French Island Marine National Park

French Island Marine National Park extends along 15 kilometers of French Island's north shore, encompassing 2,800 hectares of seagrass beds, mangroves, and intertidal mud flats.

The marine park, established in November 2002, received recognition as a Ramsar site for its international importance in preserving wetland environments and marine biodiversity.

The park exists within the traditional Sea Country of the Bunurong Peoples, representing an Aboriginal cultural landscape that maintains connection to historical practices.

Visitors can access the marine park through boat launching facilities at Warneet or Tooradin, with kayaking and canoeing serving as primary means of exploration.

The mudflats support numerous benthic animals that transform detritus into food for 295 recorded bird species, including Black Swans and Royal Spoonbills.

Location: Victoria

GPS coordinates: -38.30000,145.36667

Latest update: March 29, 2025 02:55