Mornington Peninsula & Bayside · about 70 min from Melbourne CBD
The Briars, Mt Martha
A predator-fenced sanctuary with wallabies, koalas and emus minutes from the beach. The 1840s homestead holds a genuine Napoleon collection via the Balcombe family
WalkWetland boardwalks + woodland loops 2–4 km, easy
Best timeMorning bird hides; wallabies late arvo
CostFree
FacilitiesToilets · BBQ · Playground · Pram-friendly
DogsNo in sanctuary
Adventure typewildlife · heritage
Take care: Keep to boardwalks in the sanctuary