Council Area:

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council

About The Beach:

Hawker Beach is an off leash dog beach that has some restrictions during the summer but is a great place to take dogs.  Restrictions are in place on Hawker Beach with dogs allowed leash free between 7pm to 9am during daylight saving and leash free at all other times of the year.  Hawker Beach has great views of Port Phillip Bay especially from the lookout directly north of the off leash area.

How to get there:

Hawker Beach is located in Mt Martha on Melways Map 145 A9 and is accessible by both public transport and by private car.  From Flinders street station catch the Frankston Train from Platform 8 to Seaford.  Once in Seaford catch the 780 Bus towards Frankston and get off at the Nepean Hwy and Playne Street Stop.  From this stop catch the 781 Bus towards Mt Martha and get off at Hawker Street and the Esplanade stop.  Hawker Beach is a short 200 meter walk across from the bus stop and down the fire trail.

Families travelling by car can park across from the beach in Helena Street.  Parking is also available in the streets surrounding the beach - check signs for parking restrictions.

Facilities:

Parking available across from the beach in Helena Street and in surrounding residential streets.  Please check signage before leaving your car especially in the summer months.

Walking trails - there is are a few walking trails at the back of Hawker Beach and along the foreshore

Lookout - located to the north of the off leash section of Hawker Beach

Closest Bus stop to Hawker Beach is located on the corner of Hawker Street and the Esplanade  

Extra Information / Beach Sheet Download:

Hawker Beach has few facilities please take your rubbish home with you. 

Remember to wash or rinse off your dog after a visit to the beach as they have been swimming in salt water and rolling in the sand which may cause skin irritations.

Remember to take plenty of fresh water for your dogs as they will swallow a lot of sea water while swimming and can become dehydrated from the increased intake of salt. 

Click here to download this Beach Sheet.