# Point Nepean and Fort Nepean

> At the tip of the Mornington Peninsula, forts and tunnels guarded the entrance to Port Phillip from the 1880s.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-point-nepean/

At the tip of the Mornington Peninsula, forts and tunnels guarded the entrance to Port Phillip from the 1880s. Walk or cycle out from the visitor centre; the coastal views across the heads are excellent.

- **Nearest town:** Portsea, Victoria
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -38.3070, 144.6240

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually October–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-mornington-phillip-island/)

## Nearby

- [Bells Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-bells-beach/) – 31 km
- [Cape Schanck Lighthouse](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-cape-schanck/) – 31 km
- [Arthurs Seat](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-arthurs-seat/) – 34 km
- [The Nobbies and Seal Rocks](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-nobbies-seal-rocks/) – 48 km

## FAQs

### Where is Point Nepean and Fort Nepean?

Point Nepean and Fort Nepean is in Portsea, Victoria, at GPS -38.3070, 144.6240.

### Which road trips pass Point Nepean and Fort Nepean?

Point Nepean and Fort Nepean is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island.

### What is there to see near Point Nepean and Fort Nepean?

Places worth a stop nearby: Bells Beach (31 km), Cape Schanck Lighthouse (31 km), Arthurs Seat (34 km) and The Nobbies and Seal Rocks (48 km).

### When is the best time to visit Point Nepean and Fort Nepean?

The most pleasant months are usually October–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)