Discovery Bay Coastal Park

National Parks and Reserves

This remote coastal park protects 55 kilometre of ocean beach. Inland, the park encompasses high coastal cliffs, huge rolling sand dunes and freshwater lakes and swamps. Coastal vegetation and wildlife thrive.
Discovery Bay Marine National Park
Enjoy remote camping, walks and canoeing.

Before you go:
Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website.

Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Information

Website

www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/discovery-bay-coastal-park

Address

Portland Nelson Road, Mount Richmond, Victoria, 3305

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