Beaches & Coastlines

The waters of Western Port are full of surprises. It has extensive shallow areas but with deep channels running through. There are a number of islands - the largest being French Island that is only accessible by ferry. The southern end of the bay offers sandy surf beaches that look towards Phillip Island. Try Point Leo, one of the Mornington Peninsula's famous surf beaches providing excellent waves for beginners and experienced surfers. It is also a prime spot for leisure and fishing.

Peninsula Hot Springs

Restore balance to your life with Mornington Peninsula's pure sea air, serene gardens, luxurious day spas and Victoria's only naturally heated geothermal springs. With both private and public spaces, each area has been meticulously planned to reflect popular treatments around the world, including a Turkish steam bath, reflexology walk, cave pool, and a hilltop pool with panoramic views.

Food & Wine

The Mornington Peninsula vineyards are famous – but there are new and exciting tastes to enjoy at craft breweries, cider makers and distilleries. Fill your picnic basket at a farmgate or share a regional platter at a winery restaurant. Enjoy high tea, book a cooking class or savour a fine dining experience in a Chef Hatted restaurant. Stop into lively local markets, and load up the boot with local organic produce from roadside stalls – it’s all here. Discover the culinary secrets of the region from those in the know on a food and wine tour. Join local foodies in their element and enjoy a tasting trip around renowned local wineries, restaurants and farms.

Mornington Peninsula National Park

An enticing slice of coastal wilderness on the far western rim of the peninsula, Mornington Peninsula National Park encompasses almost all the wild, windswept ocean beaches. You can explore much of the park's coastal areas on clifftop hiking trails. The park is popular for swimming, walking, picnics and nature study, as well as surfing at ocean beaches like Portsea, Sorrento and Gunnamatta.

Walking Tracks

With nearly 100 walking tracks, trails and short walks mean you’re totally spoilt for choice. Lots of easy coastal walks include beaches, piers, arts trails, historic sites and villages for a lazy coffee. Go inland for shady bush walks, bird-filled wetlands, pretty creeks and ocean views from hilltops. Or step up to the iconic 100km Mornington Peninsula Walk which combines four shorter coastal and hinterland walks.

Private Mornington Peninsula Tour

A deliciously easy way of travelling, exploring and experiencing the food, wine farm gates of the Mornington Peninsula. This tour incorporates visits to the best local and seasonal producers. Follow the wine, food farm gate trail map and stop to gather your produce to take home. Try your hand at creating dishes with recipe cards supplied by top chefs. You will visit Max's at his award-winning restaurant for lunch and a glass of Red Hill Estate wine.

Art Galleries

Track the works of renowned painters, sculptors, photographers and craftspeople at the peninsula's major galleries. Follow in their footsteps on a stroll along the Sorrento Portsea Artists Trail and other regional walks to discover the scenery that inspired their famed artworks. Delve deeper and browse collections in private galleries and be welcomed into the intimate world of artisan studios. See contemporary exhibits and browse seminal works at the Mornington Regional Art Gallery – host of the Archibald Exhibition in 2013 and 2014.

Cranbourne Gardens

Discover the astonishing beauty and diversity of more than 170,000 individual native plants at the Cranbourne Gardens. You will find them displayed in settings that capture the essence of Australia's diverse landscape from the Red Centre to the coastal fringes. The Australian Garden comprises 11 precincts and facilities including a visitor kiosk at the northern end of the garden, boardwalks and viewing platforms on Howson and Gibson Hills, and an amphitheatre for education programs and performances. Tours, activities and programs in the Australian Garden provide a range of informative and exciting experiences for visitors of all ages.

Westernport Marina

Westernport Marina is perfectly located for those who love their fishing, cruising and sailing but do not want to negotiate the Heads to get out of Port Phillip Bay and into open water. The fishing in this area is unbelievably plentiful with snapper, whiting and gummy shark the main catch but also salmon, elephant fish, flathead, mulloway and calamari among the varieties often caught.

Visit the Waterfront Café for breakfast or lunch or dine at the Marina Restaurant & Bistro.