Rye Ocean Beach (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

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Rye Ocean Beach (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

Rye Ocean Beach lies in the heart of Mornington Peninsula National Park’s stunning coastline. Powerful waves and numerous reef breaks make this a popular location for experienced surfers. Explore the exposed sandy shoreline, take in the panoramas across Bass Strait and spot shorebirds eyeing their next catch.

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Rye Ocean Beach (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

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Rye Ocean Beach (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 fires permitted
No camping
Speed restrictions apply
No generators
No dogs allowed
No drones without a permit
Boating zones apply
No firearms allowed
No horses

Warnings

Water hazards
Rough Surf

Strong currents

Submerged obstacles

Deep water
Animals and pests
Stingers

Snakes

Sharks
Other warnings
Unpatrolled area
Terrain hazards
Slippery surface

Slippery rocks

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.

Cape Schanck toilets temporarily closed for maintenance

The Cape Schanck Visitor Area toilets will be closed for maintenance from 24 November to 27 November. Please use alternative toilets located at Fingal Picnic Area 1.5km north along Cape Schanck Rd. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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.