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Mornington Peninsula National Park

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The Mornington Peninsula National Park has long been a favourite for summer holidays. Covering 2,686 hectares, its diverse coastal environments range from the basalt cliffs at Cape Schanck to the native bushland of Greens Bush and the roaring surf of Gunnamatta. Historic Point Nepean has old fortifications interpreted by displays and soundscapes, and spectacular views of the Port Phillip Heads. Flora & Fauna The park is home to 32 mammal species, 167 birds, 22 reptiles, 7 amphibians and 2 freshwater fish species these include Eastern Grey Kangaroos, bandicoots, the New Holland Mouse, White-footed Dunnart, Long-nosed Bandicoot, Black Wallaby, Singing Honeyeater, Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater, Blue-winged Parrot, Hooded Plover, shellfish and marine invertebrates

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Native vegetation communities include coastal dune scrub and grassy forests, banksia woodlands, coastal heathlands, heathy woodlands, riparian forests, and swamps. A number of vegetation communities, particularly coastal grassy forests, banksia woodlands and sand heathlands, have been greatly depleted since European settlement and are of particular conservation significance.
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90km drive from Melbourne Via the Nepean Highway and Peninsula Freeway takes about two hours By train from Melbourne to Frankston, then by bus to Portsea. Ferry services operating between Queenscliff and Sorrento cater for car, bicycle and personal transport Melway maps 166, 253 and 254 give additional detail.

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Point Nepean Rd
Portsea VIC

Getting There 90km drive from Melbourne Via the Nepean Highway and Peninsula Freeway takes about two hours By train from Melbourne to Frankston, then by bus to Portsea. Ferry services operating between Queenscliff and Sorrento cater for car, bicycle and personal transport Melway maps 166, 253 and 254 give additional detail.
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