All Natural POI

The following is a comprehensive list of Natural Points of Interest (POI’s) available to the Public for their Enjoyment & Well-being. The Category of Natural POI is defined as being Things to See & Attractions that are Naturally occurring in the Environment.
Sub Categories Include: Bay | Ocean, Beach, Forest | Bush / Reserve, Lake | Lagoon | Estuary, Lookout | View, Mountain, Natural Landmark, River | Creek, Swamp / Wetland & Waterfall.



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Bluff Beach – East End of Bluff Beach Rd, Iluka, NSW

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Category: Beach and Natural POI
Arriving from the think jungle of the Iluka Nature Reserve, through entangled vines seemingly dangling from towering trees the Bluff Beach opens out in to a large bay decorated with the rocky outcrop of the bluff itself and sand stretching almost endlessly around the perimeter of the bay. Surrounded in National Parks and wildlife, lined with Pandanus trees and soft Read more…

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Lookout Pavilion – Upper ‘Dayman Park’, Urangan, Hervey Bay, QLD

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Category: Lookout | View, Natural POI, Amenities & Facilities, and Shelter | Pavilion
The ‘upper’ level of beautiful ‘Dayman Park‘ in Urangan, Queensland, bestows the most beautiful and expansive views.  Part of the infrastructure provided to experience this beauty are some artistic seating sheltered by a large, elegant pavilion. The park is accessible from the car park situate directly within the park (enter off Dayman Street, at the junction of James Street) and also via the tremendous Read more…

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Beach – Frazers Reef, East End Frazers Reef Rd, Iluka, NSW

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Category: Beach and Natural POI
Following a well maintained gravel road leading through the stunning ‘Bundjalung National Park’ to ‘Frazers Reef’, a beautiful walking trail leads from the car park through the sand dunes, to an absolutely pristine beach – presenting a beautiful sandy cove, with Iluka Bluff to the southward and various interesting rock formations along the cove. Located just 3 km from the heart of Iluka in New South Wales, once Read more…

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Shark Bay – Bundjalung National Park, The Freshwater, NSW

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Category: Beach and Natural POI
‘Shark Bay’ is a spectacular uninhibited stretch of sandy beach that extends over 10 miles (16.09 km) from the Shark Bay Beach Access Road to the ‘Black Rocks’ Rest Area.  The bay naturally provides some shelter from the harsh Southerly swells and with 4×4 access it provides the perfect opportunity to find a secluded spot to drop a line and Read more…

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Views of the Sale Canal – Canal Rd, Sale, Gippsland, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
Though initially built to link the water highways of the Gippsland’s lakes and river to the railway bound for Melbourne, today the Sale Canal is the perfect and tranquil location for a Sunday’s outing, picnics, water activities, bike riding, walking, boating kayaking, lazing in the sun . . . Helpful Hints: – Close proximity to Town Centre – obtain Directions here Read more…

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Bay Lookout – ‘Seawinds Gardens’, Arthurs Seat State Park, Arthurs Seat, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Community | Public Space, Information Shelter | Centre, Lookout | View, and Natural POI
Disabled Access: Yes
Balanced on the edge of ‘Selwyn’s Fault’, the ‘Bay Lookout’ bestows the most amazing views to the south, west and even northern reaches of Port Phillip Bay, in Victoria.  Clearly visible: are Port Phillip Heads, The Rip, Bass Strait, the western end of the Mornington Peninsula, Mud Island, the Bellarine Peninsula, and a little further in the distance, Corio Bay, Read more…

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Sorrento Back Beach Precinct (formerly Ocean Amphitheatre Park) c 1870’s – Sth End Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Beach, Community | Public Space, Historical POI's 1861-1880, Historical, Natural POI, Park | Garden | Reserve, Site | Cultural, and Site | Explore, Pioneer
Disabled Access: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Located a short 1.5 km from the bayside township of Sorrento, which is located on the shores of Port Phillip Bay, the ‘Sorrento Back Beach’ precinct is situate on the ‘surf-side’ of the Mornington Peninsula – abutting Bass Strait.  The ocean beach is captivatingly beautiful revealing a sandy cove protected by rocky outcrops at each end – as the surf rolls in . Read more…

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Portsea Front Beach (Bayside) – W E Newton Reserve, 3782 Point Nepean Rd, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Beach, and Natural POI
Strolling along the sand, with the water lapping at your feet, the symmetry of the ripples in the sand as seen through the crystal clear water, never ceases to amaze . . . Portsea’s ‘Front Beach’ is nestled within a sandy cove named ‘Weeroona Bay’ – presumably after the paddle steamer ‘PS Weeroona‘ which once plied the waters of Port Read more…

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Eagles Nest Lookout – Point Nepean National Park, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View, Natural Landmark, and Natural POI
. Bestowing views up and down the Mornington Peninsula, across Port Phillip Bay, as well as out to sea – across Bass Strait towards Cape Otway in the distance, this viewpoint is outstanding. Within the direct vicinity, the remains of the ‘Eagles Nest Gunnery Bunker’ and some shoreline ancillary gunnery bunkers are in stark contrast to the Radar Tower set on the Read more…

