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Ancient Barracks
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Location: Point Nepean National Park
Gun Shelter
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Outside of Fort Nepean
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Point Nepean Shuttle
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Location: Shuttle service
Monash Light Tower
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Location: Walking and cycling
Point Nepean Cemetery
1 year ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Gunners Cottage
South Channel Fort and jetty
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Location: South Channel Fort
South Channel Fort
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Location: South Channel Fort
Quarantine Station
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Location: Quarantine Station
Point Nepean
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Location: Point Nepean National Park
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Change of conditions
- Toilet and BBQ facilities located at the front entrance car park will be out of service until further notice due to the works program. No other BBQ facilities are available in the park. Alternative toilet facilities are located at the Quarantine Station and Gunners Cottage.
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Wednesday 15 May, 2013 | - Point Nepean National Park will be closed to all visitors on Tuesday 14 May 2013 while significant work is carried out to complete final stages of the power infrastructure upgrades within the park as part of the $13.88m works program. During this time no public vehicle, pedestrian or bicycle access will be permitted into the park. Further information may be obtained by calling the Point Nepean Information Centre on (03) 5984 6014.
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Friday 3 May, 2013 | - The Point Nepean Information Centre has relocated from the park entrance to the Quarantine Station precinct. A new 150 space carpark is located within the Quarantine Station precinct.
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Saturday 22 December, 2012 |
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- Established
- August 2005
- Area
- 470ha
Point Nepean is truly one of Victoria's beautiful natural landscapes. A special place with so much to see and discover.
It has a rich history and played an important role in shaping the early settlement, quarantine and defence of Victoria.
The park is located at the very tip of the Mornington Peninsula, with outstanding coastal scenery and panoramic views of Bass Strait, the Rip and Port Phillip Bay.
Explore the military forts and tunnels, discover the historic Quarantine Station, view the memorial where Prime Minister Harold Holt went missing or simply enjoy the coastal surrounds.
Opening hours
- The park is open every day.
- Vehicle access to park is available from 8am - 5pm daily.
- The park is accessible at all times by foot or bicycle.
- The Information Centre is open 10am - 5pm daily (closed Christmas Day). Note: there is no information officer on duty between 1.00pm and 1.30pm on weekdays.
Works program nears completion
A series of improvement works have been carried out at Point Nepean in recent months and are now nearing completion. Roadworks are complete, providing safe and improved access into the park and the historically significant Quarantine Station. Access further into the park and Fort Nepean is largely unchanged. Minor works will re-commence in early 2013 to complete the park’s transformation.
Applications for Events at Point Nepean Now Open
Point Nepean National Park can accommodate a range of events including wedding ceremonies and receptions, private functions, exhibitions, conferences and seminars, meetings, launches, picnics, fun runs and festivals.
Parks Victoria is now seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI 1335) from suitably qualified individuals or organisations wishing to hold events at Point Nepean National Park for the period of 1 December 2013 to 30 November 2014.
Note: Bookings may be accepted outside this process for the current open period up to 30 November 2013 and once the new EOI process has closed up until 30 November 2014. Expression of Interest documentation may be downloaded below or obtained by calling Parks Victoria on 13 1963. Office hours are 8.30am – 5.30pm.
Respondents are to lodge their EOI responses marked CONFIDENTIAL: EOI 1335 - EVENTS AND PRIVATE FUNCTIONS AT POINT NEPEAN NATIONAL PARK by 2.00pm on Friday 24 May 2013 at the Parks Victoria Office, Point Nepean National Park, PO Box 485, Sorrento Vic 3943 or email to point.nepean@parks.vic.gov.au.
EOI for Events 2014 - Information
EOI for Events 2014 - Weddings and Photography - Application Form
EOI for Events 2014 - Major Events and Private Functions - Application Form
How to get there
Point Nepean is located 90km from Melbourne. In addition to car access, public transport options include a train service from Melbourne to Frankston followed by a bus to Portsea.
From the other side of Port Phillip Bay, the Queenscliff to Sorrento ferry operates on the hour from 7am to 6pm (with extended summer hours).
Aboriginal Traditional Owners
Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, Aboriginal people maintain their connection to their ancestral lands and waters. Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria
Related publications
- Cinnamon Fungus (PDF File 891.9 KB)
- EOI for Events 2014 - Information (PDF File 2.5 MB)
- EOI for Events 2014 - Major Events and Private Functions - Application Form (MS Word Document 115.5 KB)
- EOI for Events 2014 - Weddings and Photography - Application Form (MS Word Document 98.6 KB)
- Heritage story - Point Nepean - The silent sands of Cheviot Beach (PDF File 250.2 KB)
- Heritage story - Point Nepean National Park (PDF File 477.2 KB)
- Park note - Point Nepean National Park (PDF File 5.0 MB)
- Park note - Point Nepean NP - South Channel Fort (PDF File 1.3 MB)
- Point Nepean - Audio tour map (PDF File 737.5 KB)
- Point Nepean Forts Conservation Management Plan (PDF File 8.9 MB)
- Point Nepean NP and Quarantine Station management plan 2009 (PDF File 7.2 MB)
- The Mornington Peninsula Walk (PDF File 3.1 MB)
Experience the diversity of the Southern Peninsula from bay to bush, cape to point.
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Point Nepean National Park Master Plan and Quarantine Station
14 Apr 2013
The Victorian Government has released the Point Nepean National Park Master Plan and announced its intention to run a commercial Expression of Interest to seek private sector investment in development of the historic Quarantine Station precinct. For further information and to view the plan go to www.depi.vic.gov.…