French Island National Park

French Island National Park encompasses rocky shorelines, sandy beaches, mangroves, saltmarshes, and wetlands that change with tidal movements throughout the year.

The national park received its official designation in June 1988 under the management of Parks Victoria to protect the natural ecosystems of Western Port.

The protected area lies within the traditional territories of the Bunurong People, who maintain strong connections to these lands and waters through generations.

Access to the national park requires a ferry journey from Stony Point to Tankerton Jetty, with services operating multiple times throughout the day.

The park houses Victoria's largest koala population and contains over 580 indigenous plant species, including 100 different types of native orchids.

Location: French Island

Operator: Parks Victoria

GPS coordinates: -38.33702,145.41978

Latest update: March 7, 2025 09:04