You are here

Home > Explore > Parks map search > Mornington Peninsula National Park > Environment

Mornington Peninsula National Park

Environment

Loading

Loading map

Parks Victoria does not guarantee that this data is without flaw of any kind and therefore disclaims all liability which may arise from you relying upon this information

Change of conditions

  • No change of conditions apply
View all changed conditions for Mornington Peninsula National Park

Vegetation

Mornington Peninsula National Park, Point Nepean National Park and Arthur's Seat State Park contain the largest and most important areas of native vegetation remaining on the Mornington Peninsula.

Native vegetation communities include coastal dune scrub and grassy forests, banksia woodlands, coastal heathlands, heathy woodlands, riparian forests, and swamps.

A number of vegetation communities, particularly coastal grassy forests, banksia woodlands and sand heathlands, have been greatly depleted since European settlement and are of particular conservation significance.

Animals

The park is home to 32 mammal species, 167 birds, 22 reptiles, seven amphibians and two freshwater fish species.

Greens Bush supports the largest population of Eastern Grey Kangaroos on the Mornington Peninsula. Highfield is a good area for viewing kangaroos.

Regionally important species include:

  • White-footed Dunnart
  • Long-nosed Bandicoot
  • Black Wallaby
  • Singing Honeyeater
  • Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater
  • Blue-winged Parrot
  • Hooded Plover.

This park has some of the best breeding habitat in Victoria for the threatened Hooded Plover, making it very important to balance visitor recreation with their conservation. When visiting the park during late spring and summer, you will see signs and fences around active nest sites. Please ensure that you avoid disturbing the breeding sites.

Visitor experiences

Click to view the news RSS feed.

Parks Victoria statement on passing of Oxfam Trailwalker participant

20 Apr 2013

Parks Victoria joins Oxfam Australia in expressing our sadness at the passing of a participant in the Trailwalker Melbourne this weekend. We send our sincere condolences to the participants family and to those affected by this sad news. Oxfam Australia has arranged counselling for anyone affected on 1300 360 364.

View all latest news