Aquascene was registered as a business name in August 1981 by the owners of the property from which the fish feeding is conducted, operating as a partnership until 1988 when a company was formed. The business is now owned by Dreprey Pty Ltd (trading as Aquascene).
In the late 1950's, the previous owner had started feeding bread to a few mullet which had come in with the tide and as they returned day after day and the fish numbers grew, the feeding became a regular hobby.
The current owners purchased the property in 1979 to develop as a seaside residence and maintained the feeding as a hobby for the next two years. Regular feeding led to increased species and numbers of fish and word of this unique activity was also spreading amongst the human population. By 1981 the demand for better viewing facilities, information on feeding times and permanent supplies of food created the need to formalise the feeding activities.
While the property is still primarily a private residence, it is opened up to the public each day for the feeding.
A small kiosk operates on site with cold drinks, ice creams and an exclusive range of colourful T-shirts, postcards, spoons etc.
Aquascene operates twelve months of the year and is open every day that the tides and weather permit (except Christmas Day). Opening times are totally dictated by tidal movements and change from day to day. It is therefore most important that any potential visitor check this information before going to see the fish feeding.
Opening times are advertised in local
publications - also available from accomodation houses, caravan
parks and tourist information offices. Alternatively, you can
telephone (08) 8981 7837 or click on "Feeding Times"
at this web site.