Flinders Ocean Beach (Mornington Peninsula National Park, Mushroom Reef Marine Sanctuary)

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Flinders Ocean Beach (Mornington Peninsula National Park, Mushroom Reef Marine Sanctuary)

Visit Flinders Ocean Beach at low-tide and discover an abundance of marine life among the tranquil rockpools. Snorkel or dive to explore Mushroom Reef Marine Sanctuary or bring your surfboard and catch the perfect reef break. 

How to get there

Flinders Ocean Beach (Mornington Peninsula National Park, Mushroom Reef Marine Sanctuary)

Facilities

Carpark
Toilets
Lookout

Need to know

Flinders Ocean Beach (Mornington Peninsula National Park, Mushroom Reef Marine Sanctuary)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No fires permitted
  • No fires permitted
  • No fires permitted
  • No fishing
  • No fishing
  • No camping
  • No camping
  • No camping
  • No bicycles
  • No bicycles
  • No bicycles
  • No horses
  • No horses
  • No horses
  • No firearms allowed
  • No firearms allowed
  • No firearms allowed
  • No generators
  • No generators
  • No generators
  • Boating zones apply
  • No dogs allowed
  • No dogs allowed
  • No dogs allowed

Warnings

  • Water hazards
    • Rough Surf
    • Rough Surf
    • Rough Surf
    • Strong currents
    • Strong currents
    • Strong currents
    • Submerged obstacles
    • Submerged obstacles
    • Submerged obstacles
    • Shallow water
    • Shallow water
    • Shallow water
    • Deep water
    • Deep water
    • Deep water
  • Terrain hazards
    • Unstable cliffs
    • Unstable cliffs
    • Unstable cliffs
    • Uneven ground
    • Slippery rocks
    • Slippery rocks
    • Slippery rocks
  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes
    • Snakes
    • Snakes
    • Sharks
    • Sharks
    • Sharks
  • Other warnings
    • Unpatrolled area
    • Unpatrolled area
    • Unpatrolled area

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.

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.

Mornington Peninsula National Park Fox Control Program

Parks Victoria are conducting a pest predator control program in Mornington Peninsula National Park to relieve predation of vulnerable and threatened native fauna. Fox baiting will occur between Sorrento Ocean Beach car park and Rye Ocean Beach car park ongoing until June 30, 2025, with warning signage remaining in place for the duration of the program. Targeted cat trapping using non-poisonous baits will take place year-round.

Dogs and cats are prohibited from entering Mornington Peninsula National Park. Please ensure pets do not stray into the national park from adjacent residential areas. If pets are suspected of having consumed PAPP (poison bait) during the baiting period, a vet should be consulted immediately. An antidote to PAPP is available and stocked by most vets on the Mornington Peninsula. 

Mornington Peninsula National Park Fox Control Program

Parks Victoria are conducting a fox control program in Mornington Peninsula National Park to relieve predation of vulnerable and threatened native fauna. The program will involve the use of Canid Pest Ejectors and para-aminopropiophenone (PAPP) poison to bait foxes in strategic dune locations. 

Fox baiting will occur between 21/08/23 - 30/06/25
 
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. 

Lifejackets Required For Rock Fishers from March 1, 2022

A two-year trial of new laws that require rock fishers to wear a lifejacket at high-risk locations will commence on 1 March 2022.
 
For Mornington Peninsula National Park, this includes the following locations:
  • Sorrento Back Beach rocks
  • No. 16 beach at Rye back beach
  • Bushrangers Bay rocks, east of Cape Schanck
 
This factsheet includes maps of the affected areas.
 
Fines apply if you don’t wear a lifejacket at these sites.
 
To find out more, visit Victorian Fisheries Authority 

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