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