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Cape Schanck

Cape Schanck is the place, here you will find some of Victoria's best coastal scenery with sheer headlands, fascinating rock pools, charming little coves.

Following the walking track from the kiosk, thru a short circuit walk, towards the cape

wooden staircase and boardwalk towards the cape

keeping out fragile coastal vegetation

A fascinating scene – waves lapping the Flat Rock

approaching Pulpit Rock

spectacular Pulpit Rock - a geological formation created by volcanic activity over millions of years

an impressive scene - the turbulent waves crash over the rocks

different views of spectacular Pulpit Rock

beautiful scenes around the cape

Photo taking at a lookout with the lighthouse in the backdrop. The lighthouse is the Cape Schanck's most recognisable symbol, an excellent example of the architecture of the day. 

Fingal Beach

an elegant track accessing the Fingal Beach

Fingal Beach - spectacular views of basalt cliffs and magnificant scenes at low tide

impressive scenes at the beach

artists palette - brightly coloured highlights of purples, greens and oranges

interesting rocks dotted on the beach

cape schank shag

We missed the facinating scenes, rock pools, should be at low tide. Downloaded two photos for sharing the beauty.

photo by Nigel Millett

Point Nepean

Part of the Mornington Peninsula National Park, Point Nepean is renowned for its historic features, outstanding coastal scenery and panoramic views of Bass Strait, the Rip and Port Phillip Bay. The area protects the remains of military fortifications from the 1880s, World War 1 and World War 2.

Walking per Coles Track and returning via Defense Raod. Visiting three main sites: Cheviot Hill Discovery Walk, Fort Pearce, and Fort Nepean Walk.

walking on the Coles Track

brightly coloured flowers along the track

elegant track scenes

walking on the Defense Raod. Lots of tourists showing the Point Nepean is a popular spot

scenes along the Defense Raod

viewing towards the Rip - Bass Strait (left side) and Port Phillip Bay on the two sides

viewing back from the Rip

a picnic area with tables at Observatory Point

the remains of a cattle quarantine jetty, built in 1879

Cheviot Hill Discovery Walk

Cheviot Hill gun

Cheviot Beach - viewing from Cheviot Hill lookout

Cheviot Beach where the vessel Cheviot was wrecked in 1887 and of the disappearance of Australia former Prime Minister Harold Holt in 1967

Pearce Barracks

Fort Pearce

Find out about early 20th century fortifications, the era of decline and neglect, and the recent rehabilitation works at Fort Pearce

Great lookouts from the fortifications of the WW 1 era

exposed gun

Fort Nepean Walk

Fort Nepean was a vital part of Victoria’s defences for more than 60 years, from the 1880s to 1945.

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walking down to the old Engine House

old Engine House - finding about Cooks, Characters, Playing Silly Bugger, World War 11, and the “Mars”.

lots for exploring

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