Summerland Peninsula has come full cycle within two hundred years. Prior to the 19th century, this undisturbed, 900 acre headland hosted unique species of flora and animals among its windswept beauty. When Europeans began settling here in the 1830s, they cleared the vegetation for farming and cattle. At the turn of the century, houses were built. This was followed by the developers of Summerland Estate who created more than 775 residential plots. Tourists also came in droves. In short, Summerland Peninsula was endangered. To protect this natural asset, the Victorian government implemented the Summerland Restoration Project in 2010. This included purchasing and demolishing the homes and revegetating the land. Thanks to this coastal conservation, you can savor its original grandeur.
