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 The Briars Park
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| The Briars Park | | Nepean Highway Mount Martha (Melways Ref 145 D11)
The Briars Park is the Shire's foremost property, embodying all that is special about the Mornington Peninsula's cultural landscape. Long known as 'Chechingurk' to the Bunurong aborigines, it was settled in 1840 by Captain James Reid.
From 1846 until 1976 Alexander Balcombe and his descendents farmed 'The Briars' and built and extended the Homestead.
Alexander's great grandsons presented the Homestead and surrounds to the National Trust and the Shire with the remainder of the property, including a 96 hectare bushland reserve, being purchased by the Shire for the community.
The Briars Park offers a wide range of activities for a cross section of the community, from bushwalks to tours of historic features, school holiday activities, jazz concerts and theatre. The park is well utilised by individuals, school children and groups, visiting the 96 hectare wildlife reserve or the historical homestead with its collection of Napoleonic artefacts.
There is a restaurant, rose nursery, function rooms, Shire Nursery and an Eco Camp on the property.
Management aims to present cultural and natural heritage in an enjoyable and educational way. It follows the principals of sustainability and shows how we can all contribute to the well-being of future generations.
To hire any part of The Briars Park, please download the application form at the bottom of this page.
For more information: 5974 3686 or on the email at the bottom of this webpage.
For information on Briars events, please refer to our Events Calendar which can be accessed from our Homepage.  Top
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| Warringine Park | | 2230 Frankston-Flinder Road, Bittern (Melway Ref 164 E4)
Warringine Park is one of the best kept secrets on the Mornington Peninsula. It was declared a conservation park in 1994 and came under Mornington Peninsula Shire management in 2006. The park is divided into three sections: a Coastal Wetland, a Creekland and Woodland; all with their own special values.
Managed primarily for conservation purposes, the park provides wonderful opportunities for passive recreational activities and has walking tracks through the coastal and creek sections. Please download a map at the bottom of this page.
The beauty of the park can be quite subtle so take the time to pause and observe your surroundings – you won’t be disappointed.
As you stroll through the park you can discover:
• Coastal wetlands that form part of the internationally significant Westernport Ramsar site
• Salt marshes so special the coastal area is classified by the National Trust
• Geological formations and flora communities so significant they are listed on the Register of the National Estate
• A bird watchers paradise with over 110 bird species including the endangered Great Egret and Lewin’s Rail
• A haven for other native fauna species including the threatened Swamp Skink and Southern Brown Bandicoot
• Vegetation communities that include open woodland, coastal heathland, paperbark scrub, saltmarsh and mangrove stands.
• One of the southernmost stands of mangroves in the world
The park has an active Friends group that holds regular meetings and working bees in the park. Get involved by contacting the Warringine Park Office on: 5979 1799 or the Shire on: 1300 850 600.
Please note: dogs are not permitted in Warringine ParkTop
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| Leash Free Areas | | Following the introduction of the Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals Act, the Council made an Order requiring dogs to be on a lead at all times in public places, except in designated off-leash dog exercise areas.
Leash Free exercise areas have been established at a wide range of locations throughout the Shire.
Please refer to our Leash Free Areas webpage.Top
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| Foreshore Reserves | | The Shire manages a number of Foreshore Reserves which offer camping during the summer months. For more information please visit our Foreshore Camping webpage.
For more information about Foreshore not managed by the Shire within information on committees of management, please refer to our Foreshores (beaches) webpage.Top
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| Reserves | | | The Shire manages more-than 40 reserves on the peninsula. If you are a sporting group and would like to find out more, please contact customer service on: 1300 850 600 or by using the email link at the bottom of this page. Top
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| National & State Parks | | Mornington Peninsula is home to a wonderful array of indigenous fauna, vegetation and wildlife. Some of this can be seen and enjoyed at a number of National and State Parks on the peninsula.
Parks Victoria manages State & National Parks on the peninsula and information on these can be found by accessing their link at the bottom of this page.Top
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| Bushland Reserves | | The Shire manages a number of Bushland Reserves across the Peninsula.
For more information please visit our Bushland Reserves webpage. Top
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