Point Nepean National Park
This is a polling location for the Federal Election on Saturday 2 July 2016In Portsea the Point Nepean National Park is one of the more impressive natural landscapes in Victoria.
Perfect for walks you can explore the area and discover different examples of natural flora and fauna.
Enjoy BBQs, swimming cycling and more.
Check the website for more details.
After being closed to the public for over a century, Point Nepean National Park is rapidly becoming one of Victoria’s most popular visitor destinations – and it’s only a 90-minute drive from Melbourne. Boasting spectacular views across Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait, it’s a place of natural and historical significance. The park is home to native trees and grassland housing wildlife including the bandicoot and black wallaby. Popular features include a memorial to where Prime Minister Harold Holt went missing, the Quarantine Station, Fort Pearce, and Fort Nepean. Such is the delicate nature of the park you can only drive to a certain point, and from there you’re either on foot or cycling (bikes are available to hire). Alternatively, you can catch a ride on a transporter for a small fee, which takes you on a guided ...read more
I was surprised how interesting and historical Portsea and Point Lonsdale are. If you love nature, the National Park and the beaches are a draw card.The old quarantine station is a majestic building and there are many other quirky things to see, such as the memorial to Harold Holt, who disappeared while swimming here. It's best to come on a warm day (summer) as the winds are strong and the weather unpredictable.
