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. 

How to get there

Fingal Picnic Area (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

Need to know

Fingal Picnic Area (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

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.

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

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