Discovery Bay Marine National Park
Protected area in Victoria, Australia
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The Discovery Bay Marine National Park is a protected marine national park located in the Western District of Victoria, Australia The 2,770-hectare (6,800-acre) marine park is located near Portland,[3][4][5] and extends along 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) of coastline on the western side of Cape Bridgewater, from Cape Duquesne to Blacks Beach, and offshore 3 nautical miles (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) to the limit of Victorian waters.
| Discovery Bay Marine National Park | |
|---|---|
  Discovery Bay Marine National Park | |
| Location | Victoria |
| Nearest city | Portland |
| Coordinates | 38°21′S 141°22′E |
| Area | 27.7 km2 (10.7 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 16 November 2002[1] |
| Governing body | Parks Victoria |
| Website | Official website |
Official name | Glenelg Estuary and Discovery Bay Ramsar Site |
| Designated | 28 February 2018 |
| Reference no. | 2344[2] |
The Discovery Bay Coastal Park protects the adjacent coastline.
