Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.
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One of Australia's most prestigious art awards and exhibitions, National Works on Paper 2026 opens to the public at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery (MPRG).
The winner of the $20,000 acquisitive National Works on Paper Prize will be announced at a special opening event on Friday 4 September, with the winning work acquired for the MPRG's permanent Collection.
Celebrating more than 50 years of artistic excellence and the creative possibilities of paper, National Works on Paper brings together 68 finalists selected from 935 submissions. The 2026 exhibition features established and emerging artists working across drawing, printmaking, collage, sculpture and contemporary paper-based practice.
Held biennially, National Works on Paper provides an important platform for Australian artists and offers audiences the opportunity to experience some of the country's most compelling and thought-provoking contemporary art in a single exhibition.
The exhibition will be accompanied by a program of artist talks, tours and special events. For more information, visit MPRG's website.
Indulge in a delightful fusion of sophistication and flavour with Bass & Flinders Distillery’s Gin High Tea — a unique twist on a timeless tradition. Set in the stunning surrounds of the Mornington Peninsula, this is an experience that takes afternoon tea to new heights.
Sip your way through a curated selection of Bass & Flinders’ signature grape-to-glass gin and tonics. From zesty citrus notes to rich, aromatic blends, this gin paddle is designed to complement the exquisite array of sweet and savoury treats served alongside. Think delicate pastries, decadent desserts, and artisan sandwiches—perfectly paired with the distillery’s handcrafted gin.
As you relax in the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the Distillery Door, you’ll not only enjoy the finest local flavours but also the stunning backdrop of rolling hills and green pastures. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself to an unforgettable day out, the Bass & Flinders Gin High Tea offers the perfect mix of indulgence, charm, and creativity.
Gather your friends, raise a glass, and toast to an afternoon of pure elegance. This is more than just high tea—it’s a celebration of craft, flavour, and the art of living well.
Bookings essential.
Join Bass and Flinders Distillery for their third annual OysterFest - a weekend celebrating oysters, gin and the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.
Enjoy oysters served natural or with gin-inspired sauces featuring Gin 10, Noble Stranger Brandy and Signature Gin. Discover Bass and Flinders' third release, showcasing distinctive coastal character, creamy texture and delicate minerality. Sip Oyster Shell Gin cocktails and explore a brand-new spring tapas menu, music, big games and great company. Every purchase of a bottle of Oyster Shell Gin receives half a dozen oysters free. Enjoy a rare glimpse inside the production distillery, beyond the usual visitor experience with tours at 11am and 3pm on both days.
Bring your friends, family and four-legged companions.
Listen to the cheeky devil on your shoulder and indulge… you deserve it. Searoad Ferries want to make you feel special and they think their High Tea can lead you down that road less travelled.
When it tastes this good, it must be sinful. The savoury plate on your journey to the top tier of happiness is filled with, fresh finger sandwiches, puffy pastries and tasty tarts. Just enough to get the fire going but leaving room for when they stoke the flames with the real sugary wickedness.
When you think you’re not sweet enough the audacious selection of moreish macarons, sweet slices and scrumptious scones will take all the right turns on your path to feeling pampered. Wash all the inhibitions away with a boujee bubbles and lean into being your true self.
This journey of spoiling ones self is better spent with like minded people, so share a high tea on the high seas with the mums, the daughters, the sisters, the besties or even the hubbies and be a little bit naughty with a whole lot of nice.
Step into the art of gin-making with Bass & Flinders Distillery's Gin Masterclass—a truly one-of-a-kind experience that’s as fun as it is fascinating. This is your chance to create your own bespoke gin, crafted to your unique taste, while exploring the secrets behind this beloved spirit.
Dive headfirst into the captivating world of gin as you learn about its rich and storied history, the meticulous craft of distillation, and the exotic botanicals that make each blend so distinctive. At Bass & Flinders, the pursuit of innovation never stops—they’re always on the hunt for new and exciting botanicals to ensure their classes remain fresh, inspiring, and bursting with creative possibilities.
Guided by expert distillers, you’ll uncover how botanicals shape the flavor, aroma, and character of gin. Then, let your imagination take the lead as you blend your own gin recipe from a wide selection of vapour-infused botanicals, from traditional juniper to unexpected, vibrant local ingredients.
The best part? You’ll walk away with a 500ml bottle of your handcrafted gin masterpiece to share (or not) with friends. It’s an experience that will leave you with a deeper appreciation for gin and a bottle that’s as unique as your own personal taste!
An uplifting evening of live music, mantra meditation, candlelight, movement and connection.
Experience the magic of Enchanting Kirtan in one unforgettable evening. Lose yourself in sound, song, light, and movement.
Step into a welcoming space where music becomes meditation. Enchanting Kirtan blends soulful live music, guided mantra singing, movement and dance and moments of stillness to create an experience that's heartfelt, uplifting and deeply peaceful. Beautiful sound wraps around you, rich and full, while floor-to-ceiling visuals, candlelight, soft rugs, and cushions create a warm, immersive atmosphere.
Everyone is welcome here. You don't need to know how to sing or how to meditate, just come as you are. The night flows smoothly from quiet, peaceful moments into joyful singing and uplifting free movement and dance. Join in with the singing, creating a shared wave of sound, sway or step with the music, or simply let the sound wash over you—you are welcome to embrace the experience however feels right for you.
This is a night of heart opening joy, connection, and community. A chance to unwind, feel wonderful, let go of worries and sing and dance freely. Are you ready to experience the magic of Enchanting Kirtan? Spaces are limited, book now to join them for one unforgettable evening.
They are running four immersive events in Victoria. Visit the booking link for more details.
