The Briars

About The Briars

The Briars, situated at Mount Martha on the Mornington Peninsula, is a beautiful conservation park which is steeped in local history, flora and fauna on 230 hectares and offers a range of activities.

How to Get to The Briars

The Briars, a 230 hectare rural property in Mount Martha, is one of the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s foremost assets.

Beautiful walks at The Briars

There are a range of walking trails at The Briars, both within the Wildlife Sanctuary and around the property.

The Briars Historic Homestead & Gardens

The Briars Historic Homestead is one of the oldest houses on the Peninsula. It is a beautiful example of the resilience and bravery shown by the early European settlers as they made a home here.

What's On at The Briars

The Briars are pleased to be offering modified programs this winter. To keep our community safe, do not attend any program if you or your child are feeling unwell.
Whilst enjoying your visit please follow the instructions of your program leader, physically distance and practice good hygiene.
If you would like further information, please call the Briars on 5974 3686. Thank-you for your support.

Venues at The Briars

There are a range of venues at The Briars, including the Marquee, Historic Gardens and a number of rooms / venues available for hire to suit a variety of function types, large and small.

We are currently taking bookings. Please note capacities will be in line with COVID-19 restrictions.

Shire (Briars) Nursery

The Shire Nursery grows beautiful plants, indigenous to the peninsula as well as a range of native Australian plants, ready for your garden. Phone and email orders are still being taken with a no-contact pick up made available so you can still get out into your garden.

Community Environmental Education

See first-hand how you can reduce your water, energy and waste to make your home more comfortable and save the environment by a visit to the Eco Living Display Centre, located at The Briars.

The Briars Astronomy Centre

Please note the MPAS is closed until further notice.
The Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society promotes amateur astronomy at its Briars Astronomy Centre, conducting regular public lectures combined with observing using modern telescopes at the Peter Lowe Observatory.

Briars Master Plan

The Briars Master Plan is Council and community's vision for the Briars. Ideas from the community have been compiled to create a plan which aims to protect, celebrate and enhance the natural, heritage and cultural beauty of this much loved community asset.

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