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Victoria

Fort Nepean via Cheviot Hill

Moderate

4.5

(13)

293

hikers

Fort Nepean via Cheviot Hill

02:08

7.95km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Point Nepean National Park

Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.84 km

Fort Nepean

Highlight • Historical Site

Fort Nepean sits at the very tip of the Mornington Peninsula, where Port Phillip Bay meets Bass Strait, combining picturesque coastal scenery with significant military history. As you explore the …

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3.11 km

Point Nepean

Highlight • Historical Site

Point Nepean forms the western head of the entrance to Port Phillip Bay, with Bass Strait on one side and the bay on the other.

The area has significant military …

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3

4.80 km

Harold Holt Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Memorial to Australian Prime Minister, Harold Holt, who disappeared whilst swimming at Cheviot Beach.

No trace of him has ever been found.

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4

5.52 km

Cheviot Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

Cheviot Hill is the highest point in Point Nepean National Park and offers not only beautiful, expansive coastal views, but also a rich military and maritime history. This short loop …

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5

6.72 km

Coles Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Coles Track runs through low coastal vegetation on a sandy, compacted surface, forming an inland alternative to the more exposed coastal routes. The trail is mostly flat and easy to …

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6

7.38 km

Observatory Point Beach

Highlight • Beach

Observatory Point Beach is a sheltered bay-side spot with calm waters and beautiful views across Port Phillip. Just a few steps from the track, the beach is a peaceful contrast …

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7.95 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.74 km

2.44 km

1.72 km

Surfaces

3.77 km

2.30 km

764 m

496 m

465 m

106 m

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