Fingal Beach (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

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Fingal Beach (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

Enjoy this spectacular walk that overlooks high above Cape Schanck's rugged coastline, meandering through dense coastal woodland before descending multiple steps to the isolated and tranquil Fingal Beach.

The nearby Fingal picnic area is perfect for a packed lunch or BBQ before exploring furthermore around this stunning coastline. Walking tracks lead to nearby lookouts with spectacular views of basalt cliffs and Fingal Beach which is exposed at low tide.

The return walk (3km) and access to the beach is via a steep staircase. A longer walk to the northern Gunnamatta Beach (5km) is also available from the Fingal Picnic Area.

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Fingal Beach (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

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Fingal Beach (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 fires permitted
No camping
No horses
No firearms allowed
No bicycles
No dogs allowed
No vehicles
No generators
No drones without a permit

Warnings

Water hazards
Rough Surf

Deep water

Submerged obstacles

Strong currents
Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care

Unpatrolled area
Terrain hazards
Unstable cliffs

Slippery surface

Slippery rocks

Uneven ground

Steep descent

Steep track
Animals and pests
Sharks

Snakes

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.

Mushroom Reef Toilet Closure Finders Ocean Beach

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

Landslip affecting beach west of Mushroom Reef, Flinders Ocean Beach

There is a landslip affecting the beach west of Mushroom Reef, Flinders Ocean Beach (within Mornington Peninsula NP). Please do not approach the slip.

Fingal BBQs Temporarily Out of Service

The Fingal BBQs are temporarily out of service due to an electrical fault. We apologise for any inconvenience. This will be rectified as soon as possible.

Gunnamatta 2nd carpark temporary closure 27 Oct - 21 Nov

Gunnamatta 2nd carpark and beach access ramp closed while upgrade works are underway. The works will include the construction of a new sealed access ramp through to the beach, as well as upgrades to paths from the carpark and SLSC club for improved accessibility and safety. Visitors will still be able to access the beach and walking trails from 1st carpark.

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 October 2026.

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 many vets on the Mornington Peninsula.