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Self-Guided Point Nepean National Park Bike Hire
About This Tour
Explore historic Point Nepean National Park, with its spectacular scenery and coastal trails, on a comfortable bike with breathtaking views. Located at the end of Point Nepean Road, where Bass Strait meets Port Phillip Bay and the Mornington Peninsula ends, Point Nepean’s rich history has had a significant impact on Victoria and Australia in terms of immigration, quarantine and defense.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Lock
- Helmet
- Bike
- Single or Double Child Carrier (optional and at a cost)
- Park map
✗ Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
1
Start your tour the Bayplay Bike Shop. Once checked you will be given all of your gear, briefed how to use the bikes and provided with directions and a downloadable map. We are more than happy to offer recommendations on the best spots to visit and encourage you to explore all that Point Nepean National Park has to offer.
2
Quarantine Station was used during the Gold Rush to slow and restrict sick visitors from getting to Melbourne. Visit the old hospitals they were required to quarantine in after a long ocean journey travelling to Victoria. The surrounding buildings had many purposes during and after this time, definitely worth visiting.
3
Continue your journey up to Fort Nepean on Coles Track following the stunning coastline, keep an eye out for Echidnas along the way. The first stop should be Observatory Point as it looks out over the Dolphin Sanctuary, if your lucky you might see a pod.
Push on forward and up to the furthers point of the National Park. Making stops at other popular landmarks on the way include Harold Holts Memorial and Eagles Nest Fort.
Push on forward and up to the furthers point of the National Park. Making stops at other popular landmarks on the way include Harold Holts Memorial and Eagles Nest Fort.
4
Fort Nepean is a former defensive facility occupying part of Point Nepean. It was part of a network of fortifications, commanded from Fort Queenscliff, protecting the narrow entrance into Port Phillip Bay. There is an abundance of underground tunnels and rooms to explore, time can get away from you here. The view over looking the both the bay and the ocean is breathtaking.
Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age to ride 7+ years (needs to be able to ride confidently)