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 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…
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…
Located at ‘The Parade Ground’ within Fort Nepean these Picnic Tables boast amazing views across the naturally stunning landscape. Comfortably seated you can enjoy incredible views across Port Phillip Bay to Queenscliff and the Bellarine Peninsula. Conveniently nearby, you will find public toilets and directly in front is the resting place of two extraordinarily large cannons centered within ‘The Parade Grounds’. The Picnic 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 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…
Perched high upon the hill, this relatively large gunnery bunker faces out towards Bass Strait, enjoying views of the surf from east to west – including the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse – extending further westward all the way through to Cape Otway (on a clear day . . . ). This gunnery bunker is accompanied by two smaller ones which are Read more…
With the end of WWII on the 8th May 1945, the extensive military infrastructure which had been built over some 70 years across Point Nepean was abandoned. Over the succeeding decade or so, all salvageable equipment was removed and many of the historical buildings were demolished – the western end of the Mornington Peninsula lay silent once more . . . ‘Mother Read more…
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…
Australian Town & Country Journal (Sydney) – 24 Oct 1906 Ironically, it is reported that the cemeteries associated with Melbourne’s first two quarantine stations were both located too close to shore, resulting in bodily remains becoming exposed due to erosion and hence, the necessary relocation. Following the emergency of the ‘Glen Huntly’ in 1840, the first quarantine station, which had been Read more…
Located at ‘The Parade Ground’ within Fort Nepean these Public Toilets occupy prime real estate at the very tip of the peninsula, although discreetly hidden among trees, as to not create an eye sore on naturally stunning landscape. Walking just outside the door opens up incredible views across Port Phillip Bay to Queesncliff and the Bellarine Peninsula. Adjacent to the toilets Read more…
A spacious pavilion equipped with seating is located approximately 120 m west of the car park at ‘Gunners Cottage‘. It is conveniently located within easy walking distance from the historic cemetery, Gunners Cottage car park, public toilets and the many walking trails that fan out from this point. It is also situate with close proximity of the bus shuttle service. Helpful Hints: 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…
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…
It is at this point that the bike riding trail through the Point Nepean National Park terminates. The final 800 m leg of the journey to Fort Nepean can be traversed by foot or by hopping on the Shuttle Bus. A Shuttle Bus Stop is located just across the road. This view point also bestows amazing views across Port Phillip Bay and over the 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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