Update as of 8/10/2026:
Snapper season is here, and Mornington’s Schnapper Point has a brand-new boat ramp to make getting on the water easier than ever! Just in time to accommodate boaters who will be busy getting out on the water. The upgraded facility features a refreshed, widened 30-metre, dual-lane boat ramp with a herringbone-textured surface for improved traction and smoother boat launches. Two new jetties have also been installed, including a 60-metre northern jetty and a 52-metre southern jetty, providing tie-up space for 14 boats.
A new concrete manoeuvring area at the top of the ramp makes launching and retrieving your vessel simpler and more convenient. The upgraded pedestrian area includes tactile indicators for visually impaired people, making the car park safer for boaters and pedestrians alike. A new fish-cleaning table and solar lighting also make spending time at the facility more enjoyable.
Opened to the public at 1 pm on Monday, 5 October, the improved ramp is ready for your next Port Phillip adventure. This project was made possible through your boating licence and registration fees via the Victorian Government’s Better Boating Fund.
The Schnapper Point Boat Ramp is a well-used facility in Mornington Peninsula, providing access to Port Phillip Bay. The ramp is located beside Mother's Beach and the Mornington Yacht Club, and a few metres away from Mornington Pier.
This two-lane ramp is made of concrete, making it suitable for a variety of recreational vessels. The ramp features a fixed jetty, which is ideal for enjoying views and land-based fishing, as well as bollards for securing boats during retrieval.
Boaters can enjoy launching into one of Victoria’s most popular boating and fishing locations, with ample opportunities for catching snapper, whiting, and flathead.
Parking spaces, including for cars and boat trailers, are ample though it can become congested during peak fishing seasons.
The ramp has nearby amenities such as two toilets (one in Mother's Beach and one in Mornington Pier), showers, a kids' playground, picnic areas and BBQ station in the Mother's Beach, a restaurant, and a café for visitors looking to relax before or after their trip.
The surrounding facilities, such as the fishing charter docked near the ramp and a nearby restaurant, offer convenience for both locals and visitors.
The Mornington Schnapper Point Boat Ramp is located just a few metres from Schnapper Point and the Mathew Flinders Memorial. It serves as an accessible and scenic launching point, offering breathtaking views of the bay and the Mornington Peninsula coastline.
| Feature |
Description |
| Number of ramp lanes |
2 |
| Fish cleaning facilities |
None |
| Carpark spaces |
Ample spots available including car and trailer |
| Amenities |
Toilets, showers, BBQ stations, picnic areas, lighting, rubbish bins |
| Ramp Rating |
 - Excellent |