Located 52 kilometres south of Melbourne, Mornington is a cosmopolitan seaside village with sidewalk cafes, boutiques, excellent galleries and fine buildings. The town is set on a picturesque boat harbour overlooking Port Phillip Bay and has a stunning coastline of red bluffs with scenic cliff top walking trails on one side and a beautiful beach lined with colourful bathing boxes on the other.
Activities and attractions
Take a stroll up Main Street and explore the many speciality shops
Dine alfresco at one of the many sidewalk cafes
View the artwork of Sir William Dobell, Sir Russell Drysdale and Fred Williams at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery
Wander down to the picturesque harbour with yachts bobbing at anchor and colourful beach boxes lining the beach
Hire a boat or fishing charter and set sail on the bay
Wander the coastline of red bluffs with several lookout points between Mount Martha and Mount Eliza
Visit nearby vineyards such as Morning Star Estate and Moorooduc Estate
Explore The Briars Historic Park, an 1840s homestead that houses a world renowned collection of Napoleonic memorabilia
Visit Nedlands Lavender Farm in nearby Tuerong and wander round the lavender display garden or pick up some lavender product from hand-made soaps to ice-cream
Take a self-guided tour of the Peninsula’s Coastal Art Trail, taking in vantage points that have inspired artists since the 1850s. Pick up a booklet at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery
On any Wednesday, browse the Mornington Main Street Market for quality arts and crafts. |
