Mornington Peninsula & Bayside · about 95 min from Melbourne CBD
Point Nepean Forts & Memorial Tracks
Explore Fort Nepean's tunnels and gun emplacements, where the first allied shots of both world wars were fired. The Range Area passes Monash Light and links to Cheviot Hill and the Harold Holt memorial lookout
WalkRange Area 1.8 km; Fort Nepean 10.4 km return from the visitor centre, or shorten with shuttle
Best timeCool, clear days — exposed but spectacular
CostFree (paid shuttle optional)
FacilitiesToilets · Not pram-friendly
DogsNo
Adventure typemilitary · coast · heritage
Take care: No drinking water beyond Quarantine Station; stay on open tracks and check current closures