Fingal Beach (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

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Fingal Beach (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

Enjoy this spectacular walk that overlooks high above Cape Schanck's rugged coastline, meandering through dense coastal woodland before descending multiple steps to the isolated and tranquil Fingal Beach.

The nearby Fingal picnic area is perfect for a packed lunch or BBQ before exploring furthermore around this stunning coastline. Walking tracks lead to nearby lookouts with spectacular views of basalt cliffs and Fingal Beach which is exposed at low tide.

The return walk (3km) and access to the beach is via a steep staircase. A longer walk to the northern Gunnamatta Beach (5km) is also available from the Fingal Picnic Area.

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Fingal Beach (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

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Fingal 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 generators
No vehicles
No drones without a permit
No firearms allowed
No bicycles
No camping
No dogs allowed
No horses
No fires permitted

Warnings

Animals and pests
Sharks

Snakes
Terrain hazards
Slippery rocks

Steep descent

Uneven ground

Slippery surface

Steep track

Unstable cliffs
Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Unpatrolled area

Limbs may fall take care
Water hazards
Strong currents

Rough Surf

Deep water

Submerged obstacles

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.

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

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 Programs

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 Canid Pest Ejectors and para-aminopropiophenone (PAPP) poison as well as buried PAPP poison to bait foxes in strategic locations.

Fox baiting will occur until June 2025.

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.