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A varied mix of natural landscapes and managed reserves across the Mornington Peninsula, offering everything from rugged coastlines and open headlands to wetlands, bushland, and heritage estates. Each location brings its own texture—cliffs, tracks, water, open ground and built elements—within easy reach. Well-managed and accessible, these sites deliver range, scale and flexibility across a tightly connected region.
A heritage property comprising a single‑storey 19th‑century homestead set within open grassed areas, wetlands and coastal bush. The site includes unsealed roads, formed walking tracks, scattered trees and open sightlines, with flat terrain extending toward the Westernport Bay shoreline. Land Manager: Parks Victoria Contact: events@parks.vic.gov.au
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A large semi‑rural estate containing multiple historic buildings, open paddocks, wetlands and areas of established bushland. The site features gravel access roads, tree‑lined avenues, open lawns and gently undulating terrain, with a mix of built and natural elements across a broad area. Land Manager: Mornington Peninsula Shire Contact: event.permits@mornpen.vic.gov.au
A coastal landscape featuring ocean beaches, rocky shorelines, cliff tops and native scrub. The area includes narrow access roads, walking tracks, beach access points and elevated lookouts, with varied terrain and direct exposure to coastal conditions. Land Manager: Parks Victoria Contact: events@parks.vic.gov.au
A large coastal headland reserve incorporating open grasslands, cliffs, ocean frontage and historic military structures. The site contains sealed and unsealed roads, tunnels, gun emplacements, walking tracks and expansive open areas with minimal vegetation cover in parts. Land Manager: Parks Victoria Contact: events@parks.vic.gov.au
An elevated bushland area with steep slopes, ridgelines and sections of exposed rock. The site includes winding access roads, walking tracks, lookouts and forested areas, with significant changes in elevation and wide views across surrounding land and water. Land Manager: Parks Victoria Contact: events@parks.vic.gov.au
A low‑lying coastal landscape comprising wetlands, tidal waterways, open grasslands and areas of coastal bush. The site includes formed walking and cycling paths, boardwalks, open sightlines and gently varying terrain, with water channels and reed beds spread across a broad, open floodplain adjoining Westernport Bay. Land Manager: Mornington Peninsula Shire Contact: event.permits@mornpen.vic.gov.au
A mixed landscape comprising forested parkland and a former quarry site. The area includes dense bushland, open clearings, rock faces, excavated voids and exposed earth, with a network of walking tracks, unsealed access routes and varying terrain. Elevation changes, cut rock surfaces and surrounding vegetation create distinct zones within a relatively contained area. Land Manager: Mornington Peninsula Shire Contact: event.permits@mornpen.vic.gov.au
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A contained bushland reserve centred around a winding estuary, with dense vegetation and filtered light throughout. Features include timber boardwalks, walking tracks, small bridges, and a narrow creek line. The terrain is mostly flat with enclosed sightlines, creating a more intimate, layered environment. Land Manager: Mornington Peninsula Shire Contact: event.permits@mornpen.vic.gov.au
Land Manager: Shoreham Foreshore Committee of Management Contact: office.shoreham@gmail.com