Just an hour from Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula allows tourists to explore galleries, relax in spas and cafes in breezy seaside villages, or escape to the hinterland for gourmet delights at boutique wineries.

Enter the Mornington Peninsula at Frankston and explore the city’s shopping precinct, beachfront activities and historic homes and gardens. Get arty in Mornington, a cosmopolitan seaside village with sidewalk cafes, colourful bathing boxes and a renowned regional gallery.

Hastings is a historic fishing village where visitors can join a fishing trip or cruise around Westernport Bay. The compact region of Red Hill will surprise tourists, featuring luxurious vineyards, restaurants, artisan producers and orchards.

Rediscover sun-kissed days at the coastal resorts of Rosebud and Rye. With Sorrento close by, admire the imposing limestone buildings, browse the galleries and boutiques or swim alongside dolphins.

Glimpse the lifestyles of the rich and famous at Portsea’s millionaire mansions, meet and greet locals at the historic pub or for more adventure, learn to scuba dive and snorkel off the coast.

Discover the peninsula’s rugged side within the Flinders area where visitors can choose between the safe bay beaches or explore flinders on foot and follow the trail from Cape Schanck to Bushrangers Bay through fern gullies and eucalypt woodland.

Restore balance to your life with pampering day spas, stunning coastal villages or inland explorations and visit Mornington Peninsula.

See the trip planner to plan your trip in this region.
Pictured Top; Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm

Pictured below; Bathing Boxes – Mt Martha, Mt Martha, Credit: David Mitchener