All Infrastructure | Landmark in Portsea

The following is a comprehensive list of Infrastructure & Landmarks available to the Public for their Comfort, Enjoyment & Well-being. The Category of Infrastructure & Landmarks incorporates fundamental facilities provided for the use of the public and recognisably iconic structures & things to see.
Sub Categories Include: Boat Ramp, Breakwater, Bridges, Canal / Lock, Car Park, Car Park – Disabled, Car Park – Large Vehicles, Car Park – Under Cover, Cemetery, Channels / Marine Structures, Communication Tower, Lighthouse, Marina, Harbour, Memorial, Monument, Observatory, Pier, Jetty, Public Art, Sculpture & Weir / Lock.



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Gunners Cottage Car Park – Defence Rd, Point Nepean National Park, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Car Park and Infrastructure | Landmark
Disabled Access: Yes
The Car Park at Gunners Cottage is the furthest point on the Mornington Peninsula that can be accessed by car.  Located within the Point Nepean National Park, it is the point from which many set out from to hike, cycle or catch the shuttle bus to very tip of the Mornington Peninsula – where one can witness the treacherous waters of ‘The Rip’.  With countless points of Read more…

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PMA Radar Tower – ‘Eagles Nest’, Point Nepean National Park, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Communication Tower and Infrastructure | Landmark
In stark contrast to the many military structures of yesteryear found throughout Point Nepean National Park, the ‘P.M.A. Radar Tower’ is a reminder of how far technology has progressed over the past 150 years. The radar tower is instrumental in guiding shipping through the notorious ‘Rip’ that is the turbulent and unpredictable body of water that lies between the Port Phillip Heads, Read more…

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Car Parking – Point Nepean Rd, Vicinty Nepean Pl Intersection, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Car Park | Disabled, Car Park | Large Vehicles, Car Park, and Infrastructure | Landmark
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Various car parking facilities are located within the heart of town in the stunning seaside village of Portsea on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.  They provide direct access to the shops, pier, parks, historical landmarks and bayside beach. Two car parks are afforded on either side of Nepean Place at the Point Nepean Road Intersection, as well as along the service road on the northern Read more…

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Middle Car Park – Portsea Back Beach (Surf) – Portsea Ocean Beach Access Upper Rd, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Car Park | Disabled, Car Park | Large Vehicles, Car Park, and Infrastructure | Landmark
Disabled Access: Yes
Situate approximately 33 m above sea level, the ‘Middle Car Park’ at Portsea’s ‘Back Beach‘ on the Mornington Peninsula, provides the most direct access, via a long ramp, to the beach and Portsea Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) below.  The views across the surf from this car park are breathtaking – in fact, many of the car parking bays lie directly on the edge Read more…

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Quarantine Station Car Park – Point Nepean National Park, Off Danson Dr, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Car Park | Disabled, Car Park | Large Vehicles, Car Park, and Infrastructure | Landmark
Disabled Access: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
A large car park of some 140 car parking bays with facilities for disabled and large vehicle parking, is located directly within the grounds of the fascinating and historic Quarantine Centre within the Point Nepean National Park on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. A shuttle service also runs from this location.  Be sure to allow plenty of time, as this is such Read more…

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Upper Car Park – Portsea Back Beach (Surf) – Portsea Ocean Beach Access Lower Rd, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Car Park | Disabled, Car Park | Large Vehicles, Car Park, and Infrastructure | Landmark
Disabled Access: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Arriving at the first car park atop the hill at Portsea ‘Back Beach‘ on the Mornington Peninsula, the views are breathtaking !!!  Situate only some 47.6 m above sea level, this carpark delivers a 360° panorama creating the most enormous views across Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay – all the way to Melbourne in the distance . . . This car park provides Read more…

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Lower Car Park – Portsea Back Beach (Surf) – Portsea Ocean Beach Access Lower Rd, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Car Park | Disabled, Car Park | Large Vehicles, Car Park, Infrastructure | Landmark, Lookout | View, and Natural POI
Disabled Access: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
The lower car park Portsea’s ‘Back Beach‘ on the Mornington Peninsula, affords a viewing area with bench seats to relax and enjoy the panoramic views of this stunning coastline.  Public toilets and outdoor showers are also provided at this locale.  Situate only some 36 m above sea level, this carpark provides shorter trip down a walkway, which includes stairs, to the beautiful beach Read more…

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Car Park – London Bridge, Sth End London Bridge Rd, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Car Park | Disabled, Car Park | Large Vehicles, Car Park, and Infrastructure | Landmark
Disabled Access: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
The ‘London Bridge Car Park’ services the lookouts, glider launch area, beach access and walking trails that depart from this beautiful location.  Nestled within the shelter of the dunes, there are in excess of 40 car parking bays at this location.  A short walk to the cliff top reveals stunning views of the rocky outcrop known as ‘London Bridge‘ as well as remarkable Read more…

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Point Nepean Cemetery c 1854 – ‘Walter Pisterman Heritage Walk’, ‘Point Nepean National Park’, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Cemetery, Historical POI's 1841-1860, Historical, Infrastructure | Landmark, and Site | Memorial, Monument
Australian Town & Country Journal (Sydney) – 24 Oct 1906 Ironically, it is reported that the cemeteries associated with Melbourne’s first two quarantine stations were both located too close to shore, resulting in bodily remains becoming exposed due to erosion and hence, the necessary relocation. Following the emergency of the ‘Glen Huntly’ in 1840, the first quarantine station, which had been Read more…

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Portsea Pier c 1870’s – Nth End WE Newton Reserve, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Historical POI's 1861-1880, Historical, Infrastructure | Landmark, Pier | Jetty, and Site | Infrastructure
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Unlike many of the piers constructed along the bayside shores of the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria which were fashioned to transport lime and wood to the infant Melbourne, the ‘Portsea Pier’ was built to provide access for the budding tourist trade during the 1870’s. The beautiful beaches of Portsea, whether it be the wild ocean back beach of Bass Strait or the relative Read more…

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West Car Park – Portsea Back Beach (Surf), Portsea Ocean Beach Access Upper Rd, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Car Park | Disabled, Car Park | Large Vehicles, Car Park, and Infrastructure | Landmark
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The ‘West Car Park’ is the largest of the four situate in the Portsea Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) precinct of Portsea’s ‘Back Beach‘ on the Mornington Peninsula. Overlooking the vast Bass Strait, there are in excess of 210 car parking bays at this location.  A relatively steep pathway of some 170 m in length, which includes a number of steps, takes you down 32.5 Read more…