Potential innovations in methods of Bush Regeneration at Pt Nepean

Discover, Discuss, and Regenerate: The Point Nepean AABR Walk, Talk, Gawk & Work Weekend
Thursday 1st May to Sunday 4th May, 2025

Join fellow bush regenerators for an immersive weekend at the stunning and historically rich Point Nepean National Park (Vic). This unique event offers a rare opportunity to explore areas not usually open to the public while engaging in deep conversations about the future of bush regeneration and AABR Victoria’s role in it.

A significant part of the weekend will also be the opportunity to learn and hone manual weeding techniques under the guidance of experienced practitioners, supporting the regeneration of Point Nepean National Park.

Stay in cozy shared accommodation at Police Point, provided by Parks Victoria, and enjoy casual nightly conversations with like-minded attendees. Together, we'll delve into decades of land management, examining the successes, challenges, and future directions of biodiversity management and bush regeneration.

With over 30 years of varied weed management practices in the park, there’s no shortage of opportunities to learn, share ideas, and contribute to the park’s ongoing restoration. Whether you’re here for a day or the whole weekend, come and be part of shaping the future of bush regeneration at Point Nepean!

Program of Activities

Friday - Wilson’s Folly
Explore grassy swales and coastal Moonah woodland in areas rarely open to the public. Review the outcomes of past weed management practices—both manual and chemical—and join an engaging discussion with Kyle Bradshaw, Ranger at Point Nepean, on future strategies.

Saturday - Gunners Cottage/Cemetery
Investigate sensitive bush regeneration practices on a significant alkaline sand grassland cemetery site. Learn about post-burn regeneration strategies 15 years after the last fire, and discuss with Gidja-Lee Walker the complexities of manual control of the woody weeds in Moonah woodlands.

Sunday - Fort Nepean, Fort Pearce, and Happy Valley
Focus on woody weed follow-up strategies, manual weeding techniques, and approaches to erosion control. Explore the park’s unique environments and engage in practical discussions on containment of erosion and challenges for restoration.

Accessibility & Fitness
Some sites require a 2-3 km return walk, so a reasonable level of fitness is recommended.

What to Bring:

• For those staying on site -

  • bed linen/sleeping bags - (bed provided) 

  • all food - (cooking facilities provided)

• For the working activities- Chemical-free

  • gloves, hat, sturdy shoes, long plants, long sleeves (suitable PPE) 

  • Hand tools (loppers, secateurs, or your preferred tools)

What is provided:

• Poppers and other tools will be available for energetic volunteers.
• great conversations with knowledgable practitioners
• for those staying overnight a bed and cooking facilities
• a beautiful coastal National Park

Getting there:

• Public transport - Bus from Frankston to Point Nepean
• Car  - via the Mornington Peninsula freeway and Pt Nepean Road

Contact details:

For all enquiries about the event and activities get in touch with  

Mark Adams 

m: 0407 320 292 

e: localnativeflora@gmail.com