10.00 am: meet at the beach side of the Homestead. Acknowledgement of Country and terrestrial safety and marine protected area briefing.

10.15 am: Introduction to the Point Cooke Marine Sanctuary including beachcombing and snorkelling. Includes how to read the wind and selecting the best snorkelling spots.

10.45 am: Snorkelling safety briefing.

11.00 am: Begin snorkelling during which time you could participate in the Great Victorian Fish Count and removing Northern Pacific Seastars.

12.00 noon: Return to the beach.

1.00 pm: BBQ lunch, including use of the homestead facilities.

This event is weather dependent. In January's changeable weather, there is always the chance the event will be postponed or cancelled.