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Point Nepean has played an important role in shaping the early settlement and defence of Australia. Walk or cycle through this rugged coastal landscape and enjoy panoramic views of Bass Strait and Port Phillip. Explore military forts and tunnels, walk through the old Quarantine Station and see artefacts from the last 150 years.
Parks and reserves along the Murray River protect significant Aboriginal cultural heritage, towering river red gums, sandy beaches, colourful red cliffs, diverse permanent and seasonal wetlands and a rich array of wildlife.
Raymond Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve
Just a short ferry ride from Paynesville is Raymond Island. Leave the car behind and explore the island by foot or bike, or bring your car with you for a small fee.
The imposing views and contrasting landscapes of Terrick Terrick National Park are one of Central Victoria’s best-kept secrets.
Set among rolling hills in Western Victoria, Dergholm State Park is a great place to bush walk, picnic and enjoy the tranquil natural setting. The park protects diverse vegetation communities including woodlands, open forests, undisturbed heaths and swamps, varied wildlife and geological features.
Creswick Regional Park is home to a variety of native wildlife, eucalypts and colourful spring wildflowers. Visitors can hike the woodland trails of this beautifully reforested landscape, see remnants of Victoria’s gold rush history, watch for birds, kangaroos, wallabies and enjoy a picnic by the picturesque St Georges Lake.
The Lakes National Park is a peaceful bushland retreat in the Gippsland Lakes, fringed by the waters of Lake Victoria and Lake Reeve. The park includes Sperm Whale Head peninsula and Rotamah and Little Rotamah islands.
The Pines Flora and Fauna Reserve
The Pines Flora and Fauna Reserve is a protected pocket of scrub and heathland, nestled in urban Frankston. Its widespread, inland sand dune system provides important habitat for native wildlife. An extensive network of walking tracks offers panoramic views of the Dandenong Ranges, Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne skyline.
A haven set in tall, shady eucalypt forest, Mount Samaria State Park offers a tranquil escape for weekend walks, camping and picnicking. Take in breathtaking views over the Victorian Alps, get up close with unique geological features, and enjoy the masses of wildflowers in spring and early summer.