At 143 hectares, the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve is the largest patch of native remnant woodland on the Bellarine Peninsula. Incorporating both Grassy Woodland and Heathy Woodland zones, it is a valuable habitat for over 300 plant and 200 animal species. At the reserve you will find delicate fungi and wildflowers, wattles, she-oaks and large old trees such as Manna Gums and the critically endangered Bellarine Yellow Gum. A myriad of birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects and mammals seek haven here, relying on the diverse habitat for food, shelter and breeding. With less than 5% of the original vegetation of the Bellarine Peninsula remaining, this reserve is a ‘Natures Ark’ protecting our indigenous wildlife.