Point Danger Gannets

13/10/2026

Currawong. Portland VIC.

12/10/2026

To all who waited for a tour tonite Monday 12th oct. I apologise due to a delayed doctors appointment and I completely forgot under the circumstances. Sorry once again.

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

Cape Gannet early morning at colony.

22/09/2026

Gannets are in the spotlight after Henley Spiers took this stunning shot of a Northern Gannet diving off the coast of Scotland, granting him the title of bird photographer of the year!

Grab your camera and come down to Point Danger for free daily tours at 5:30pm to take your own spectacular Gannet photos! (Alternative times may be scheduled via social media or our website)

Henry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddlsi52DNp6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Photographers from all over the world entered more than 24,000 images into the world’s largest bird photography competition, with an image of a northern gannet bursting through the ocean’s surface taking the grand prize

03/09/2026

POINT DANGER TOUR SEASON IS BACK!

We’re excited to announce that Point Danger’s free guided tours begin Monday, 14 September!

Join us 7 nights a week from 5:30pm to experience the incredible Australasian Gannet colony and learn more about these fascinating birds and their unique home at Point Danger.

⏰ Tours commence at 5:30pm
📅 Every night of the week
💚 FREE guided tours

We recommend arriving 5 minutes early so you’re ready to go when the tour begins.

Come along, bring the family and discover one of Portland’s most spectacular wildlife experiences!

30/07/2026

A Greater Crested Tern at Point Danger has tested positive for H5 avian influenza.

At this stage, there are no changes to the visitor season or site operations. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and implement any necessary management measures in accordance with Victorian Government advice.

We ask everyone visiting the area to remain vigilant. If you observe any sick, injured, or dead birds, please do not handle them. Instead, report them to the appropriate authorities so they can be assessed safely.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping protect our wildlife and will provide further updates if the situation changes.

The high pathogenicity avian influenza H5N1 strain (H5 bird flu) has been detected in Victoria.

A single greater crested tern was found in Portland and was reported on 27 July 2026.

We know many Victorians care deeply about our wildlife and may be concerned about what this means for native bird populations.

If you encounter sick or dead birds or wildlife, do not touch them. Instead, record the exact location, take photos if it is safe to do so, and report it online or by calling the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Early reports help wildlife and animal health experts monitor disease activity and determine where action may be needed.

Your observations can make a real difference in helping us understand and respond to impacts on Victoria's wildlife.

Find out more: 🔗 agriculture.vic.gov.au/birdflu

17/03/2026

That’s a wrap—the last chick has officially fledged!

A big thank you to the thousands of visitors who came to Point Danger during the breeding season—we have loved sharing this wild experience with you. We’re looking forward to starting tours again later this year, so stay tuned for updates right here!

Still need a Point Danger fix? No worries—you can still explore the greater Point Danger reserve during winter! While the guided tours only run during the gannet breeding season, it’s still an incredible place to visit. In fact, winter is a great time to spot whales, along with plenty of other amazing marine life!

06/03/2026

As the season at Point Danger draws to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the months that have passed. The Gannets have continued to amaze us with their resilience, and now, as the season ends, we're witnessing the last of the fledglings take their first flight. With this, our final tours of the season are also wrapping up. The last daily tour will take place on 16th March at 5:30 pm.

What an incredible season it's been! We welcomed back our resident Cape Gannet, saw exciting rarities like the Brown B***y and Red-tailed Tropicbird, and enjoyed plenty of sightings of dolphins, whales, seals, and our resident Southern Elephant Seal, and watched dedicated parents raise their chicks through some of the harshest conditions on the coast of Australia. It’s been a privilege to share these amazing experiences with all of you, and we can’t wait to see you again for the 2026-2027 nesting season!

Thank you for an amazing season and we'll see you in September!

28/02/2026

Feeding time.