Mornington Peninsula at a glance
The Mornington Peninsula combines coastal villages, beaches, hinterland, food and wine, gardens, galleries and national parks within easy reach of Melbourne.
Country and respectful travel
Visit Victoria describes the peninsula as the lands of the Bunurong People. Follow local information and avoid treating a visitor guide as a substitute for community-led cultural knowledge.
Coast and outdoors
Choose between sheltered bay beaches and exposed Bass Strait surf coast, walks and protected bushland. Check park conditions and select activities appropriate to conditions and experience.
Safety and planning
Ocean beaches can have strong currents, rips, large swells and unstable cliffs. Swim only where appropriate and patrolled, stay on marked tracks, and recheck changed conditions, weather and closures before travel.
Sources
Mornington Peninsula (opens in a new tab) — Visit Victoria
Mornington Peninsula destinations (opens in a new tab) — Visit Victoria
See and do (opens in a new tab) — Visit Victoria
Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre (opens in a new tab) — Visit Victoria
Mornington Peninsula National Park (opens in a new tab) — Parks Victoria
Number Sixteen (opens in a new tab) — Parks Victoria
Beaches and coastlines (opens in a new tab) — Visit Victoria
Sources last validated: 1 September 2026.