you no longer pay for the tractor train that used to stop along the park route. It's now a bus and is $10:00 return for adult, pay on the bus.The old visitor center at the main entrance is closed, and you now can access the new car park and visitor center at the main quarantine station buildings.Or you can still go to the Gunners Cottage and park there.The bus still stops at several points on the way to the main Fort or you can take a walk on the many paths through the park. Lots of hills so for older people the bus is perfect.The only thing still missing is a place to stop at the fort and buy a cold or hot drink ?They Built a small toilet block there but no refreshments?A missed opportunity to improve the visitors stay and raise revenue for the park.
For $10 took the bus to the Fort Nepean at the point but if you cycle or walk the 2.3km it's hilly and free. Here I found a variety of old WWI and WWII tunnels and bunkers and gun battery installations. The guns themselves are no longer there but you get to walk where they were. Amazing maze of tunnels to wonder through and it goes down a few levels too.
Walked all the way out and back because we were enjoying the stunning beach scenery. Highly recommended! But be sure to take sunscreen, water and a hat in summer.
This is a great place to visit that is part of Australian history with both the world wars. The walk to the point is exceptionally hard but there is a shuttle bus for a small charge. Pack snacks and a drink and enjoy the views.
A great day out and with the great value ($10 ) daily bus ticket available to take you to the tip of the peninsula to explore the surrounding, then hop on and travel up to the next stop and explore. the old army buildings and the decontamination chambers and the FANTASTIC ground are amazing. Bring a picnic and enjoy a great day.
On a recent trip to Melbourne we decided to do a trip down the peninsula to Point Nepean. Spent a fantastic couple of hours walking around and learning the history of this lovely spot. Easy walking and sights were well signposted. A must do if you are down that way
so much to see , we caught the shuttle bus hop on hop off $10 for the day , allow plenty of time to look at every thing so much to see and do , a lesson in Australian history
What was previously a restircted military zone is now the Point Nepean National Park.This is a fantastic park full of Australian History displaying the old quarantine station, army training facilities and numerous tunnels and buildings built to protect Port Phillip Bay.You've the option to walk from the carpark to the end of the peninsular, hire a bike and ride or use the shuttle service. The walk takes you past some of the best beaches on the peninsula including Cheviot Beach which claimed the life of the then Prime Minister, Harold Holt during the summer of 1967.
Allow at least a half day to enjoy this Park and take your water and a picnic or snacks. It's a nice but slightly challenging walk to the Fort visiting a few beach spots and great views along the way from the car park at Gunners Cottage. Free entry to the Park and Fort, no car parking fees. Or you can catch the bus $10 per adult return/$7.50 concession card holders to the Fort right at the end of the peninsula. The fort has lots of interesting information and is a great place to explore and terrific scenery. Clean toilet block amenities at the fort. There is a drinking water fountain, but no cafe, take snacks.
Beautiful place. Came for a picnic and went to the observation point where the cattle jetty was and saw a pod of 8 dolphins just swim past. Was amazing. Full of history