Fingal Picnic Area (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

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Fingal Picnic Area (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

A short drive from Cape Schanck, the peaceful setting of Fingal Picnic Area makes for a perfect day out. Enjoy a picnic or barbecue in the shade of towering pine trees before meandering through coastal heath to Fingal Beach.

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Fingal Picnic Area (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

Need to know

Fingal Picnic Area (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 bicycles
No firearms allowed
No camping
No dogs allowed
No horses
No fires permitted

Warnings

Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Unpatrolled area

Limbs may fall take care
Water hazards
Strong currents

Rough Surf

Deep water
Animals and pests
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.

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.

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.

Gunnamatta Ocean Beach Main Carpark access

Beach access is currently available via the first carpark or the Gunnamatta Lifesaving Club rescue vehicle track which is located further east.