The Cape Nelson State Park, near Portland on Victoria's southwest coast is a 243 ha state park. Attractions include a 3 km clifftop walk and a visit to the Cape Nelson lighthouse. The lighthouse was completed in 1884 and today offers accommodation in the Light Station Keepers Cottages. Part of the route of the Great South West Walk is located within the park. Fauna include the Heath Mouse, Red-necked Wallaby and Echidna. The main vegetation types are listed as Soap Mallee, Heath and Wet Heath. The Cape Nelson lighthouse featured in the 2010 romantic drama South Solitary. The film provides good coverage of the interior of the lighthouse, cottage features and the landscape.

Climate

Cape Nelson has an warm-summer mediterranean climate (Köppen: Csb) with comfortable, dry summers and mild, wet winters.