Current Status
The Moorooduc Quarry Flora and Fauna Reserve is located within the boundaries of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve.
There are several walking tracks throughout the reserve. One track encircles the high cliffs of the quarry and another the lake at the base of the cliffs. Following the path from Station Street will take you past ruins of an explosives store. Rock climbing and abseiling were quite popular in the reserve but is now strictly prohibited.
An Australian Government report shows that the Moorooduc Quarry Flora and Fauna Reserve failed to receive Australian Heritage status:
- List: Register of the National Estate
- Class: Natural
- Legal Status: Rejected Place
- Place ID: 5822
- Place File No: 2/18/023/0002
- Statement of Significance: Not of sufficient significance to warrant entry in the Register.
A copy of the report can be found in the Australian Heritage Database.
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