Flinders Ocean Beach - Hang gliding ramp (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

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Flinders Ocean Beach - Hang gliding ramp (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

A fantastic spot to watch Humpback whales migrate through the area on a calm beautiful winter's day. Visitors can access this spectacular ocean viewing site located close to the popular seaside town of Flinders, overlooking the Southern Ocean.

The area is developed for hang gliders to launch over the coastal escarpment with landing opportunities on Flinders Ocean Beach. Recommended for experienced hang gliders only. Always check conditions before launching.

Basic toilet facilities are located at the Flinders Ocean Beach Rd Carpark, to the east of the launch site.

How to get there

Flinders Ocean Beach - Hang gliding ramp (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

Flinders Ocean Beach - Hang gliding ramp (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

Facilities

Carpark

Need to know

Flinders Ocean Beach - Hang gliding ramp (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 horses
  • No dogs allowed
  • No camping
  • No generators
  • No firearms allowed

Warnings

  • Terrain hazards
    • Uneven ground
    • Slippery surface

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.

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 

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.

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