Lobster Pot - Barwon Estuary Heritage Centre

Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary

Marine National Parks & Sanctuaries

Life Above Waves

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About the Bluff

Educational Resources

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THE CENTRE The Barwon Estuary Heritage Centre - the Lobster Pot, is run by volunteers in conjunction with Barwon Coast Committee of Management. It is open each afternoon during summer holidays and weekends up to Easter. It can also be opened by special arrangement. For further details of opening hours, please contact Barwon Coast during office hours on 03 52541118. The centre welcomes suggestions to help to expand the visitor experience.
The centre is located inside the historic 'Lobster Pot' building on the Barwon Estuary, it is home to a wide variety of local geological, botanical, historical, marine and cultural information. Indigenous heritage of the region is well covered. The centre's role is to provide interpretation of marine life and coastal environment to a wide spectrum audience including local community, tourists, various groups from near and far with schoolchildren especially catered for. The uniqueness of the estuary and surrounding area is presented at the centre, highlighting special features unique to the region. The geographical area covered by the centre is loosely defined, but generally could be said to encompass the estuary towns of Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove together with the southern area of Lake Connewarre.
WHAT DOES IT CONTAIN? Displays, exhibits and historical photographs depicting many aspects of the local environs with a particular emphasis on the natural and cultural heritage. EVERYONE IS WELCOME Visitors, and of course local residents, schoolchildren, and special groups, by arrangement. The centre is accessible to all the community.
ENTRY IS FREE Nominally entry is free, but a gold coin donation will assist the centre to expand activities. The centre invites you to become a 'Friend of the Lobster Pot Inc'. Remember while in the area; walk to the Bluff, visit shops and restaurants in Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove. Enjoy the magnificent beaches, golf courses and the life of the Barwon River estuary.
*Experiences at the Lobster Pot*
For further information about the estuary and surrounding areas visit www.barwonheads.net
Thanks to Ron Beggs and Martin Klabbers for the information and images for this page.