2019/2020 Victorian Bushfire Emergency

The 2019/2020 Victorian Bushfire Emergency is currently affecting communities across the state. Keep up to date with information and how you can add your support by visiting the link to our emergency page below.

2019/2020 Victorian Bushfire Emergency

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The Briars

Royal Spoonbill at The Briars

To support communities affected by drought and fire, the Briars has donated 950 bales of hay to the Need for Feed program. Need for Feed provides fodder to farmers affected by drought, fire and flood. Briars hay is now on its way to these communities - we hope it provides some help in these difficult times.

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.

Walking trails at The Briars

There are a range of walks at The Briars, both within the Wildlife Sanctuary and around the property. Choose from wetlands, woodlands or a stroll around the gardens.

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.

Briars Masterplan Feedback

Mornington Peninsula Shire invites our community to provide input into the development of a Master Plan for The Briars.

Family Fun at the Briars!

Bring the family for some fun at the Briars. There are lots of activities on offer for all ages including school holiday programs, food and music events and games on the green. Bring along a picnic or bbq and enjoy.

Venues at The Briars

There are a range of venues at The Briars, including Jospehine's, Angus and Rose Cafe and a number of rooms / venues available for hire to suit a variety of function types, large and small.

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. The talented team collects seed from local species for wholesale and retail sale to the public. The range includes ground covers, grasses, wildflowers, shrubs and trees.

The Briars Astronomy Centre

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.

Eco Living Display Centre

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.

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