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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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
Disabled Access: Yes
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…

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Western Port, VIC

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Category: Bay | Ocean and Natural POI
Though only a relatively small neck of land is all that separates Western Port from Port Phillip, the landscapes that surrounds these two bays are vastly different. Much of Port Phillip Bay is lined with sandy beaches, the bay is unobstructed & open, generally very shallow, and it comprises of only one tiny entrance into Bass Strait. Western Port, on 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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Parks Victoria – 324 Campbell St, Swan Hill, VIC






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Category: Forest | Bush | Reserve and Natural POI

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Osprey Viewing Platform – Opposite 517 Charlton Esplanade, Urangan, Hervey Bay, QLD

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Atop a groin which stretches into the sea, a walkway and viewing platform provide tremendous views of Hervey Bay – stretching all the way from Point Vernon to the west, to, the magnificent Urangan Pier and Fraser Island, to the east. As well as the views, there is a tall landing platform for the magnificent Osprey that frequent the area.  Watching them glide, seemingly effortlessly, through the air – Read more…

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Lookout Walkway – London Bridge, Sth End London Bridge Rd, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
Disabled Access: Yes
A 125 m long ‘Lookout Walkway’ can be accessed from the southern perimeter of the ‘London Bridge Car Park‘, on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.  Be sure to have the camera ready as the views from the many vantage points along this cliff edge walkway are outstanding.  The eastern end bestows views all the way to Cape Schanck, whereas at the Read more…

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The You Yangs (previously Wilanmarnartar, Mt Vilumnata & Station Peak) – Turntable Drv, Little River, VIC

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Category: Historical POI's 1801-1820, Historical, Mountain, Natural Landmark, Natural POI, and Site | Cultural
Pet Friendly: Yes
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Rising sharply from the enormous flat expanse of the Werribee Plains, the mystical You Yangs are an unmistakable landmark of the western reaches of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria. This ancient solid rock formation rises so suddenly to a height of some 325 m above sea level at ‘Flinders Peak’.  Wandering up and around the You Yangs will reveal the most outstanding 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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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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Parks Victoria – Fasham St, Underbool, VIC






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Category: Forest | Bush | Reserve and Natural POI

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Viewing Platform – Opposite 571 Charlton Esplanade, Urangan, Hervey Bay, QLD

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
A large viewing platform has been conveniently located along the Urangan beachfront, to maximise the views of the iconic ‘Urangan Pier‘, and, the beautiful Hervey Bay. Perfect to relax, take in the views, read a book, take photos, or grab a bite to eat at the variety of eateries located just across the road . . . Heading towards the ‘Urangan Read more…

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

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
Disabled Access: Yes
As the name would suggest, the ‘Northern Lookout’ embraces the colossal views available from the northern face of ‘Arthurs Seat’.  Encompassing the eastern coastline of the Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne (dead ahead, some 60 km across Port Phillip Bay), Mt Dandenong to the north-east and Mt Macedon to the north-west – closer at hand, the trail to the Matthew Flinders Cairn can Read more…

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Coppin’s Lookout (formerly Mt Coppin Rotunda) c 1870’s – Sth End Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Historical POI's 1861-1880, Historical, Lookout | View, Natural POI, and Site | Cultural
Approaching Sorrento’s breathtakingly beautiful surf beach, or ‘Back Beach’ as it is most commonly referred to, one of the features that strikes you upon the approach is the beautiful lookout set high above . . . The views bestowed on the way to, and, from ‘Coppin’s Lookout’ itself are spectacular !!!  The ruggedness of the coastline stretching along Bass Strait, the surf, the ocean, 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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Port Melbourne Beach – previously ‘Sandridge’, Beach St, Port Melbourne, VIC

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Category: Beach, Historical POI's 1841-1860, Historical, Natural POI, and Site | Cultural
Disabled Access: Yes
‘Port Melbourne Beach’ is the location where once international travellers would disembark their sailing ship and traipse their way along a tiny trail to the infant Melbourne.  As they arrived at the Yarra River they would be handsomely charged to cross the river via a punt. The following extract describes the experience of arriving Melbourne, Victoria pre 1849 when the first pier was Read more…

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Grampians National Park – Grampians Rd, Halls Gap, VIC






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Category: Forest | Bush | Reserve and Natural POI

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Viewing Platform – Opposite 536 Charlton Esplanade, Urangan, Hervey Bay, QLD

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Set on top of a groin which stretches into the sea, this ‘Viewing Platform’ bestows tremendous views across the stunning Hervey Bay – stretching from Point Vernon to your left, to, the historic Urangan Pier and Fraser Island to your right.  One can really appreciate the length of the ‘Urangan Pier’ from this vantage point – as it stretches 868 m out into the Read more…

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Arthurs Seat Summit Lookout – Opposite 791 Arthurs Seat Rd, Arthurs Seat, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View, Mountain, Natural Landmark, and Natural POI
Disabled Access: Yes
Located atop the summit of Arthurs Seat, a large stone edged platform commands immense views across Port Phillip Bay to Melbourne, Mt Dandenong, the Mornington Peninsula, and, a little further eastward, across to Western Port. Bordering on the Arthurs Seat State Park, picnic and park facilities are a plenty, as well as rest rooms.  For those wishing for a more formal eatery, a restaurant Read more…

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Monument to Harold Holt c 1967 – Defence Rd, Cheviot Beach, Point Nepean National Park, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Historical POI's 1961-1980, Historical, Lookout | View, Site | Memorial, Monument, Natural POI, and Site | Cultural
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The monument positioned to overlook Cheviot Beach reads: The 17th Prime Minister of Australia disappeared at this location on the 17th December 1967 – holding office for just short of 2 years from the 26th January 1966 until his disappearance . . . Incidentally, it was on this same beach in the year of 1887 that 35 lives were lost Read more…

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Beach – ‘Sunset Cove’, West End of Sunset Dve, Paynesville, Gippsland, VIC

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Category: Beach, Lake | Lagoon | Estuary, and Natural POI
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The sheltered, sandy beach at ‘Sunset Cove’ in Paynesville, Victoria, is the perfect spot to swim, kayak, wind surf, sunbath, read a book or just relax . . . The backdrop of the treed escarpment set against the tranquil waters and white sands is breathtaking.  Park facilities located at the beach include barbeques, picnic tables, drinking water, rubbish bins and a playground for the Read more…