Located on the shores of beautiful Port Phillip Bay in Victoria, within the Point Nepean National Park, this historic Quarantine Station (often referred to as the ‘Sanitary Station’ in the early days) demonstrates some of the earliest architecture of the 1840’s and 1850’s, as well as the enormity of the infrastructure that was put in place to avert the devastation Read more…
The ‘Point Nepean National Park’ was opened to the public in 1988 following some 90 years of active military defence, and, another 40 or so years as intermittent training grounds. Reminders of its military past are dotted all around the landscape including numerous gunnery bunkers, forts, subterranean infrastructures, signage warning visitors not stray from the formal path at risk of discovering unexploded Read more…
A large concrete slab is all that remains of the ‘Pearce Barracks’ that once housed the men that operated and maintained Fort Pearce, and later, during WWII, the Australian Women’s Army Service. Daily Telegraph Launceston – 30 Apr 1924 Strategically placed on the Port Phillip Bay side of the ridge, some distance below the ridge line, the barracks and associated Read more…
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…
Looking across the vastness of Bass Strait as well as along the ocean coastline, the beauty and wonders of Nature captures your mind. Three information signs are set within the western end viewing platform of the ‘Middle Car Park‘ at Portsea’s ‘Back Beach‘ – at the entrance to the ramp which descends down to the beach. This information reminds us to respect the power of Read more…
Just under 2 km via the Defence Road route from the Gunners Cottage Car Park, a number of historical points of interest are revealed, coupled with magnificent views across both Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay. A short deviation off Defence Road leads to a Gunnery Bunker, Lookout, a modern Radar and ‘Eagles Nest’. ” . . . Tenders were yesterday Read more…
To mariners, ‘Corsair Rock’ is the infamous and terrifying rocky outcrop situate off the eastern side of Port Phillip Heads. The large, submerged rock is covered by some 3 m of water and has been the cause many shipwrecks. When Matthew Flinders dared enter the narrow passage into Port Phillip Bay during his tour of discovery in 1802, he wrote: Read more…
Located just a short 30 m walk from the Upper Car Park at Portsea’s ‘Back Beach’, this lookout will delight in the enormous and outstanding views of the Bass Strait coastline along Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. For the surfers, it is a great spot to observe how the waves are breaking before taking the trek down to the beach . . . Breathtakingly Beautiful !!! Read more…
A large viewing platform is located directly adjacent to the Lower Car Park and public toilet facilities at Portsea’s ‘Back Beach‘ on the Mornington Peninsula. It provides the perfect opportunity for those unable to make their way down to the sand, to absorb the wonderful views of the surf beach at Portsea , whilst all the way breathing in that wonderful fresh sea Read more…
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…
The Disinfecting & Bathing Complex comprises of the following infrastructure: Bath & Wash House c 1866 Disinfecting Building & Boiler House c 1866 Infected Luggage Receiving c 1900 Clean Luggage Store c 1900 Two Bath Blocks c 1900 Shower Block c 1925 The decontamination complex was built in response to a perceived threat of plague descending upon the Western World during Read more…
Strolling along Defence Road towards Fort Nepean, increasing evidence of the military occupation of this peninsula becomes apparent. Looking up – perched high upon the hill is a relatively large Gunnery Bunker which faces out towards Bass Strait. Looking down – at the base of the relatively steep descent to the surf beach two smaller gunnery bunkers emerge, each nestled Read more…
‘London Bridge’, on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, is a stunning locale – one that has captured the imagination of Europeans since they first ventured here. This entire area provides so much for visitors to see and do. Hiking, exploring, sightseeing, relaxing, meditating, swimming (at the SLSC), surfing, gliding, jet skiing, body & paddle boarding – to name a few. The variance in colours Read more…
The SS ‘Formosa’ was a brand new iron-hulled coaster which was rigged as a three-masted schooner as well as a twin screw steamer. She was nearing the end of her maiden voyage from Glasgow, Scotland to Melbourne, Australia, when she came to grief and was wrecked off Portsea back beach – approximately 3 to 4 km south-east of Point Nepean, on the 5th February 1869 Read more…
Located on the shores of Ticonderoga Bay, within Port Phillip Bay, this relatively new granite monument erected by the Nepean Historical Society Inc. on the 10th November 2002 lies adjacent to the historical ‘Heaton’s Monument‘ c 1856 – both of which identify the location of the original cemetery established at the Quarantine Station at Portsea in Victoria. Upon the arrival of the tragic Clipper Read more…
Strolling along Defence Road towards Fort Nepean, increasing evidence of the military occupation of this peninsula becomes apparent. Looking up – perched high upon the hill is a relatively large Gunnery Bunker which faces out towards Bass Strait. Looking down – at the base of the relatively steep descent to the surf beach two smaller gunnery bunkers emerge, each nestled Read more…
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…
The direct access point to the picturesque beach at ‘Observatory Point’ reveals the remains of historic Cattle Jetty together with long stretches of sandy beach on which it is perfect to stroll along and absorb the views across Port Phillip Bay, as well as the varying topography of sand dunes and cliff faces. Though the water is incredibly inviting, swimming is not recommended Read more…
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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