Marine Discovery
a perfect day on the water
Explore the pristine waters surrounding Picnic Island with your private skipper.
The Experience
Your private marine discovery unfolds as an intimate exploration of the waters surrounding Picnic Island, guided by your experienced local skipper.
Departing from the island aboard your dedicated vessel, you’ll navigate the sheltered channels between granite headlands, where—if you’re lucky—playful Australian fur seals or bottlenose dolphins may appear. Your skipper will share stories, knowledge, and local lore as you enjoy the sea breeze, observe the intricate tidal ecosystems, and witness the dramatic meeting of the Southern Ocean and Freycinet’s characteristic pink granite coastline.
Weather and wildlife dictate each journey’s unique character—you might encounter migrating whales during their seasonal passage, witness sea eagles fishing from towering clifftops, or anchor in a secluded bay where the only sounds are the gentle lapping of waves and the calls of seabirds returning to their roosts.
Pristine Oceans
The marine environment surrounding Freycinet Peninsula and Coles Bay represents a remarkable convergence of oceanic conditions that creates one of Australia’s most biodiverse coastal ecosystems.
Here you can discover an extraordinary abundance of marine life from microscopic plankton to visiting whales and seals. The complex underwater topography provides habitat for over 200 fish species, while the pristine water quality supports thriving populations of abalone, rock lobsters, and mussels.
This unique marine sanctuary benefits from minimal human impact due to its protected national park status and remote location, maintaining ecological relationships that have existed for millennia and creating one of the few places along Australia’s coast where visitors can experience truly wild marine encounters in their natural context.
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