Mornington Peninsula & Bayside · about 35 min from Melbourne CBD
Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary, Beaumaris
A protected marine sanctuary where kids can peer at crabs, sea stars and zebra fish in the rockpools. The teahouse on the sand is a Melbourne institution
WalkRockpool ramble + clifftop path, flat
Best timeLow tide, calm mornings
CostFree
FacilitiesToilets · BBQ · Pram-friendly
DogsRestrictions — check signs
Adventure typecoast · wildlife
Take care: Look, don't take — it's a sanctuary; reef shoes help