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Gatakers Bay – Coral Sea, QLD

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Category: Bay | Ocean and Natural POI

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Portarlington Recreation Reserve – Nth End Point Richards Rd, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Beach, Forest | Bush | Reserve, Natural POI, and Swamp | Wetland
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Located within the historic ‘Point Richards’ precinct of Portarlington – on the northern-most tip of the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, the ‘Portarlington Recreation Reserve’ encompasses some 340 acres of the Port Phillip Bay foreshore !! This massive area includes expansive open spaces, walking trails, cycling trails, wetlands, conservation areas, sporting grounds including football & cricket fields, netball & basketball courts, an enormous Caravan Read more…

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Cheviot West Beach Lookout – Point Nepean National Park, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View, Natural Landmark, and Natural POI
Located in the vicinity of Fort Pearce, the ‘Cheviot West Beach Lookout’ is one of many viewpoints that bestow the most amazing panoramic views across Bass Strait, Port Phillip Bay and along the Point Nepean peninsula.  This lookout is situate just metres away from the bicycle trail termination point within Point Nepean National Park. This lookout encompasses tremendous views of the mesmerising surf Read more…

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Back Beach – Bundjalung National Park, Iluka, NSW

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Category: Beach and Natural POI
Iluka’s Back Beach is a small stretch of beach, which provides a real remote feel as you walk through Bundjalung National Park and come out to the beautiful view of the Back Beach. The Back Beach is within walking distance of Frazers Reef from the south and Woody Head from the north. Helpful Hints: – Some 4.5 km from Town Centre – obtain Directions Read more…

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Bridgewater Bay – Sth West End St Johns Wood Rd, Blairgowrie, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Beach and Natural POI
The well hidden Bridgewater Bay can be found at the South West End of St Johns Wood Road after it becomes a dirt track and a car park at its termination point, from which a short walk along a sandy track will expose it in its entirety. The approach is from the sculptural sandstone cliffs down a wooden staircase that Read more…

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Views over Sunset Cove – Opposite 64 Newlands Dve, Paynesville, Gippsland, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
Taking a stroll from the township of Paynesville, heading westward, the road splits:  one being the ‘low road’ (Sunset Drive) – the other being the ‘high road’ (Newlands Drive).  Both enjoy stunning views across Newlands Arm, and both will lead to the delightful beach and picnic area located at Sunset Cove. Whether you have ascended the stairs leading up the escarpment Read more…

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Beach – Esa Park, Point Vernon, Hervey Bay, QLD

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Category: Beach and Natural POI
Pet Friendly: Yes
Various access points to the delightful safe waters of Hervey Bay are located within ‘Esa Park‘.  The sandy stretch of beach offers users of the park an opportunity to frolic in the warm waters; relax on the clean, white sands; and when the sun becomes too much, enjoy the shelter of the park precinct. An Outdoor Shower is situate on the access path . . . Read more…

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Views across the River Flats c 1850’s – 2 Merrick St, Stratford, Gippsland, VIC

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Category: Historical POI's 1841-1860, Historical, Lookout | View, Natural POI, Site | Commerce, and Site | Cultural
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Wandering along Merrick Street, in Stratford, Victoria, delights in breathtaking and expansive views down upon the Avon River → across the river flats → and to the mountains in the distance. It would appear from the ‘Plan of Stratford’ (c 1855), and, from the remaining historic structures that line Merrick Street, that perhaps Merrick Street was originally, the main road of the township.  Oh, the magnificent views those Read more…

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Ricketts Pond – ‘Seawinds Gardens’, Arthurs Seat State Park, Arthurs Seat, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lake | Lagoon | Estuary and Natural POI
Disabled Access: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Even during the depths of Summer, when the rains have evaded the area for many hot months, this particular precinct of Seawinds Gardens presents with green lawns, welcome shelter from the huge exotic trees, and, the serenity and tranquility of ‘Ricketts Pond’ which produces stunning mirror images of the flora that encircles it. It is amazing, the difference that a body of water Read more…

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Murrays Lookout c 1802 – Arthurs Seat Rd, Arthurs Seat, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Historical POI's 1801-1820, Historical, Lookout | View, Site | Memorial, Monument, Natural POI, and Site | Explore, Pioneer
Disabled Access: Yes
Located on one of the reasonably tight curves of Arthurs Seat Road, the trees suddenly open to reveal an enormous view over northern and western Port Phillip Bay.  Embarking on the trip to the summit of Arthurs Seat from Dromana, the road climbs rather steeply, at an estimated 10% gradient – some sections are of course steeper than others, and include some very tight Read more…

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Viewing Platform & Beach Access – London Bridge, Sth End London Bridge Rd, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Lookout | View, and Natural POI
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The southern perimeter of the ‘London Bridge Car Park‘, on Portsea’s ‘Back Beach‘, provides access this viewing platform and beach access walkway, as well as to a glider launch platform and another length of pathway that embraces even more views of this stunning surfside location. This particular viewing platform provides surfers a great opportunity to observe the waves before unpacking their gear and Read more…