| Type: | protected |
| Cape Nelson State Park | |
| State: | vic |
| Iucn Category: | III |
| Coordinates: | -38.4217°N 141.5411°W |
| Relief: | yes |
| Nearest Town Or City: | Portland |
| Area: | 2.43 |
| Managing Authorities: | Parks Victoria |
| Url: | parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/cape-nelson-state-park |
The Cape Nelson State Park, near Portland on Victoria's southwest coast is a 243ha state park.[1] Attractions include a 3km (02miles) 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.[2] Part of the route of the Great South West Walk is located within the park.[3]
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.[4] The film provides good coverage of the interior of the lighthouse, cottage features and the landscape.
Cape Nelson has an warm-summer mediterranean climate (Köppen: Csb) with comfortable, dry summers and mild, wet winters.