Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
Blackburn Lake SanctuaryBlackburn, Victoria

Visitor Centre

Open most Sundays from 2 pm to 4 pm, staffed by volunteers

The Visitor Centre is open most Sundays from 2 pm to 4 pm, and is staffed by volunteers.

Everyone is welcome to drop into the Visitor Centre. You can discover a wealth of information and interesting displays about the Sanctuary and local plants and animals. There are child-friendly displays, activities and books. Children should be accompanied by adults at all times.

Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre exterior

What can you do at the Visitor Centre?

Meet some of the creatures who call the Sanctuary home.

Learn about the local Indigenous history and culture.

Find out about the history and development of the Sanctuary.

Pick up a guide to the plants and animals of the Sanctuary and local area.

Interior display at the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre

Speakers & special events

The Visitor Centre also hosts speakers and special events, including:

  • Regular (usually monthly) speakers on environmental and associated topics.
  • Special events, such as the Litter Action Project and Wetlands Regeneration Project.

Find out what's coming up

The Community Education Program is organised and led by volunteers associated with the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Advisory Committee.

Suggestions for speakers or activities are welcome! Contact Peter Dempsey, Secretary at blackylakesanctuary@gmail.com

Volunteer at the Visitor Centre

The Visitor Centre is staffed entirely by volunteers. If you'd like to help out on a Sunday afternoon, we'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch