Tankerton Foreshore (The Waters of Western Port Bay, French Island National Park, Tankerton Jetty)

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Tankerton Foreshore (The Waters of Western Port Bay, French Island National Park, Tankerton Jetty)

Tankerton Foreshore is located on French Island in Western Port Bay and welcomes both park visitors and local residents who access the island via Tankerton Jetty. It offers a public toilet, parking for residents and a small grassy foreshore with a picnic table.

Walking, cycling, and fishing are popular activities to embark on from the foreshore. Come prepared with food and water as there is limited supplies with only a general store located a 3km, one hour walk from the foreshore.

Ensure you have checked the Ferry times and know when the last ferry departs either to Stony Point or Cowes, as this is your only way to get off the island. Camping is available on French Island at Fairhaven campgrounds approximately 5km from the foreshore, however bookings are essential.

Koalas are in abundance and you will be able to spot them sleeping in the eucalypt trees which line the trails and roads. Be sure to keep to existing paths and tracks if heading out for a walk as snakes are active and prevalent in the warmer months.

Before you visit check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban at www.emergency.vic.gov.au, on the VicEmergency smartphone app or call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.

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Tankerton Foreshore (The Waters of Western Port Bay, French Island National Park, Tankerton Jetty)

Tankerton Foreshore (The Waters of Western Port Bay, French Island National Park, Tankerton Jetty)

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Tankerton Foreshore (The Waters of Western Port Bay, French Island National Park, Tankerton Jetty)

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 camping

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Vehicles
  • Water hazards
    • 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.

Notification of Feral Cat Eradication Program using cage traps and soft-jaw leghold traps on French Island

Parks Victoria is using rubber-padded leghold traps and cage traps within French Island National Park and along crown land roadside reserves to capture feral cats. Cage traps may also be deployed on private land with the landowner's permission. 

Your domestic animal may be at risk. Please ensure steps are taken to confine and restrain your domestic animals, particularly dogs and cats, to prevent them from being caught in rubber padded leghold or cage traps. Dogs, cats and other domestic animals are not permitting within French Island National Park. Dogs are to be kept on leads when not on private land, especially near bushland and conservation areas.

The trapping is part of the French Island Feral Cat Eradication Program. The objective of this program is to eradicate feral cats from the island to help support native wildlife. Feral cats predate on native wildlife putting pressure on already small populations, including several threatened species such as Long Nosed Potoroo, Swamp Skink, Lewin’s Rail, King Quail and Orange Bellied Parrot.

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