Marine National Parks exist to protect Victoria’s unique and diverse marine ecosystem and the many plants and animals that live in them.
The seven Marine Parks within the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks boundaries and comprise Sea Country of both the Wadawurrung Traditional Owner Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) and Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation (EMAC):
The Point Danger Marine Sanctuary, Point Addis Marine National Park, and Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary are on Wadawurrung Country, located within the Registered Aboriginal Party area of Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation.
The Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary, the Merri Marine Sanctuary, the Twelve Apostles Marine National Park, and the Arches Marine Sanctuary, are located on Gadubanud, Kirrae Whurrung, and Peek Whurrung Country, forming part of the Sea Country of the Eastern Maar Nation. These areas are located within the Registered Aboriginal Party area of Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation.
Cape Otway, Torquay 3233 View Map
Cape Otway , Torquay 3233
Emergency:
In the event of an emergency, contact 000.
To raise an issue or get more information on Marine Parks:
Call Parks Victoria on 13 19 63.
Alternatively, send an email via info@parks.vic.gov.au or provide comment online.
To raise an issue with the road:
For all urgent on road hazards, call VicRoads on 13 11 70