Portsea Surf Beach (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

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Portsea Surf Beach (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

The consistent breaks of Portsea Surf Beach make it one of the best surf spots on the Mornington Peninsula. Catch a wave, explore the seemingly endless stretch of coast or relax on the sandy shore and admire the vistas across Bass Strait.

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Portsea Surf Beach (Mornington Peninsula National Park)

Need to know

Portsea Surf 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

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

Warnings

Terrain hazards
Unstable cliffs

Uneven ground

Steep track
Animals and pests
Snakes

Sharks

Stingers
Water hazards
Submerged obstacles

Strong currents

Rough Surf

Deep water

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.

Two Bays Walking Trail Closed - Latrobe Parade carpark to Seawinds Gardens

The Two Bays Walking Trail is closed from Latrobe Parade Carpark to Seawinds Gardens from May 2025 - September 2025, while we undertake trail repair and upgrade works. This heavily eroded section requires resurfacing, construction of stone-tread steps and drainage rectification works.

Visitors will not be able to complete the walk from Dromana Foreshore, instead will have to start/finish their journey from Seawinds Gardens through to Cape Schanck. Please refer to attached maps.

There is ample parking available at Seawinds Gardens including bus parking for large walking groups (i.e. school groups).

Charlottes Pass MTB Trail will also be closed while works are underway.

We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to reopening this improved section of trail shortly.

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.

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.

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.