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Explore Point Nepean National Park!
Tour Details:
Upon arrival you will be greeted by your tour guide and presented with a bike that best suits you. Our bikes range from large frames to extra small frames for mountain bikes and the option for comfortable big seated townies is also available. You will provided with a helmet and brief demonstration on how to use the bike and its gears. Once everyone is comfortable and confident with their bikes the tour will begin!
First stop is the old Quarantine Station – A site with buildings dating back to the mid-19th Century. You’ll then cruise along Coles Track towards Cattle Jetty and Observatory Point.
Next you’ll begin the ride up to the point, stopping at a few historical forts along the way including Cheviot Hill the mysterious beach where Prime Minister Harold Holt vanished in 1967.
Once at Fort Nepean, located at the furthest point of the Mornington Peninsula. You’ll be able to hop off your bikes and explore the vast tunnels of the fortress that were used during the first and second World Wars. Not to mention the breathtaking lookout points where Bass Strait meets Port Phillip Bay. Fort Nepean helped make Melbourne, Australia’s most well-defended city.
Wildlife is also a pleasant highlight of the National Park – lucky cyclists may spot a pod of Burrunan Dolphins frolicking in the water; Australian Fur Seals playing out on rock formations, Echidnas and Blue Tongue lizards can be spotted along Coles Track and Rosellas giving the sky a dash of colour around the Quarantine station.
Duration:
The tour will take about 2.5 hours (it may be longer, depending on group size and cycling ability). Our guides will give commentary of historic sites, the natural environment and lead you to the best viewing points for photo opportunities.
Min 4 ppl required*
Times:
10am – 1pm OR 1pm – 4pm
Location:
Meet inside Point Nepean National Park, follow signs to Quarantine Station Carpark. Once parked in the all day parking, head down the path towards the water following the Bayplay Bike Hire signs. We are located opposite the information center.
Bayplay Bike Shop – Point Nepean National Park
Inclusions:
Bicycle, helmet and refreshments for a mid-point break.
Commentary from your knowledgeable and experienced guide.
Many photo opportunities from the best vantage points around Point Nepean.
Your guide will carry:
First aid supplies, safety equipment, bike repair kit and a mobile phone.
What to Bring/Wear?
You should bring a backpack for personal items – camera, mobile phone, sunscreen and water bottle.
A hat, sunglasses, comfortable riding clothes and closed heel shoes are recommended.
You are welcome to bring along your personal bike helmet or bike if you prefer & you should definitely bring your enthusiastic sense of adventure!
Participant Conditions:
Participants need to be at least 9 years and of age and have a reasonable fitness/confidence level. The pace of the trip is controlled carefully so as to maximize enjoyment and minimize effort. A sense of fun and adventure is your biggest asset.
Children under 9 years can be catered for on request with the option of a single or double carrier. Please contact us if you are planning to add this on to your booking.
