DOCKLANDS GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Docklands to Geelong: Amphora Live and the Fish Club — an urban maritime outing for young anglers
A two-day Docklands package pairing Port Phillip Ferries’ Fish Club—an interactive, two-hour marine-education and fishing experience for children aged 6–13—with Amphora Live event programming; this guide clarifies logistics, inclusions, and expectations.
Docklands to Geelong: Amphora Live and the Fish Club — an urban maritime outing for young anglers.
On the edge of Melbourne’s Docklands, Port Phillip Ferries runs a Fish Club program that sends children into a focused, hands-on encounter with local marine life. The core learning experience is a two-hour interactive session geared to ages 6–13, followed by a fishing experience on the Geelong waterfront, local exploration and take-home activities — including a fishing rod — designed to extend the lesson beyond the day. Spots are limited.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Interactive marine education for ages 6–13
The Fish Club centers on a focused, two-hour interactive program that teaches children about marine life and responsible fishing, with learning reinforced by activities they can take home.
A real fishing experience at Geelong waterfront
Participants get hands-on time fishing at the Geelong waterfront and have the chance to explore the surrounding area as part of the program.
Amphora Live partnership and Docklands context
The package is delivered in partnership with Amphora Live, a new event space inside Marvel Stadium at Docklands Stadium Square, offering a modern entertainment setting that complements the daytime Fish Club experience.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
The program unfolds as a compact, purposeful educational outing: children join the Fish Club for a two-hour interactive marine session, then move into a practical fishing experience on the Geelong waterfront and time to explore the area. The package emphasizes hands-on learning, responsible fishing practices, and gives participants take-home activities and a fishing rod to continue the learning at home.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program includes take-home activities and provides a fishing rod for participants to keep.
Participants will receive activity materials and a fishing rod as part of the program.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the program?
The overall package is listed as two days in duration and includes a two-hour interactive marine-education component for participants.
Who can participate?
The Fish Club program is aimed at children aged 6–13.
Where is the meeting point?
Meeting locations are Portalington or Geelong.
Who operates the trip?
The program is operated by Port Phillip Ferries.
What do participants take home?
Participants take home fun activities and a fishing rod provided as part of the program.