National Parks
Explore the natural beauty of the Mornington Peninsula through the accessible facilities at our national parks. Whether you're seeking breathtaking views, historical sites, or relaxing gardens, our parks offer thoughtfully designed pathways and facilities to ensure everyone can enjoy the experience.
Managed by Parks Victoria, each park provides detailed accessibility information to help you plan your visit and make the most of your time in nature.
Mornington Peninsula National Park, Cape Schanck
Cape Schanck is home to a historic lighthouse, museum, and lighthouse keeper’s cottages. Some paths and lookouts are accessible. Watch the video provided by Parks Vic and Ryan Smith from The Access Agency to see how to explore Cape Schanck on wheels. Find more accessibility information here.
Video released by Parks Victoria - produced and narrated by accessibility advocate Ryan Smith, who uses a wheelchair.
Arthurs Seat State Park
Arthurs Seat offers spectacular views from its many lookouts, winding trails, and relaxing picnic spots at Seawinds Gardens. While not all bushwalking trails are accessible, there are flat and gently sloping paths through the gardens and to the Northern Lookout. Learn more about accessibility at Seawinds Gardens here.
Coolart Homestead and Wetlands
While the historic homestead is not currently open, the garden welcomes visitors with accessible paths and boardwalks leading to bird hides and viewing areas. Wheelchairs are available for use in the park. For more accessibility information, visit here.
Point Nepean National Park
Point Nepean National Park offers accessible features to enhance your visit. The historic Quarantine Station has ramp access and accessible paths. From the Gunners Cottage carpark, the Walter Pisterman Heritage Walk is generally accessible but steep in parts. Access to Observatory Point beach is limited due to steps.
The park provides two all-terrain beach wheelchairs (adult and youth size), one standard wheelchair, and a wheelchair-accessible shuttle bus. Accessible discovery tents are also available for an overnight stay. To book the wheelchairs, call ahead or visit the Information Centre on the day. For more accessibility information, visit here.
Contact us
For more information contact: Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre on 03 5950 1579 or by email or via the National Relay Service 13 35 77 or www.relayservice.gov.au (for people with communication difficulties).