Discovery Bay Coastal Park

Discovery Bay Coastal Park extends for 50 kilometers along the coast from Cape Nelson to the South Australian border, featuring limestone cliffs and extensive dune fields.

The park was established as a coastal reserve in 1973 by Victoria's Land Conservation Council and received official protected status under the National Parks Act in 1979.

The Discovery Bay to Piccaninnie Ponds area holds international recognition for its bird populations, including nesting sites for hooded plovers and little terns.

Visitors can access two designated camping areas at Lake Mombeong and Swan Lake, with both locations providing direct access to the beach and walking trails.

The park contains Long Swamp wetland system, which supports the rare ancient greenling damselfly and provides habitat for the endangered ground parrot.

Location: Victoria

Elevation above the sea: 10 m

GPS coordinates: -38.16670,141.23300

Latest update: June 5, 2025 19:46