Point Hicks Marine National Park
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Heritage
Point Hicks was the first Australian landmass sighted by Captain James Cook although the area's underwater landscape is still largely awaiting discovery. The area contains some of Victoria's most interesting and beautiful reefs. These reefs were a deadly concern to early sailors who pressured the government into constructing the lighthouse that still dominates the cliff tops. Today, these underwater crags can be admired for their stunning sea-life.
Looking After The Park
For the protection of the marine environment, a number of activities are prohibited within the boundaries of Victoria's marine national parks and marine sanctuaries. No fishing, netting, spearing, taking or killing of marine life. All methods of fishing, from the shore or the sea, are prohibited.
Point Hicks was the first Australian landmass sighted by Captain James Cook although the area's underwater landscape is still largely awaiting discovery. The area contains some of Victoria's most interesting and beautiful reefs. These reefs were a deadly concern to early sailors who pressured the government into constructing the lighthouse that still dominates the cliff tops. Today, these underwater crags can be admired for their stunning sea-life.
Looking After The Park
For the protection of the marine environment, a number of activities are prohibited within the boundaries of Victoria's marine national parks and marine sanctuaries. No fishing, netting, spearing, taking or killing of marine life. All methods of fishing, from the shore or the sea, are prohibited.
