Briars Wildlife Sanctuary Wetland Walk, Mount Martha, Victoria 3934

Welcome to Briars Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Mount Martha, Australia. As a popular establishment, park, point of interest, and tourist attraction, we offer a range of activities for visitors to enjoy.

Our opening hours are as follows: the Visitor Centre is open from 10am to 4.30pm daily, the Wildlife Sanctuary is open from 9am to 4.30pm daily, and the Community Forest is open daily. Please note that the Balcombe Estuary boardwalk is currently closed due to extensive damage, but you can still access Mount Martha via an alternative route.

While visiting Briars, you can explore our Wildlife Sanctuary, take a leisurely stroll through the park, or have a delightful BBQ with your family and friends. Don't forget to explore the outbuildings and heritage garden surrounding the Briars Historic Homestead, which is currently closed for extensive restoration.

To ensure the preservation of our natural environment, we kindly request that dogs are prohibited from entering Briars. However, you can walk your dogs on a leash along the Balcombe Creek trail or in designated areas of the co-located Community Forest.

If you have a green thumb, our Briars Nursery is the perfect place for you. We grow beautiful plants indigenous to the peninsula, as well as a variety of native Australian plants. Phone and email orders are welcome.

For students, we offer both Biological Science and Sustainability programs for Foundation to Year 6 students. Additionally, we have a Cultural Program in partnership with Living Culture and Anical Encounter sessions with Ranger Dyllan. These sessions run weekly throughout the school term and can be booked for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with up to three sessions per day.

Stay updated on all the events and activities happening at Briars by checking out our special events calendar. We also offer a range of outdoor venues, including the Marquee and Historic Gardens, for functions of all sizes. Bookings are currently being accepted.

Briars, situated at Mount Martha on the Mornington Peninsula, is a breathtaking conservation park spanning 230 hectares. Immerse yourself in the local history, flora, and fauna as you explore the walking trails within the Wildlife Sanctuary and around the property.

The Briars Master Plan represents the vision of the Council and community to protect, celebrate, and enhance the natural, heritage, and cultural beauty of this beloved community asset. We have compiled ideas from the community to create a plan that ensures the preservation and improvement of this wonderful place.

For any inquiries or further information, please contact Mornington Peninsula Shire at Private Bag 1000 Rosebud, Victoria, 3939. You can reach us via email at [email protected] or by phone at 1300 850 600. TTY/voice calls can be made to 133 677, speak and listen at 1300 555 727, and SMS relay at 0423 677 767. Our offices are open from 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays), with the Hastings office open from 1pm to 4.30pm (excluding public holidays). Our Somerville Office is located at 1085 Frankston-Flinders Road, within Somerville Library, 3912.

Lastly, we would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Bunurong people, the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which Briars Wildlife Sanctuary is situated.