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Point Nepean is a popular tourist destination renowned for its historic features, outstanding coastal scenery and panoramic views of Bass Strait, the Rip and Port Phillip Bay. Point Nepean has a long history of use by indigenous people and contains a wide number of aboriginal archaeological sites. The density of sites is amongst the highest in Victoria. Historic Point Nepean has old fortifications interpreted by displays and soundscapes, and spectacular views of the Port Phillip Heads.





Cycling at Point Nepean

Visitors can enjoy cycling through the park on any day of the year. You can bring your own bicycle or hire one from the visitor centre. Cycling is permitted all on roads which are open to public vehicles, including the sealed roadway from the Point Nepean visitor centre to Fort Pearce. After purchasing a ticket from the visitor centre, cyclists can continue along the scenic five kilometres to Fort Pearce, which is located one kilometre from Fort Nepean. Cycling is not permitted beyond Fort Pearce as the track is not suitable for bicycles. All bicycles must be left at the cycle rack provided.

Coles Track is for the shared use of cyclists and walkers. Cyclists can ride approximately 2km along the meandering bushland track from Gunners Cottage to Defence Road. This section of the track was completed in June 2009. Further works will connect the Coles Track with the Point Nepean Quarantine Station.

To allow adequate time to explore the fortifications, cyclists must commence their ride two hours prior to closing. Please check with the visitor centre for up-to-date opening times, entrance fees and road conditions.

Facilities

A wide range of hotels, motels, guest houses, bed and breakfasts and camping and caravan parks are available in and around the townships of Sorrento and Portsea.
Camping is not permitted in the park.
A transporter service operates daily from the Point Nepean Visitor Centre to Point Nepean with three stops along the way.
The park closes at 5pm.
Point Nepean entry fees

Adult Day Pass  - $7.90
Entry and transporter (return) - $16.50

Child (5 - 15 years of age)/Pensioner Day Pass - $3.80
Entry and transporter (return) - $9.80

Family (Two adults and up to four children, Aged under five admission is free) Day Pass - $20.00
Entry and transporter (return) - $42.80

Bookings are essential for groups. Call the Point Nepean Park Office on (03) 5984 4276 to book. Bike Hire $16.00 (three hours).


How to Get There

The 90 km drive from Melbourne via the Nepean Highway and Peninsula Freeway takes about two hours. Alternatively, go by train from Melbourne to Frankston, then by bus to Portsea. Ferry services operating between Queenscliff and Sorrento cater for car, bicycle and personal transport. Melway maps 166, 253 and 254 give additional detail.


To find out more visit: www.parkweb.vic.gov.au