National and state parks – Mornington Peninsula
Experience wild, windswept ocean beaches, underwater environments, tranquil bushland and a vast array of native animals. The national, state and marine parks of the Mornington Peninsula are diverse and only a short drive from Melbourne.
A number of marine parks have also been established to protect important undersea and intertidal areas in Port Phillip Bay. They safeguard valuable marine habitats and species and many contain important fish breeding and nursery areas.
The parks offer opportunities for diving, snorkelling, swimming, boating and sightseeing. Fishing is not permitted. For further information contact Parks Victoria on (in Australia only) 131 963.
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Victoria's most popular park features rugged coastal scenery, surf beaches, and spectacular views.
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Discover the tunnels, lookouts and fortifications of Point Nepean, once a quarantine station and then a military fortification. Explore on foot or hire a bicycle to get around the national park.
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Arthurs Seat is the most familiar of all Port Phillip Bay landscape features and offers breathtaking panoramic views from a 300-metre peak.
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Jump on the ferry and head to Victoria's koala capital. In spring, the island is a blaze of colour as hundreds of orchids and other native species blossom.
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Located at the southern end of Port Phillip Bay, and made up of six separate areas including Swan Bay, Great Sands (Mud Islands), Point Lonsdale, Point Nepean, Popes Eye and Portsea Hole.
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The northern shore of French Island has one of the most extensive areas of salt marsh and mangrove communities in Victoria.
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