The Whitecliffs
Foreshore Environment.
Coasts are dynamic environments subjected to thousands of years of wind, waves, changing sea levels and indigenous history. Whitecliffs is a mesh of unique characteristics that we strive to manage in a sensitive and sustainable way so that it is here to enjoy for generations to come.
We allocate revenue generated from camping in order to maintain high-quality vegetation areas and improve low-medium quality areas. Find updates on the news page.
Interested in getting involved? Friends Groups are an integral component in the management of bushland and foreshore reserves across the Mornington Peninsula. More information can be found here.
Important features of the Whitecliffs environment
Remnant Moonah Woodland in Blairgowrie - Some trees are estimated to be up to 500 years old! This means they were here when settlers first landed at Collins Settlement.
Home to many native orchid species - most notably there are three Leafy Greenhood sites across the foreshore.
Key vegetation management strategies
1. Protect and enhance high-quality retention areas and orchid colonies
2. Protect and enhance the rare Moonah Woodland and endangered Adriana and rare Wirilda
3. Target highly invasive weeds
Further Information
