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Experience the biodiverse original riparian woodland of the Mornington Peninsula at the The National Trust’s Endeavour Fern Gully.
This 27 hectare property includes 17.5 hectares of damp forest and herb rich foothills, a meandering creek and a lush fern gully. The remaining 9.5 hectares have been re-vegetated by volunteers over a ten year period from 2007, and are starting to become self-sustaining biodiverse bushland. The whole gully is rich in flora, fauna and habitat diversity providing an important biolink in this area of fragmented habitat.
Endeavour Fern Gully is open free of charge to the public 7 days per week and includes a 30 – 45 minute 2 km loop walking track with interpretive signage that will invite you on a sensory and scientific journey to reawaken your curiousity and wonder about the natural world. There is a fairly steep downhill approach track and the same ascent on the way back.
You can contribute to our understanding of this special place by adding your observations through the free iNaturalist platform. Previous observations on the site can be found here.
Nearkey Biik Environmental and Educational Centre opened in 2024 and is available for community and education hire from the National Trust – please contact our Functions Team on 03 9656 9889.
The property is closed on days of Total Fire Ban.
Entry to the site is opposite the Red Hill Recreation reserve. Park adjacent to the Education Centre and access the nature trail through the gates but please leave them as you find them. Sturdy footwear is recommended and be aware that leeches and snakes are found in this habitat.
Please take care as boardwalks may be slippery when wet.
Dogs, horses and bikes are prohibited in this reserve.
Please do not venture off the track.
A small donation would be most appreciated to help maintain this property for future generations to enjoy.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/donate/