Located just off Coles Track on the path to ‘Observatory Point’, there are four picnic tables nestled beautifully amidst the Coast Tea Trees (Leptospermum laevigatum) and Drooping She-Oaks (Allocasuarina Verticillata). With plenty of shade and shelter it is a perfect place for a pit stop, refuel or just take a break before tackling the next leg of the journey. Feeling refreshed, the Read more…
‘Gunners Cottage’ is located in the centre of the Car Park that is the last point to which private vehicles and buses can travel 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’. Read more…
The public toilets are in fact, a converted store house which was built c 1913. They are conveniently located adjacent to the Information Centre which can be found within the grounds of the fascinating and historic Quarantine Centre (c 1852) within the Point Nepean National Park on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. These public toilets are wheelchair accessible. There is so much to Read more…
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 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…
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…
Wandering along the sandy walking trail known as Coles Track, captivated by the stunning views that become apparent at every clearing – quite expectantly, a sombre, concrete structure materialises . . . As one ventures closer, one can’t help but be reminded of Point Nepean’s military past. One can wander all around and through this Gunnery Bunker – its mood sending images Read more…
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…
Little remains of the Cattle Jetty, nor the associated stock quarantine station, that was added to the quarantine facilities at Point Nepean in 1879. This facility was dedicated to confining new stock arrivals until they had been declared free of disease. Prior to the completion of this new stock quarantine area for animals, they had all been landed via the main quarantine jetty, which Read more…
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…
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…
Some delightful picnic tables are located to the rear of ‘Gunners Cottage‘, which is itself located within the centre of the Car Park that is the very last point to which private vehicles and buses can travel within the Point Nepean National Park. This is the point from which many set out from to hike, cycle or catch the shuttle bus to very tip of Read more…
Heaton’s Monument marks the location of the original cemetery established at the Quarantine Station at Portsea in Victoria which has since been relocated further inland c 1854. Upon the arrival of the tragic Clipper ship ‘Ticonderoga’ on the 22nd December 1852, a quarantine station was hastily erected at this site. Sadly, a cemetery was also immediately required as of the 170 people that died due Read more…
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