Cheviot Hill Heritage Site (Point Nepean National Park)

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Cheviot Hill Heritage Site (Point Nepean National Park)

Cheviot Hill is located within Point Nepean National Park and is the park’s highest point. There is a viewing platform 500m west of Cheviot Hill, that overlooks Cheviot Beach, the site where former Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt disappeared while swimming without a trace in December 1967. A memorial granite plinth on the approach to the viewing platform honours the legacy of this tragedy. Access to Cheviot Beach is not permitted for safety and conservation reasons. Cheviot Hill is named after Victoria's worst shipwreck, the SS Cheviot, which hit a reef in 1887 during storm conditions; 35 of the 59 passengers drowned.

The Happy Valley loop track starts here and meanders through Moonah Woodland where you will discover the remnants of the Happy Valley Army Barracks. The short, but narrow loop walk is a great way to get amongst nature.

Snakes are active in the warmer months, so please stay on the existing paths to avoid any unnecessary encounters.

Before you visit check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban at www.emergency.vic.gov.au, on the VicEmergency smartphone app or call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.

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Cheviot Hill Heritage Site (Point Nepean National Park)

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Cheviot Hill Heritage Site (Point Nepean National Park)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No dogs allowed
  • No camping
  • No bicycles
  • No vehicles
  • Management vehicle only
  • No drones without a permit

Warnings

  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

Change of Conditions

Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

Closures - Fort Nepean

Engine house walking track closed until further notice.  Access to Gun emplacements 5 & 6, Engine House, Battery Observation Posts restricted.  

Fox Control Program

Parks Victoria are undertaking fox control in Point Nepean National Park to relieve predation of vulnerable and threatened native fauna. Programs involve the use of soft jaw leg hold traps, Canid Pest Ejectors and para-aminopropiophenone (PAPP) poison, as well as buried PAPP poison, to bait foxes in strategic locations.
 Fox trapping and baiting will occur until June 2025.
 Dogs are prohibited from entering Point Nepean National Park. If pets are suspected of having consumed a PAPP bait during the baiting period, a vet should be consulted immediately. An antidote to PAPP (methylene blue) is available and stocked by most vets on the Mornington Peninsula.

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