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Sandy Point

Location

CRIB POINT VIC 3919 - Property No L10081

File Number

L10081

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Sandy Point is of State significance because of its unique terrain and ecological significance and associations with the early coastal exploration of Westernport and the Naval Depot:

- Unique low-lying sandy terrain including numerous multiple dune ridges

- Areas of undisturbed coastal woodland and swamp enclaves not found elsewhere on the Mornington Peninsula

- Illustrating stages in geomorphological evolution and associated vegetation successions

- Association with the French explorer D'Urville who landed on Sandy Point in 1826

- Association with the Naval Depot from 1912.

LOCATION:

South of Hann's Inlet, east of South Beach Road and Western Hill, being part of the Commonwealth of Australia (Royal Australian Navy Cerberus Base: restricted area)

Classified 05/1974

Group