS VICTORIA
F
N
Fl.G5s
M
Fl.R5s
F.R
3F.G
N
No.21
CO
No.22
WILLIAMSTOWN
A
SB
Y
Y
R
R
G
G
Y
Special
Marine National Park boundary markers (land)
Port hand – even numbers
Starboard hand – odd numbers
BY BY
YB YB
BYB BYB
YBY YBY
North
South
East
West
BRB
Isolated Danger (Black and Red)
Beacon or Conspicuous Mark
Cardinal – Pile or Pillar Buoy (Yellow and Black)
with appropriate black top mark
GUIDE