Mornington
Quick facts
- Population approximately 17,000
- 52 kilometres south of Melbourne
- Galleries, shops and historic buildings.
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
- 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.
Major events
- Mornington Cup Racing Carnival – February
- Mornington Peninsula Winter Wine Weekend – June
- Mornington Food and Wine Festival – October
- Mornington Racecourse Market – second Sunday of every month.
How to get there
Mornington is approximately 1 hour from Melbourne on the Nepean Highway.
