The Mornington Peninsula National Park is a national park located in the Greater Melbourne region of Victoria, Australia. The national park is situated approximately south of Melbourne on the Mornington Peninsula.
Together with the adjacent Arthurs Seat State Park, the national park was listed on the now-defunct Register of the National Estate, in recognition of their outstanding values and their importance as part
of the protected area's heritage. The Farnsworth Track links Portsea Surf Beach with London Bridge and is in length. The Coppins Track is a return walking track from Sorrento Ocean Beach to Diamond Bay. The Cape Schanck Lighthouse and associated buildings were constructed from 1859 and are excellent example of the architecture of the day.
Situated between Arthurs Seat and Cape Schanck on the Mornington Peninsula, Greens Bush is the largest remnant of bushland on the Peninsula. Surrounded by farmland, the area contains a variety of vegetation communities, making it a wildlife haven and excellent place for nature walking.
Horse riding is a popular activity in parts of the national park, with access from the national park entrance station near Gunnamatta and also near . Dog walking is also permitted in certain parts of beachland within the park, within certain hours; with dogs required to be kept on a leash.
thumb|Rock pools and reflections at Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula National Park
thumb|Sunset over rock pools and wildflowers in Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula National Park
thumb|Smooth waves and soothing sunsets at, Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula National Park
See also
- Protected areas of Victoria
- Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve
- List of national parks of Australia
References
https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/mornington-peninsula-national-park