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Educational and Recreational Tours with Experts
Highlights
- Explore Port Phillip's fragile ecosystems with expert eco-guides, gaining unique insights into marine conservation.
- Experience the rich history of Victoria's first settlement from the water, connecting with the past of the bay.
- Discover Aboriginal heritage along the coastline, where ancient reminders tell stories of thousands of years of settlement.
- Enjoy inclusive tours tailored for various abilities, ensuring everyone can appreciate the beauty of Bass Strait's wild coast.
Discover the natural history of Port Phillips’ amazingly intricate yet fragile ecosystems that thrive in these southern reaches. School and special interest groups welcome. These are hosted by Polperro’s specialists staff and eco-guides. Teachers are supported by our curriculum matched resources
Surrounded by Marine National Parks and Sanctuaries abutting the protected waters of the bay and along the wild coast of Bass Strait.
The site of Victoria’s first settlement. Rich in history and best seen from sea, view Port Phillip just as the first white settlers and subsequent migrations of people following the war years, entering the still waters of the bay coming in through the infamous rip and turbulent waters of the Bass Strait.
Aboriginal settlement over thousands of years has left its gentle reminders along the coastlines of National Parks.
Two world wars saw a network of protective fortifications both on-shore and at sea. Self guided and hosted tours are available. Please enquire about the vast array of opportunities.
Polperro embraces conservation through education, appreciation and enjoyment.
The vessel Polperro does not always ensure access of people of all abilities. However our staff are known for the level of care in ensuring that we are inclusive
Tour details
- On demand
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Polperro Dolphin Swims
Swimming with wild dolphins and seals are rare and magical experiences, so who better to help you connect with these magnificent creatures than the people who have been making the introductions in Port Phillip Bay the longest; Polperro Dolphin Swims.
The Muir family established Polperro Dolphin Swims in 1986. Named after their classic, lovingly maintained boat, the multi-award winning Polperro has led the Bay in research and environmentally responsible dolphin and seal tourism. These wildly exciting yet gentle interactions attract visitors from all over the world.
The qualified crew’s passion and experience and their careful training and supervision of passengers ensures that your marine adventure of a lifetime is conducted in an immersive, fun, safe and inclusive fashion . Passenger numbers are strictly limited so everyone has ample opportunity to get wet, or watch dolphins at play from the deck. Reef swims are often part of Polperro trips as well. These are also revelatory experiences, even for most locals, as the Bay’s rich aquatic life is a surprisingly well-kept secret.
Complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate and water on tap are provided as well as Judy’s delicious scones, freshly baked on board by the crew.
Wetsuits, masks and snorkels are provided. There are change areas below deck.
Tours depart from Sorrento pier daily from late September-May at 8:00am and 12:00pm. Bookings are essential.
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Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
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