Camp Niall nearby adventures

Nature

Woods Bushland Reserve is adjacent to Camp Niall.

Explore it at dusk or dawn to observe the local kangaroos (but keep a safe distance).

Hiking, canoeing

Devil Bend reservoir is also easily accessible on foot. Transport canoes to the carpark where it is a short carry to a large expanse of flat water.

Hiking

A good hike for Cubs is to start at Buckley’s Nature Conservation Reserve, a small area of bushland, including rare orchids, at the corner of Balnarring and Myers Roads.

Walk north on Turners Road to pass Bittern Reservoir on its western side, cross Hodgins Road, then continue on the western side of Devil Bend reservoir.

Exit through Woods Bushland reserve to arrive at Camp Niall (about 10 kms).

For Scouts, an option is to camp overnight at Camp Niall, then return around the eastern side of Devil Bend reservoir, and the eastern side of Bittern reservoir to Buckley’s Nature Conservation Reserve (a further 12 kms).

Mornington Peninsula

Beaches on Port Philip and Westernport, hikes, bike trails, snorkelling and SCUBA, historic Point Nepean, commercial attractions at Arthurs Seat, native flora and fauna at The Briars and Seawinds gardens, and so much more!