

John Butler Reserve offers coastal cliffs, scrubby headlands, sweeping views over Port Phillip and small sandy coves—ideal for dramatic seascapes, coastal panoramas and birdlife. Easy access from Mount Eliza Way with roadside parking and walking tracks; no entry fee. Visit at sunrise or golden hour for soft light and long shadows; weekdays are quieter. Paths include stairs and uneven surfaces; bring sturdy shoes.


John Butler Reserve offers coastal cliffs, scrubby headlands, sweeping views over Port Phillip and small sandy coves—ideal for dramatic seascapes, coastal panoramas and birdlife. Easy access from Mount Eliza Way with roadside parking and walking tracks; no entry fee. Visit at sunrise or golden hour for soft light and long shadows; weekdays are quieter. Paths include stairs and uneven surfaces; bring sturdy shoes.