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34 comments

1. 34 kate roberts
   Jul 24th, 2008 at 9:51 am

   Just one of the many wonders of the beautiful mornington peninsula

2. 33 Monique
   Jul 21st, 2008 at 9:27 pm

   Being a city slicker the serenity and beauty of the national park allow us to escape the hustle and bustle of suburbia and enjoy nature.

3. 32 paul
   Jul 16th, 2008 at 3:03 pm

   fantastic area

4. 31 Mirella
   Jul 16th, 2008 at 1:37 pm

   The peninsula is a slice of heaven and this is just one piece of it’s silver lining

5. 30 rosalyn
   Jul 12th, 2008 at 6:41 pm

   I have fallen in love with the Mornington Peninsula. During the summer there are the beautiful sandy beaches with gentle waves lapping towards the shore. The park is really spectacular with its amazing sunsets and views towards the horizon. There are many things to see especially the wild life and the fauna. Just sitting and looking and seeing around you is peaceful and relaxing. What a wonderful place to visit and get in touch with mother nature.

6. 29 Victoria Pidhirny
   Jul 6th, 2008 at 5:31 pm

   Amazing, wild end of the peninsula with unexpected buildings, tunnels and stairs leading to breath-taking views of the bay on one side and the ocean on the other. Great walk from the car park and a good thing to do in the winter months; cold, quiet and wind-swept but gorgeous on a clear day.

7. 28 Vicki Sullivan
   Jul 6th, 2008 at 8:58 am

   There was a great battle to Save all of Point Nepean as a National Park and it was a really tough fight.
   Thousands of people were involved including myself.
   Finally the last piece is set to be handed over from the Federal Government either the end of this year or next year and I for one will breathe a huge sigh of relief that such an important site will have the highest form of protection, for future generations.

8. 27 Karen
   Jul 3rd, 2008 at 4:07 pm

   The Point Nepean Fun Run is amazing!

9. 26 Derek Hamilton
   Jul 3rd, 2008 at 1:42 pm

   Rocky outcrops, rolling landscape, and jewel seas. Absorb the view, the feeling and also the history of Victoria all in one vista. Cameras cannot take in as much as the naked eye reveals in this great park land. All only an hour from the CBD.

10. 25 Arda Martin
    Jul 2nd, 2008 at 12:13 am

    A beautiful spot to listen to jazz on a Sunday afternoon.
    Beautiful and peaceful place to walk and admire some of the old historical buildings. A great place to spend a weekend away.

11. 24 Dione
    Jun 27th, 2008 at 10:10 pm

    It is such a rugged coastline that is very unique and challenging to exercise because you cannot take your eyes off the horizon.

12. 23 Mandy Graham
    Jun 27th, 2008 at 3:58 pm

    It’s such a lovely place and so peaceful.

13. 22 Lee Koh
    Jun 26th, 2008 at 2:07 pm

    The specular view provides an out-of-this world experience.

14. 21 James
    Jun 19th, 2008 at 12:34 pm

    Great wildlife and lots of sights to see for nature lovers

15. 20 veronica denman
    Jun 17th, 2008 at 7:06 pm

    point nepean national park is in my own backyard and i believe it is a “must see” for young and old, apart from the beautiful scenery, it is steeped in history

16. 19 Sujatha Shanmugasundaram
    Jun 10th, 2008 at 9:54 pm

    Point nepean was amazing experience in my life. the nature gift to make us happy. i just forgot everything while visiting Point nepean.

17. 18 josie savas
    Jun 10th, 2008 at 10:25 am

    Tyabb Packing House Antiques was a perfectly timed experience. I have been searching the internet and scrounging around any old shops I can find in Brisbane to do some decorating at home. Walking into this treasure trove was like a dream come true. I can’t wait to go back and spend the whole day there and I think I can get there from Melbourne by train - BONUS!

18. 17 Michael
    Jun 8th, 2008 at 9:14 pm

    Unbelievable view of the heads and the ships from very close up. A view that some of us have waited a lifetime to see and enjoy.

19. 16 Hayden
    Jun 8th, 2008 at 5:17 pm

    I have just been to Point Nepean with the family. We took the bikes and cycled around. What a great spot I recommend it to all.

