Explore
Flinders Blowhole (Mornington Peninsula National Park)
There are plenty of rockpools to explore. Fishing is a popular activity along the rocky shoreline, due to the gutters, rip holes and rocky reefs that provide refuge to the vast marine life. The rocky shoreline attracts walkers and those keen to investigate the rock pools or view the blowhole in action at low tide.
Hooded Plovers call the sand above high tide on this beach home, so it is important to follow all signage and keep off the habitat area for this magnificent but vulnerable beach-nesting bird. Snakes are also another creature that calls this area home, so please stay on the existing paths to avoid any unnecessary encounters.
Although beautiful, Flinders Blowhole is a dangerous swimming beach with unpredictable rips, strong currents, rocky reefs, and large waves. The beach is unpatrolled with limited access for emergency services. Given the aforementioned hazards, swimming is not recommended.
How to get there
Flinders Blowhole (Mornington Peninsula National Park)
Facilities
Need to know
Flinders Blowhole (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
Restrictions
- No fires permitted
- No motorbikes/trailbikes
- No drones without a permit
- No fishing
- No horses
- No bicycles
- No camping
- No firearms allowed
- No dogs, cats, pets allowed
Warnings
-
Water hazards
- Shallow water
- Rough Surf
- Strong currents
- Submerged obstacles
- Deep water
-
Terrain hazards
- Slippery surface
- Slippery rocks
- Steep descent
-
Animals and pests
- Snakes
- Sharks
-
Other warnings
- Unpatrolled area
Be Prepared
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.
Beach access closed at Number 16 Beach
Mornington Peninsula National Park Pest Predator Control Program
Lifejackets Required For Rock Fishers from March 1, 2022
- Sorrento Back Beach rocks
- No. 16 beach at Rye back beach
- Bushrangers Bay rocks, east of Cape Schanck