Fort Pearce (Point Nepean National Park)

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Fort Pearce (Point Nepean National Park)

Fort Pearce was once an important part of Port Phillip’s defence system. Explore the gun emplacements, underground ammunition storage and observation point. Take in vistas over the windswept coastland and wild swells of Bass Strait.

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Fort Pearce (Point Nepean National Park)

Fort Pearce (Point Nepean National Park)

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Fort Pearce (Point Nepean National Park)

Safety in nature

You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No fishing
  • No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
  • No horses
  • No dogs allowed
  • No camping
  • Management vehicle only
  • No fires permitted
  • No vehicles
  • Restricted opening hours
  • No firearms allowed
  • No generators

Warnings

  • Terrain hazards
    • Unstable cliffs
  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes
  • Other warnings
    • Vehicles

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.

May 23rd - No Shuttle Bus service this day due to Public Evenet

No Shuttle Bus service May 24 2025.  

Evening Park closure Shooting for pest control

Parks Victoria will be conducting pest animal control in Point Nepean National Park. 
These control works are being undertaken by professional and authorised contractors.
 For public safety, the Park will be closed  on selected nights during this time period for the shooting program.
 When pest animal control activities are occurring,  signage will be in place and access points closed.

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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