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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Beach – Seaspray, Gippsland, VIC

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Category: Beach and Natural POI
Seaspray beach is stunning. Sand, surf and sea as far as the eye can see – in both directions.  Walk for miles, swim, surf, build sand castles, play cricket, splash in the shallows, fish in the surf or simply relax in the sun. Be mesmerised by the waves rolling in . . .  absorb the unharnessed energy of the surf as Read more…

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Viewing Platform – ‘Bill Fraser Park’, Torquay, Hervey Bay, QLD

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Category: Lookout | View, Natural POI, Amenities & Facilities, and Shelter | Pavilion
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
This Viewing Platform offers exquisite views out, across Hervey Bay, where one can watch a bundle of activity – with people kayaking, sailing, jet skiing, walking, and many, many, other activities.  A perfect spot to sit down and relax with the cool ocean breeze, whilst being amidst the trees of the beautiful ‘Bill Fraser Park‘. ‘Bill Fraser Park’ facilities include:  Public Toilets, Read more…

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The Bluff Lookout – Eagle Point, Gippsland, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
A short diversion ascending a service road from Rivermouth Road, will reveal the most stunning views across fields, mountain ranges, the infamous silt jetties, rivers and lakes.  Perched high above the Mitchell River is the elevated vantage point known as ‘The Bluff” at Eagle Point in Victoria.  The Mitchell River feeds into the Gippsland Lakes forming the longest silt jetties Read more…

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Boardwalk Views – Western Pde, Point Leo, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Walking along the northern end of Western Parade in Point Leo, a cliff top boardwalk which continues further with a walking trail, reveals the most breathtaking views across Western Port.   Seating along the boardwalk encourages a pause, to take in the views.  A little further along, picnic tables nestled amidst the vegetation are also perfectly positioned to make the most of this 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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Mount Cooroora – Tuchekoi National Park, Pomona, QLD

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Category: Lookout | View, Mountain, Forest | Bush | Reserve, and Natural POI
Mount Cooroora, located in Pomona, Queensland, is a prominent escarpment that juts out of the surrounding landscape and dominates all that surrounds it. With its striking vertical inclines rising to 439 m above sea level, one has to question how it came to be ? . . . In fact, Mt Cooroora was once within a volcano vent – some 20-30 Read more…

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Viewing Platform – Rye Foreshore, opposite 2603 Point Nepean Rd, Rye, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
Though only some 11 m above sea level, this viewing platform elevates you to above the tree line, producing massive and expansive views across Port Phillip Bay. You will find this viewing platform along a beautiful walking trail that meanders its way through coastal woodland, offering many points of entry / exit to the stunning beach, or, on to Point Nepean Road (Nepean Read more…

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Beach Access Point – Opposite 556 Shoreline Drive, Golden Beach, Gippsland, VIC

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Category: Beach, Lookout | View, and Natural POI
Parking, views and direct access to the Ninety Mile Beach in all its natural and unspoiled beauty can be achieved by venturing on a small detour leading south-east, off Shoreline Drive. Beach access is directly from the car parking area (no dunes to climb) !! Watch the sea birds feast on a school of fish, walk for miles, paddle in the shallows, fish Read more…

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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 – West Car Park, off Farnsworth Track, Portsea Ocean Beach Access Upper Rd, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
Located at the north-western corner of the ‘West Car Park‘ at Portsea’s ‘Back Beach, ‘Farnsworth Track’ meanders its way through the coastal dunes all the may to ‘London Bridge‘ which is just over a 1 km walk along a sandy trail. Approximately 200 m up the trail, you’ll find a sign to a look out – make sure you stop here, 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
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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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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Beach – ‘Tyrone’, North End Tyrone Ave, Rye, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Beach, and Natural POI
Pet Friendly: Yes
The western end of Rye Front Beach encompasses an area that once formed part of the very first pastoral run known as ‘Tyrone’, which stretched from just beyond Cain Road to Canterbury Jetty Road.  Owen and Sarah Cain arrived at ‘Port Phillip’ in 1841 – just six years after Melbourne had been founded by John Batman.  By 1842 they had established their ‘Tyrone’ Read more…

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Whiting Beach – Hickey Island, Lot 187 Clarence St, Yamba, NSW

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Category: Beach, Natural POI, and River | Creek
Whiting Beach is a family friendly beach situate on the banks of the Clarence River that is accessible via the Hickey Island Car Park and perfectly located within walking distance of the township of Yamba.  This Calm, protected beach offers a sanctuary for families, paddle boarding and other water sports. Helpful Hints: – Parking available for Larger Rigs – Close proximity Read more…

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The Tuggerah Lake System – North of the Entrance, The Entrance North, NSW

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Category: Lake | Lagoon | Estuary and Natural POI
The Tuggerah Lake system would best be described as an amalgamation of three lagoons, rather than a large tidal estuary.  In fact the tide only affects the system at The Entrance – it is barely a noticeable further inward. Tuggerah Lake is the largest of the three interconnected lagoons – the other two being Budgewoi Lake and Lake Munmorah. They cover a Read more…

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Beach – ‘Steeles Rock’, Opposite, 30 The Esplanade, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Beach and Natural POI
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The ‘Steeles Rock’ swimming cove is located some 1.5 km east of the centre of the seaside village of Portarlington, on the shores of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria. Steeles Rock, Portarlington – Courtesy VRO – Diagram 19 This beautiful little cove is relatively shallow and therefore perfect for children and adults alike, to enjoy. The crystal clear waters abutting the sandy Read more…

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Capture the Views – McMillan St at Wellsford St Intersection, Stratford, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
Traversing the streets and walking trails of Stratford, Victoria, the views and landscapes are breathtaking.  The river flats of the Avon River extend as far as the eye can see – escarpments, fields, bush, farms, sparkling river waters, mountains . . .  Even during the heat of Summer the fields look green . . . The history of the town Read more…

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Matthew Flinders Cairn c 1802 – 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
A large, impressive monument together with a viewing area marks the spot where Matthew Flinders first observed Port Phillip from a height.  From this location he noted the bay’s characteristics and landmarks – naming what is now known as the Bellarine Peninsula “Indented Head”.   The location is surrounded by a beautiful She-Oak woodland, and is accessed via stunning pathways that lead to Read more…

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Portsea Back Beach (Surf) – South End Back Beach Rd, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Beach, and Natural POI
Disabled Access: Yes
‘Portsea Back Beach’ lies within the parameters of the ‘Mornington Peninsula National Park’ which runs all along the surf coast from just west of ‘London Bridge‘ to beyond Cape Schank.  Arriving at the first car park as you enter the National Park, atop a hill, the views are breathtaking !!!  A 360° panorama greets you with the most enormous views across Bass Strait 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…