Twilight Rockpool Ramble at Aireys Inlet

Come and explore the rock platform and see the incredible diversity of our marine environment. Learn to safely explore the rockpools and find out about some of the amazing adaptations and inter-relationships between animals of the intertidal zone. Identify different crabs, spot a sea star and search for some more unusual creatures like anemones, sea squirts and barnacles.

What to bring:

• sun protection (e.g. hats and sunscreen)
• weather protection (e.g. warm clothes/raincoats)
• insect protection
• Shoes that can get wet, e.g. old runners, Crocs, or wetsuit shoes/ booties (bare feet and thongs are not acceptable)
• water bottle

Age restrictions:

• Ages 5 and over
• A guardian must accompany children under the age of 16.
• Please be advised that every person attending this event (including adult accompanying child) must have a ticket to attend the event.

Meeting Point: Inlet Crescent, Aireys Inlet, Eaglerock Marine Sanctuary
- 38.46883 S, 144.10430 E
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Cancellations: This event may be cancelled at short notice due to extreme weather conditions or changes in Victorian Government public health guidelines. You will be contacted if the event is cancelled. If your circumstances change and you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket so our guide knows and does not wait for you to arrive.

About: Now in its 30th year, Summer by the Sea offers fun, educational activities along Victoria’s coastline. With the 2026 theme ‘The coast, the sea, and our community’, the program gives people the chance to explore our coastal and marine environments and learn how to help protect them for future generations.

Proudly supported by Coastcare Victoria and the Victorian Government, activities are delivered in partnership with environmental organisations and led by friendly, experienced, first aid–trained hosts.