The Northern Bellarine Coastal and Marine Management Plan 2020-25 (the CMMP) sets a vision, goals and strategic actions to guide the management of the coastal Crown land reserves on the northern Bellarine Peninsula. 

Extensive consultation has ensured that Traditional Owner aspirations, community values and partner agency views are reflected alongside legislative requirements and state government policy framework.

The CMMP has received approval pursuant to section 61 of the Marine and Coastal Act 2018 on 11 May 2023.

The Northern Bellarine Coastal Adaptation Plan (the NBCAP) is a high-level technical analysis of the predicted exposure of the northern Bellarine coastline to coastal hazards such as erosion, sea-level rise and inundation. The NBCAP provides long-term strategic guidance to help us and the community prepare for and manage the impacts of these coastal hazards.

Extensive consultation has considered protection of the diverse values our coast supports, including Wadawurrung cultural values, the natural environment and community values, alongside legislative requirements and state government policy framework.

The Indented Head Master Plan was developed to determine the long-term development and use of approximately 3.5 hectares of coastal Crown land at Indented Head. It aims to do so by addressing coastal management issues and understanding user aspirations, while ensuring sufficient area is set aside for conservation and rehabilitation of the natural coastal and marine environment.

Point Richards Flora and Fauna Reserve, located on Wadawurrung Country, is one of the largest areas of remnant native bushland and ephemeral wetlands on the northern Bellarine Peninsula, making a significant contribution to the biodiversity of the region.

The Point Richards Flora and Fauna Reserve Management Plan (2025-2045) establishes the vision, direction and objectives for Point Richards Flora and Fauna Reserve, providing strategic guidance for decision-making, investment and management approaches over the next 20 years.

We worked with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners, the Friends of Point Richards Flora and Fauna Reserve, community, stakeholders and partner agencies to develop the Management Plan.