Self-Guided Point Nepean National Park Bike Hire
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.
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Self-Guided Point Nepean National Park Bike Hire
What's included in Self-Guided Point Nepean National Park Bike Hire
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
Quarantine Station
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.
Point Nepean National Park
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.
Inclusions
- Helmet
- Bike
- Single or Double Child Carrier (optional and at a cost)
- Lock
- Park map
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 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)
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We are located inside the National Park. Follow the signs to Quarantine Station Carpark. Head down the path towards the water, we are located on the right next to the Information Center. Guests using public transport will need to catch a train to Frankston, then the 788 Bus from Frankston to Portsea
