ATTRACTIONS MOUNT ELIZA VIC

The Moorooduc Quarry was established in 1887 and in 1888 a railway line was built from the quarry to Moorooduc Station so that stone and ballast could be transported from the quarry for the construction of the railway line between Baxter and Mornington. You can still see remains of one of the stone crushers that was used when the quarry was operating. The quarry was closed in 1961 due to flooding and over time became a popular swimming hole for locals, later being transformed into the Moorooduc Quarry Flora and Fauna Reserve. In 1986 the reserve was used for the movie "Frog Dreaming" starring Henry Thomas. Native wildflowers and grasses are abundant in the reserve. If you are lucky you may be fortunate to spot the resident Peregrine Falcon overhead, along with 45 different species of birds. The lake is home to a number of waterbirds and the occasional Koala can sometimes be seen in the Eucalyptus trees. Challenge your fitness by completing the stairs circuit. It is quite steep and unsteady in place with over 200 steps taking you to the peak where you will be rewarded with fantastic views across the Moorooduc Plains....

Davey's Bay is a small shallow bay, one of several adjoining the township of Mount Eliza. This 1.5 km long section is dominated by 20 to 30 m high bluffs, rocks and reefs, with the narrow beaches wedged in between them. The three narrow beaches backed by high bluffs are mainly used by the yacht club and fishermen. Access is from the end of Davey's Bay Road where public parking is available. Walk down the steps to the first small beach or continue around the cliff tops past the yacht club, and down to one of the other beaches....

Just up the road to the north of Mornington is the small village of Mount Eliza. The beach at Mount Eliza has the distinction of being chosen as a setting for the Gregory Peck and Ava Gardener movie On The Beach in the 1950s. The coastline around Mount Eliza consists of jagged cliffs featuring scenic walking tracks above stretches of secluded sandy beaches in small bays and coves below. Access to most of the beaches along the coast is via residential streets which offer small car parks at their end points. Those residential streets feature upmarket dream homes and weekend retreats, many of which have spectacular views along the coast. The village has an attractive retail centre with a supermarket specialty shops, cafes and restaurants. The Mount Eliza Regional Park, accessed via Two Bays Road, incorporates the former Moorooduc Quarry and offers views across the surrounding plains as well as a lake with picnic areas and a playground. The Mornington Tourist Railway, which offers steam train rides, operates from the Moorooduc station located adjacent to the Mount Eliza Regional Park....

The Mornington Railway runs on the Mornington Branch line, recreating the original Victorian Railways branch line operation. As a heritage and tourist railway at the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula, return services from Moorooduc to Mornington deliver education and enjoyment for children and adults. Trains run each Sunday of every month and some public holidays as well as Wednesdays during Victorian School Holidays. On most days, steam locomotives haul lovingly restored passenger carriages. On other days, trains are hauled by heritage diesel electric locomotives. The main centre of operations is at Moorooduc Station located next to the Mount Eliza Regional Park. Entry is from Two Bays Road near Moorooduc Highway. The Mornington Peninsula is a popular holiday destination for international, interstate and Melbourne visitors. The team of dedicated volunteers look forward to giving you an enjoyable day out. ...