20. 15 Mandy Graham
    Jun 8th, 2008 at 3:41 pm

    I love Point Nepean as it is so untouched and has a real interesting history of our brave diggers.

21. 14 Steve
    Jun 6th, 2008 at 4:02 pm

    They now have Ipod tours of different walks, the history and the native flora that just adds to such a wonderful experience - you acan always find somethiing new to see and now hear!

22. 13 Melinda
    Jun 5th, 2008 at 8:34 pm

    This has to be one of the most beautiful places in Victoira. I have walked around it and used the Transporter and evert time I find something different. Last time I saw the place from where Harold Holt dissapeared in 1967. This place has so much history.

23. 12 keith
    Jun 5th, 2008 at 5:28 pm

    history - scenery - wilderness. Evocative - majestic yet calming. As the Boon wurrung knew - a truly magical and mysterious place

24. 11 Katy
    Jun 5th, 2008 at 11:00 am

    Absolutely love this National Park. The tractor ride is fantastic for the kids and the tunnels are amazing. The history of the Point is facinating and presented in a manner that engages the kids. The walk and the views are some of the best in the worls and I have done a bit of traveling.

25. 10 james
    Jun 5th, 2008 at 10:59 am

    This should be in the top ten in my book. The whole experience was just wonderful and cant wait to go again.

26. 9 Matt W
    Jun 4th, 2008 at 7:12 pm

    I have been to Point Nepean National Park on a number of occasions and am always amazed at the diversity of things to see from the QE2 coming through the heads, the wildlife wandering down the road and the Tunnels, so many tunnels, the kids just love it, and so do I.

27. 8 Fraser
    Jun 1st, 2008 at 3:43 pm

    It such a value experiebce as it has some of the best views in Victoria as well as some fantastic early colonial history in the old forts and tunnels

28. 7 Birgitta March
    May 9th, 2008 at 1:49 pm

    We recently loaded the children in the car, took the bikes and visited the Pt Nepean NP. Great to see the place where the bay and ocean meet. The boys loved the canons and the fort they didn’t realise they cycled 10 km return, over some pretty steep hills. Worth a visit!

29. 6 Mark Tindall
    May 6th, 2008 at 3:09 pm

    I enjoy the diversity of the park, it has the natural environment and then enormous cultural diversity from early european settlement with the Fort and Quarentine Station

30. 5 Lynda Gilbert
    May 6th, 2008 at 12:35 pm

    A unique experience that includes spectacular views of both ocean and bay beaches and of course, the notorious Rip, the entrance to Port Phillip Bay. It is home to Fort Nepean, a fantastic place to explore and also, the historic Quarantine Station. A great adventure, suitable for people of any age or ability. Regular transporters carry visitors along this 5 kilometre route, or the more active can walk or cycle (BYO cycle or hire available). I can highly recommend this beautiful place as a “must do”!

31. 4 Alva Hemming
    May 5th, 2008 at 2:02 pm

    Tunnels and forts to explore. Nature walks coastal walks and landscape. Views of the Rip, Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay.As a fortified area and quarantine station, Point Nepean was out of bounds to the public for more than 100 years. Then in 1988 it was opened as part of a new Mornington Peninsula National Park. Historic military tunnels adjoining fortifications on coastal beachheads, magnificent bay and ocean scenery are yours to enjoy. The park provides an array of transport options, whether it is a unique open air transporter, cycling or walking. Point Nepean offers insights into our history and heritage through its association with aboriginal occupancy, early European settlement, shipping, quarantine and defence.

32. 3 john lynch
    May 1st, 2008 at 5:35 pm

    My vote is because Point Nepean National Park is so historic in the development of Victoria.

    Sailing ships from overseas and of course from the other settled parts of Australia requiring quarantine of people with disease from ships before going up the bay to Melbourne.

    The other is the fortifications during the Crimean War period to protect us from a potential Russion invasion and later the two world wars remaining buildings some now in disrepair.

    Again we have the National Park with magnificient views across the Rip to Queenscliff with shipping passing by just spectacular.

33. 2 martin
    May 1st, 2008 at 4:20 pm

    Amazing history & natural environment

34. 1 luke griffiths
    May 1st, 2008 at 4:09 pm

    I have worked in numerous parts of the state and find this to be a very significant location, rich in history, both indigenous and european. The park is awesome and has great views and floristic and fauna values.