Point Danger Gannet Colony

Birdwatching area Portland, Victoria, Australia

What to expect

Point Danger is a headland on the coast of south-western Victoria, Australia, and is home to a colony of Australasian gannets. The colony is Australia's only mainland gannet colony and has grown to about 3000 birds. The gannets can be viewed from an elevated viewing platform, and the colony is a great place to observe birds in all stages of life. The gannets feed on small sea fish and their feeding methods are a wonderful phenomenon to witness. The colony has all ability access, making it a great place to visit with family

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Point Danger, which is home to Australia's only mainland Australasian gannet colony

Highlights: The kids loved watching the gannets dive into the water to catch fish. It was amazing to see them up close ✨