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Pulpit Rock and Pebble Beach
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Location: Cape Schanck
Picnic shelters at Sorrento car park
1 year ago from Kim CottParks Victoria
Location: Sorrento Back Beach
Mushroom Reef at low tide
1 year ago from Kim CottParks Victoria
Location: Flinders Ocean Beach - Mushroom Reef
View of Mushroom Reef from King Street
1 year ago from Kim CottParks Victoria
Location: Flinders Ocean Beach - Mushroom Reef
View towards Flinders Ocean Beach from West Head (photo: Kim Cott)
1 year ago from Kim CottParks Victoria
Location: Flinders Ocean Beach - Mushroom Reef
Flinders Ocean Beach - Mushroom Reef (photo: Kim Cott)
1 year ago from Kim CottParks Victoria
Location: Flinders Ocean Beach - Mushroom Reef
Sorrento Back Beach from Coppins track (photo: Kim Cott)
1 year ago from Kim CottParks Victoria
Location: Sorrento Back Beach
Sorrento from the Rotunda lookout (photo: Kim Cott)
1 year ago from Kim CottParks Victoria
Location: Sorrento Back Beach
Sorrento Back Beach from Coppins track (photo: Kim Cott)
1 year ago from Kim CottParks Victoria
Location: Sorrento Back Beach
Sorrento Back Beach (photo: Kim Cott)
1 year ago from Kim CottParks Victoria
Location: Sorrento Back Beach
View towards Gunnamatta from Fingal circuit walk (photo: Kim Cott)
1 year ago from Kim CottParks Victoria
Location: Fingal Picnic Area
Lookout on Fingal circuit walk (photo: Kim Cott)
1 year ago from Kim CottParks Victoria
Location: Fingal Picnic Area
Coastline near Fingal Beach (photo: Kim Cott)
1 year ago from Kim CottParks Victoria
Location: Fingal Picnic Area
Sunset from Fingal circuit walk (photo: Kim Cott)
1 year ago from Kim CottParks Victoria
Location: Fingal Picnic Area
Cape Schanck boardwalk (photo: Mornington Peninsula Tourism)
1 year ago from Kim CottParks Victoria
Location: Cape Schanck
View towards Bushrangers Bay from Cape Schanck (photo: Mornington Peninsula Tourism)
1 year ago from Kim CottParks Victoria
Location: Cape Schanck
Cape Schanck (photo: Mornington Peninsula Tourism)
1 year ago from Kim CottParks Victoria
Location: Cape Schanck
Cape Schanck circuit walk (photo: Mornington Peninsula Tourism)
1 year ago from Kim CottParks Victoria
Location: Cape Schanck
Portsea Ocean Beach, lower car park (photo Kim Cott)
1 year ago from Kim CottParks Victoria
Location: Portsea Ocean Beach
View towards Cape Schanck from Portsea (photo: Kim Cott)
1 year ago from Kim CottParks Victoria
Location: Portsea Ocean Beach
Portsea Ocean Beach (photo: Kim Cott)
1 year ago from Kim CottParks Victoria
Location: Portsea Ocean Beach
Coastline from a lookout at Portsea Ocean Beach (photo: Kim Cott)
1 year ago from Kim CottParks Victoria
Location: Portsea Ocean Beach
Flinders Coastline (photo: Kim Cott)
1 year ago from Kim CottParks Victoria
Location: Flinders Ocean Beach - Mushroom Reef
Cape Schanck Lighthouse (photo: Mornington Peninsula Tourism)
1 year ago from Kim CottParks Victoria
Location: Cape Schanck
Sunset (photo: Kim Cott)
1 year ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Rye Ocean Beach
Beach (photo: Kim Cott)
1 year ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Rye Ocean Beach
Sunset (photo: Kim Cott)
1 year ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Rye Ocean Beach
Revegetation at King St (photo: Kim Cott)
1 year ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Flinders Ocean Beach - Mushroom Reef
Flinders coast (photo: Kim Cott)
1 year ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Flinders Ocean Beach - Mushroom Reef
Coastal view (photo: Kim Cott)
1 year ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Cape Schanck
Spot the echidna (photo: Kim Cott)
1 year ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Cape Schanck
Coastal vegetation (photo: Kim Cott)
1 year ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Fingal Picnic Area
Fingal coastline
1 year ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Fingal Picnic Area
Sorrento Ocean Beach (photo: Jess Mackay)
1 year ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Sorrento Back Beach
Coppins Track
1 year ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Sorrento Back Beach
Coppins Track (photo: Jess Mackay)
1 year ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Sorrento Back Beach
Coppins Lookout (photo: Jess Mackay)
1 year ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Sorrento Back Beach
There is a small gravel parking area with no designated disabled parking. This a small level grass picnic area with some shade trees. It has 3 square tables with fixed bench seating on three sides and the fourth side open to allow wheelchair users to roll under the table.
