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Cape Schanck
Things to do * Visit the lighthouse museum * Take a guided tour of the historic lighthouse * See some of the best coastal scenery near Melbourne when you... read more
Dromana
Dromana is a beachy holiday town close to Port Phillip Bay. The town grows each holiday season with the regular families who own holiday homes in the area... read more
Frankston
Frankston is a little city just outside of Melbourne. The city is situated on the eastern shore of Port Phillip Bay and is a coastal location with 7km... read more
Main Ridge
When exploring Mornington Peninsula, Main Ridge is the place to be. This destination is at arms length from every coast of the region. Which ever way you... read more
Portsea
Portsea is a coastal town located at the western tip on Mornington Peninsula. The town is located about six metres above sea level so many residents have... read more
Pt Nepean National Park
Closed to the public for over 100 years, Point Nepean National Park is now a popular tourist destination. Besides spectacular ocean scenery, the park is... read more
Red Hill
Red Hill is one of the Peninsula's prime wine growing locations. Tour the wineries yourself to taste some of the finest drops that the Mornington Peninsular... read more
Sorrento
The seaside village of Sorrento is one of the most popular and pretty holiday escapes on the Mornington Peninsula. Sorrento’s position at the southern... read more

Mornington Peninsula Information

The Mornington Peninsula, on the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay, feels like an island with a vast ocean to the south and bays and sheltered beaches on either side. Fertile hills roll down to pretty beaches or harbours and serene bay views abound.

Some of Australia's best sandy beaches can be found here and every kind of water activity is available, from sailing and surfing to fishing and dolphin swims. There are also majestic coastal walks past dunes, beaches, cliffs and lighthouses. On the bay side of the peninsula, visit stylish Sorrento with its fine 19th century buildings and excellent eateries, boutiques and galleries. Stop off at Mornington and enjoy its cosmopolitan sidewalk cafes and picturesque harbour. On the other side of the peninsula visit the charming fishing hamlet of Flinders and take a trip to nearby Cape Schanck where you can enjoy superb views of Bass Strait.

Alternatively head inland and explore the abundance of vineyards and orchards tucked away among the rolling hills of Red Hill and Main Ridge. Wineries and restaurants overlook the blue waters of Port Phillip Bay to the west and Western Port Bay to the east and the peninsula's orchards sell fresh produce direct from the farmgate.

For anybody who has ever teed up, the Mornington Peninsula is golfing heaven. Take on the daunting Moonah Links, specifically designed for the prestigious Australian Open, or head to The Dunes, a Scottish-style links layout rated as one of the top 15 courses in Australia.

The region is also noted for its historic homes and gardens and has been a retreat for artists for more than a century. Visit some of the excellent galleries and craft markets at towns such as Red Hill and Mornington.