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…
‘Fort Nepean’ encompasses the final 350 m of land mass situate at the very western end of the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. As the name implies, this precinct was once a fort designed to defend Port Phillip Bay from invasion from by sea . . . It comprises of a network of tunnels, fortifications, parade ground, gun placements, gunnery bunkers, ammunition magazines, engine Read more…
The tragic wreck of the SS ‘Cheviot’ during a frightful storm took place at this location on the 19th October 1887, with the loss of 35 lives. It remains the greatest number of lives to be lost in a single shipwreck along this entire section of coastline . . . Cheviot Beach The screw (i.e. propeller driven) steamer SS ‘Cheviot’, 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…
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 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…
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 and is the point from which many set out from to hike or cycle to very tip of Point Nepean. If you are planning to make the trek to the the tip of the peninsula it is wise to use this opportunity to use the amenities at ‘Gunners Cottage’ 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
‘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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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