Point Nepean Information Centre

Great friendly staff with a short documentary shown on the wall to your left as you walk in.

We visited the Quaratine Station as part of our walk out to the Nepean Forts. The centre is busy during the holiday season, a little quieter during the cooler months. Parking is available at the centre, plus a shuttle bus operates a regular service. For those not inclined to walking, bike hire is available.

Peaceful walking tracks, plus plenty of historical buildings like the quarantine station which operational in Point Nepean until 1950.

Super helpful staff! Such a lovely spot to visit and sit to watch the boats sail on by. Also great spot for a picnic.

Friendly and helpful staff in a beautiful building. Walking distance to BBQ picnic places and beach.

Daughter and dad out for a walk.
Walked from the old visitor information center to the Info Center at the Quarantine Station. Great info and maps from the staff at the center. Went into one of the old hospitals, looked through the grounds and generally checked out as much as possible. Loved the stories of how and why the Quarantine Station was developed. Hard to imagine the conditions on those early ships that meant they had to fly a quarantine flag when they got to port. Moving and very informative. Also went to the gunners cottage. Mum, dad and 5 children - we live in the lap of luxury compared to what they had back then. And the first shot fired by the British Empire in WW1 was fired from Port Nepean - who knew! Thanks PV staff for a great experience.

Yeah good but desk worker took 10 minutes too long on their lunch break. 15 people in here waiting for an ice cream and we are giving up: (could really go a magnum mate

Friendly, helpful staff. Provides bikes for hire should you wish. Most importantly has toilets which are decently maintained.

It's a nice Worlf War I, heritage/historic spot. Given the fact that it's around 100 kilometers, one side, from Melbourne it's not too bad.

Remember to pack a lot of food and water, if you have a big family, as there's only one cafe up on the hilltop, unless you buy food items from Sorrento area. I couldn't visit the cafe so I'm not sure about the food there.

A shuttle bus drives visitors from the base point to the hilltop but if you are up for a bit of physical challenge then a run to the top will not disappoint you

A lot of fun for families and singles.

If you want to spend some family time and enjoy the scenery while visiting some historic bunkers, or if you want to run on a hillside track with good scenery then this spot is good for you.

Basically, this is the location for the artillery bunkers for the guns and cannons of World War I and Parks Victoria has provided good amenities for the visitors.

There's only one cafe, which I couldn't visit but in general the amenities were clean and well maintained.

Fantastic historic Park. Should be mandatory for Melbourne people to understand our City history.

We were mesmerized by the tranquility of point nepean picnic point
We got informative brochures from the information kiosk

Very interesting information about the area. A good information centre. Could easily attract tourists to spend a little, if there was anything to purchase.

The Ranger was super helpful (admittedly before Xmas rush) knowledgeable and nice!
The Quarantine station has a lot of history.
One thing I'd like to note about hiring bicycles $42 for 3hrs is a little steep. So bring your own bikes if you think that is a little to much.
Will come back and explore the place a little further.

Very well maintained, very interesting place. The quarantine station and Fort Nepean are well worth the visit. It's a long walk out to the fort but you can get a shuttle bus from the quarantine station or hire bikes at the information centre.

Would be better located near the carpark or road so it is clearly visible to visitors. Saw most of the quarantine station before getting to the information centre. Historically interesting area.

It's probably the worst info centre I have ever come across. There is next to nothing in there.

Road closed to the fort during school holidays.what a joke. 2 hour drive there with 2 kids just to turn around

1. Summer time brings the added surprise of Tiger Snakes, Watch you Footsteps! They appear at 18 degrees & are active when temperatures hit 30 degrees. Pathways and roads are frequented by snakes! This time of year also has flies breeding at plague like numbers. Insect repellent doesn't seem to bother them, so a hat with netting or corks are handy.
2. Though there is a 30 kpm Speed Limit, most people ignore this, making some of the travels along side narrow tarred roads somewhat dicey. Bicycles are available for rent, however given the slightly high cost vs the use one would get out of it, makes their service, overpriced. The Park has a bus to transport people to the end of the park, yet $10 for a one way trip, $15 for return is also overpriced.
3. There are very few Taps, with drinkable water, and even fewer toilets inside the entire park, so one is best, to plan ahead. Bring your own water bottle, toilet paper and a torch if you stay into the night.
4. BBQ's have been removed, therefore one has to bring a Gas styled cooking unit. As campfires are banned.
5. Swimming/Surfing/Camping/Campfires are all prohibited making this not the funnest place on the planet.
6. Though the park closes between 5 - 6 pm, vehicles can exit the premises at all hours, and it is suggested, to park ones car at the Gunners Cottage, if one is wishing to visit the Bunkers near the point. Occasionally late working staff, cleaners or even security will be still using the road, so do not assume roads will be safe.
7. There are no public phones in the Park, the closest phone is at the Portsea Township.
8. Blairgrowie, Sorrento and Portsea Shops are overpriced. The joke of an IGA supermarket in Sorrento sells a bottle of Non Cold Coke 1.25 for 4-5 dollars. 2-3 dollars more than the average. Be sure to do any shopping for items well before the Portsea Township. Rye and Rosebud are the nearest, competitively priced shopping centres. Welcome to the rich part of town.: (
9. The bus trip from Frankston Railway Station takes 1 hour and 40 minutes. Bring a book.
10. During the peak tourist time, certain areas are restricted to the public. For example the Barefoot Cinema, likes to overcharge and includes a un-necessary bus ride, while telling the public they cannot use certain roads. Know your rights, which in Australia means very little! Yet this is a public location and should not be denied to any section of the public. Just like the Polo, people with money can bend the rules and the Park needs money.