Visit the Junior Rangers website (children) and EventBrite (general public) for more information and bookings.

Beyond our holiday programs, the Prom is helping schools with education programs. We expect more than 2,000 students to have attended face-to-face studies this financial year, including through a new VCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies program. 

This term, more than 300 students have visited the park, learning about habitat restoration, ecological burning, revegetation and pest eradication.

A big thank you to everyone who took time to provide feedback about our booking system. 

We heard from thousands of people through an online survey and while we were out at the Prom, and other parks, over summer. The infographic (left) shows how many people had a say. 

We're currently analysing the survey responses so we can clearly identify what improvements people would like.  The next steps are for us to finalise a report and then share that with the community. We will then prioritise improvements to the booking system and make a plan to implement these over time.

Sealers Cove boardwalk rebuild

Planning for the $4.5 million Sealers Cove boardwalk is well underway, with the project  moving through a range of assessments.

This work will provide more information on how we complete this complex project, which will see two kilometres of boardwalk rebuilt on challenging and sensitive terrain.

Assessments for this project include hydrology, ecology, coastal hazards, geotechnical and cultural heritage. It’s extensive work that will take time – but it’s important to make sure we deliver the boardwalk in the right place, in the right way.

The boardwalk was severely damaged by successive floods and storms, eventually rendering it unsafe. A detailed engineering assessment found that the majority the boardwalk needed to be replaced.

Above: The storm-damaged walk to Sealers Cove.

The new boardwalk will be made from fibre reinforced plastic. This material creates a sturdy walking experience with fewer maintenance requirements. It’s been successfully used at both Lily Pilly Gully and to Waterloo Bay. The designs will be slightly wider, higher above ground and water, and more appropriate to the aquatic and marine environment.

This is a long-term project. Timeframes for its completion will be subject to assessments and approvals, on-ground conditions and weather, and construction industry factors.

At this stage, we’re expecting works to commence in 2025, but will have a more detailed timeline to share during the year. In the meantime, information about it will be maintained on the 'Projects' section of our website: www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects

Can you imagine flying 11 days straight and losing half of your body weight?

What about drinking saltwater and not having to worry about the effects of excess salt in your body?

Shorebirds and seabirds are some of the most extreme birds on the planet, but some species are facing tremendous threats.

Some of the most important roosting, breeding and feeding sites for these birds are found throughout Victoria.

At the Prom, seabirds like Fairy Prions, White-bellied Sea Eagles and Short-tailed Shearwaters thrive on the rich, protected waters of the marine sanctuary. On the shoreline, the national park’s coastal vegetation and dunes provide critical habitat for birds like the Pied Oystercatcher and Hooded Plover (pictured above).

Over the past month we’ve turned our attention to Victoria’s amazing coastal birdlife, learning more about the variety of species, their migratory behaviour, and where you can spot them. We're also highlighting how volunteer groups - like Friends of the Prom - are helping protect the Hooded Plover.