There are no toilets or water available.
There is a small gravel parking area with no designated disabled parking. This a small level grass picnic area with some shade trees and an open play area. It has 2 tables of the square design with fixed bench seating on three sides and the fourth open to allow wheelchair users to roll under the table.
There are no toilets or water available.
There is a small asphalt parking area with no designated disabled parking. This a small level grass picnic area with some shade trees and an open play area. It has 3 square tables with fixed bench seating on three sides and the fourth side open to allow wheelchair users to roll under the table.
There are no toilets or water available.
St Andrews has a sealed carpark with no designated disabled parking spaces. There are no toilets or beach access but there are good ocean views from the car park.
Koonya Ocean Beach has a sealed carpark with no designated disabled parking spaces. The lookout is accessed via a short gravel path directly off the carpark, making this site a good point to stop for an ocean view. The surface of the path is hard packed fine gravel.
There are no designated accessible toilets at this site. The toilet block and path to the beach is steep and has steps.
Sorrento Ocean Beach is probably better for longer visits and picnics because it has more accessible facilities.
Sorrento is the most generally accessible of the ocean beach sites in this park. The rugged coast can be appreciated from a cafeteria and nearby viewing platform.
There is a steep descent into the car park from entry point on Ocean Beach Road and then again from the car park to the beach. The current beach access ramp is very steep.
Near the top of the ramp there is a toilet that satisfies many criteria for accessibility.
A surf life saving club operates during summer.
There are steps down to the beach from the lower car park. A close viewing of the powerful open ocean is therefore relatively inaccessible, but more extensive views along the coast are available from the Observation carpark above.
A steep ramp from the middle car park to the Surf Life Saving Club on the beach can provide limited mobility access.
A surf life saving club operates during summer.
There are designated accessible toilets at this site.
The track from the car park leading down to the rock formation known as London Bridge has a very steep ramp and has no steps.
The path to the lookout is better, and is step free
There are designated accessible toilets at this site.
A games paddock is a major attraction of Fingal Area Picnic Area - great for children needing to burn off some energy.
There is a defined route leading to this open grassy space, but no other paths around the site. The picnic tables among the trees are easily visible. The area is free of major obstacles, but the ground surface is uneven.
Designated accessible toilets are not fully compliant.
The lighthouse has a narrow doorway and narrow spiral stair.
The museum also has a narrow doorway, but overall is more accessible.
The walk to the Cape incorporates a scenic lookout and a boardwalk.
Accessibility is poor because there are many stairs.
For more information about the accessibility of areas within the Mornington Peninsula NP, click on the links below.
Cape Schanck offers stunning landscapes; the mystery of dramatic volcanic features, unspoilt and wild beaches and scenic walking tracks with spectacular ocean views. It is also a site of rich European history with its heritage listed lighthouse precinct. Follow the walking track from the kiosk towards the Cape. This short …
Enjoy a picnic in the peaceful Fingal Picnic Area located two kilometres north of Cape Schanck. This area was subdivided for housing but was re- purchased by the government from 1974 to 1977. Facilities at the site include electric barbecues, toilets, tables and a ball games area. Walking tracks lead …
A white sandy beach contrasted by the nearby basalt cliffs and rugged coast beyond. A favourite family pastime is exploring the amazing rock pools of Mushroom Reef Marine Sanctuary. At low tide, the ocean withdraws to expose a huge mushroom-shaped rock platform extending from the beach. The reef is formed …
This popular beach is a great location to explore the national park’s wide sandy beaches and naturally weathered cliffs. Popular activities include surfing, swimming, walking and ocean fishing. The beach is patrolled during summer and school holidays. Refer to regulations and only swim between the flags. Facilities include four&…
Rye Ocean Beach is a popular surfing beach due to numerous reef breaks along the long stretch of exposed sandy coast. Other popular activities include fishing and walking. Swimming is not advised at this unpatrolled beach as conditions can be hazardous due to large waves, strong currents and submerged …
14 Jun 2013
The Autumn 2013 Firewood Collection Season will close across Victoria at the end of this month (Sunday 30/6/13). Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) Statewide Land and Fire Coordinator Rob Price said: “We want to remind people that, from the 1st of July 2013, all designated firewood collection areas will be closed …
