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Point Napean National Park

Victoria, Australia

The Point Napean National Park is situated at the tip of the Mornington Peninsula, under 100 km drive from Melbourne.

The park was opened to the public in December 1988. Before this date the area mostly a defence outpost to protect the city of Melbourne.

Things to do and places to see

walk, cycle and catch the shuttle to the point
explore the ruins of the fort and learn about the history of Melbourne's defences
admire the natural beauty of the bush
climb Cheviot Hill and look along the coast
see the beach where Prime Minister Harold Holt went missing

Bunker at Point Napean
Bunker at Pt Napean

Nearby

Rosebud, Portsea, Sorrento

More information:

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our blog from the time we visited Pt Napean