Mornington

Melbourne

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Mornington which includes sailing, boating and a marina
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Mornington featuring general coastal views and a bay or harbor
Explore the beaches and bluffs, take a seat at a waterfront restaurant and enjoy delicious regional produce and wines in the Mornington Peninsula’s biggest town.

Despite being the largest of the Mornington Peninsula’s coastal towns, Mornington has retained its seaside charm and village feel. Try regional wines in the bars and restaurants that line the town’s Main Street, explore stunning red bluffs with Port Phillip Bay views or take yourself on a journey through Australian art heritage at the regional art gallery.

Begin your visit to Mornington with a trip down Main Street. Learn about the history of the area formerly known as Schnapper Point and check out heritage architecture. Enjoy a coffee while sitting on a café’s wide veranda and catch glimpses of the ocean. Boutique clothing stores, gift shops and homewares retailers also line Main Street. The street runs directly to the esplanade and foreshore area, so stop by delicatessens and bakeries as you walk and fill a picnic basket full of treats to enjoy once you reach the beach. On Wednesdays, a market day occurs on Main Street, and stallholders can be found selling handcrafted items and local produce.

Mornington’s foreshore features a scenic esplanade, grassy picnic areas with children’s play equipment, a yacht club and restaurants. Stroll out to the breakwater and the long jetty, which offers fantastic views across the bay to Melbourne’s city centre. If it’s warm, go for a dip in the ocean or hire a boat or kayak from the foreshore and explore the bay. Wander along the beach to see brightly cultured bathing boxes and the red-hued bluffs of the bay.

Visit the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery to discover the gallery’s extensive collection of Australian art. Get a feel for Mornington’s opulent 19th-century estates at Beleura House and Garden or Morning Star Estate. Sample some of the Mornington Peninsula’s excellent wines and delectable fresh seafood at Mornington’s atmospheric bars and restaurants.

Mornington is accessible from Melbourne via three major roadways and you can reach the town in just over an hour’s drive from the CBD. Alternatively, catch a train to Frankston and connect with a bus to Mornington. This journey could take up to 2 hours, however. Visit Mornington during the Queen’s Birthday weekend and enjoy the smooth sounds of the Mornington Winter Jazz Festival.


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Mornington Hotel
Mornington Hotel
4 out of 5
917 Nepean Highway, Mornington, VIC
The price is ¥13,315 per night from May 7 to May 8
¥13,315
¥14,646 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (816 reviews)
"Spacious rooms, very clean, modern bathrooms, comfortable beds"

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025

Mornington Hotel
Brooklands of Mornington
Brooklands of Mornington
3.5 out of 5
99 Tanti Avenue, Mornington, VIC
The price is ¥15,238 per night from May 6 to May 7
¥15,238
¥16,793 total
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (653 reviews)
"The beds were very comfortable and it was lovely and quiet."

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2025

Brooklands of Mornington
North Pier Hotel
North Pier Hotel
3 out of 5
5 The Esplanade, Cowes, VIC
The price is ¥8,105 per night from May 1 to May 2
¥8,105
¥8,924 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Cowes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Check in was quick and easy with pre-arival checked in. Room was budget, not clean, but doable. Good luck with parking especially with Saturday Market."

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

North Pier Hotel
RACV Cape Schanck Resort
RACV Cape Schanck Resort
5 out of 5
Trent Jones Drive, Cape Schanck, VIC
The price is ¥18,463 per night from May 18 to May 19
¥18,463
¥20,406 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (906 reviews)
"Outstanding service, great facilities including for a young family, beautiful location"

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2025

RACV Cape Schanck Resort
Atura Dandenong
Atura Dandenong
4.5 out of 5
5-17 Doveton Avenue, (Cnr Doveton Ave & Princes Highway), Eumemmerring, VIC
The price is ¥13,169 per night from May 4 to May 5
¥13,169
¥14,485 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this 4.5-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Dandenong Plaza and Drum ...
"Close to bus stop. Liked it had a mini bar."

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2025

Atura Dandenong
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island
4 out of 5
2128 Phillip Island Road, Cowes, VIC
The price is ¥17,518 per night from May 5 to May 6
¥17,518
¥20,832 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly resort in Cowes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Pretty nice place to go to Philip island over the weekend with kids Very close to Cowes. Awesome"

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2025

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island
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