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

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

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.

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

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Flinders Ocean Beach (Mushroom Reef Marine Sanctuary, 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 horses
No horses
No horses
No firearms allowed
No firearms allowed
No firearms allowed
No fishing
No fishing
No bicycles
No bicycles
No bicycles
No dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
No generators
No generators
No generators
Boating zones apply
No fires permitted
No fires permitted
No fires permitted
No camping
No camping
No camping

Warnings

Terrain hazards
Unstable cliffs

Unstable cliffs

Unstable cliffs

Slippery rocks

Slippery rocks

Slippery rocks

Uneven ground
Animals and pests
Sharks

Sharks

Sharks

Snakes

Snakes

Snakes
Water hazards
Deep water

Deep water

Deep water

Submerged obstacles

Submerged obstacles

Submerged obstacles

Shallow water

Shallow water

Shallow water

Strong currents

Strong currents

Strong currents

Rough Surf

Rough Surf

Rough Surf
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.

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.

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.

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.