Baldry's Crossing (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

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Baldry's Crossing (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

Relax amongst the eucalypts of Greens Bush and explore the surrounding area of Baldrys Crossing. Enjoy a snack at the quaint picnic area, before embarking on the walks. Baldrys Short Circuit walk (1.6km) and Baldrys Long Circuit walk (3.6km) offer the opportunity to enjoy the local bushland.

Follow the trail network past Main Creek and watch out for abundant local wildlife as you meander through peaceful eucalypt and grasstree woodlands.

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Baldry's Crossing (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

Baldry's Crossing (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

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Baldry's Crossing (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

Safety in nature

You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No camping
  • No dogs allowed
  • No fires permitted
  • No firearms allowed
  • No drones without a permit
  • No horses
  • No motorbikes/trailbikes

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care
    • Trees may fall take care
  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes
  • Terrain hazards
    • Uneven ground

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

Change of Conditions

Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

Fox Control Underway

Parks Victoria are undertaking fox control in Mornington Peninsula National Park from Portsea Ocean Beach to Greens Bush to relieve predation of vulnerable and threatened native fauna. 

Programs involve the use of cage and soft jaw leg hold traps, Canid Pest Ejectors with para-aminopropiophenone (PAPP) poison and buried PAPP poison, to bait foxes in strategic locations. Short track sections may be closed to isolate works (secondary tracks only). 

Fox trapping and baiting will occur until June 2025.

Dogs are prohibited from entering Mornington Peninsula National Park. If pets are suspected of having consumed a PAPP bait during the baiting period, a vet should be consulted immediately. An antidote to PAPP (methylene blue) is available and stocked by most vets on the Mornington Peninsula.

Mushroom Reef Toilet Closure Flinders Ocean Beach

The toilet at Flinders Ocean Beach, Mushroom Reef is permanently closed.  The nearest alternative public toilets are Flinders town centre public toilets.

London Bridge Toilet Closure

The London Bridge toilet facility is temporarily out of service. The nearest public toilets are located at Portsea Ocean Beach area or Portsea Pier.

Deer Control in Mornington Peninsula National Park

Parks Victoria will be undertaking a deer control program in the Greens Bush area of the Mornington Peninsula National park over approximately 6 nights between July 15th and August 30th 2024. During these nights the site illustrated on the attached map will be closed from dusk till dawn for shooting operations. Signage will be placed on entrances to the site whilst control operations are being undertaken. For public safety reasons please do not enter the site during these times. This program will use professional contract shooters and will operate between the 15th of  July 2024 and the 30th of August 2024. The contractors will be harvesting the deer where it is practical and safe to do so. Please contact Parks Victoria on 131963 if you have any further questions.

Attachments: Greens Bush Map (Visitor Guide) (5,432KB)

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