They are calling all little ghouls, big kids, and chocolate lovers alike to The Chocolateries Mornington Peninsula. Halloween is creeping closer, and there's no better way to celebrate than with a haunted haul of handmade chocolate treats from The Chocolateries, plus spooktacular experience to surprise and delight the whole family.
Witches, wizards, and little monsters of all ages are invited to get hands on with The Chocolateries Mornington Peninsula Chocolate Pumpkin Decorating activity. Create your own orange coloured chocolate pumpkin to life with a range of tasty toppings and spooky decorations. Frightfully fun and deliciously naughty. No bookings required. Subject to availability.
The Chocolateries Mornington Peninsuka limited edition Cafe menu showcasing three limited edition Halloween ice creams. Sink your teeth into a scoop or two of Hocus Pocus Pumpkin Spice, Wicked Mint Cookie Cheesecake, and Boo-nana Toffee Crunch.
Unleash your inner gin master and dive deeper into the art of gin-making at the Graduate Gin Masterclass—exclusively for those who’ve mastered the basics in the original class. This elevated experience invites you to refine your expertise, building on your original recipe with new botanicals and colour infusions.
Guided by gin experts, you’ll explore an expanded library of botanicals, discovering rare and exotic ingredients to add unique character to your creation. From foraged coastal elements to native Australian aromatics, the possibilities are endless.
The class includes lessons on pairing gin with tonics, tastings of Bass & Flinders gins, and a selection of cheeses. You’ll craft your bespoke recipe and leave with a 500mL bottle of your handcrafted gin, along with the confidence to appreciate the complexities of this time-honoured craft.
Held at the Distillery Door in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula, this experience combines education, creativity, and the charm of our scenic surroundings. For those ready to graduate to the next level, this is your chance to create something extraordinary—a spirit as distinctive as your own personal taste.
Note: Participants must have completed the original Bass & Flinders Gin Masterclass to join this advanced session.
The Mt Martha South Beach Market location, perched on a hill overlooking Port Philip Bay, has quickly established itself as one of the most spectacular and popular markets on the calendar. This high-end Makers and Food Market has brought a real sense of community to the village and draws large crowds including plenty of day tourists.
The market will have over 60 stallholders. The market is staged quarterly each year. The 'Unrivalled' view at market does not disappoint with people describing it as favourite market of all time. Stallholders report record sales and rate it one of the most professionally organised markets they have attended. High end stalls include fashion, beauty, art, homewares, homemade goods, pet products, food trucks, drinks and more with around 30 percent of stallholders from Mt Martha.
Situated at Mount Martha on the Mornington Peninsula, the Briars is a beautiful property comprising of a wildlife sanctuary, heritage homestead, nursery, eco-living display centre, eco-camp, eateries and astronomy centre.
Visitors will discover a range of home-made, home-grown products, all while exploring the beautiful grounds, wildlife, walking trails, galleries and heritage homestead of the historic Briars.
Purchase the freshest food, the most unique gifts and the most innovative homewares from across the region and engage with the talented stallholders, all of whom love their craft.
The fun doesn't end when the market wraps up - why not make a day of it, and when you’ve finished exploring the market's wares, let your feet lead the way through the historic twists and turns of The Briars' walking trails.
Join in for these exciting new additions to the market program on the fourth Sunday of the month.
A gathering of good things in the heart of Red Hill.
The Hill and Ridge Community Market is a vibrant market set against the picturesque backdrop of Red Hill. The market is a true celebration of locally grown produce, delicious foods, handmade artisan products and captivating music and art.
Held at the Red Hill Recreation Reserve on the first Saturday of the month, September through to May, the Hill and Ridge Community Market is run by the community, for the community.
The Mark Gray Gallery Mornington features a stunning collection of abstract, aerial and landscape photography by Mark Gray, one of Australia's leading photographers.
Large, framed and acrylic frameless limited edition prints are exhibited from across Australia and World-Wide.
A wide range of one day and multi-day photography workshops are also available at the best locations Australia has to offer.
Souvenirs and gifts are also available.
Dindi Naturals luxurious skincare and body products harness the power of rare native botanicals, Australian plant oils and pure essential oils to soothe, nourish and revitalise the skin.
Dindi Naturals products are produced by hand in small batches at their solar-powered eco-factory in Murrindindi Shire, Victoria and are palm oil-free, cruelty-free and gentle on both the earth and skin.
Escape to Pond Bathhouse, a premium bathhouse and wellness space nestled in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula. Designed to nurture both body and mind, Pond offers a two-hour bathing ritual where guests can move seamlessly between mineral pools, traditional and infrared saunas, steam rooms, ice baths, and relaxation lounges.
Enhance your experience with one of Pond's signature massage treatments or wellness packages, thoughtfully curated to restore balance and encourage deep relaxation. Whether you're seeking a solo reset, a day out with friends, or a romantic wellness escape, Pond provides a tranquil retreat just an hour from Melbourne.
Royal Beach in Mornington is a west-facing, small, pebble and sand, pocket beach, just 190 metres long, south of Schnapper Point. Nestled between two 10 to 20 metres high, red sandstone bluffs, it is also backed by grassy bluffs and the Esplanade. On a clear day it offers views of Melbourne’s city skyline to the north.
The beach is named after the Royal Hotel that lies opposite, and the beach is accessed via steps and a sloped walkway down the hillside. The narrow beach looks attractive at high tide, but low tide exposes a continuous rock and reef flat, with deep water only out beyond the rocks.
This is a dedicated dog friendly off leash beach all year long, tucked away to the side from the other local Mornington beaches. While it isn't overly big, it does have different things for dogs to explore; rock pools, a little bit of grassland/scrub, cliff-sides and the one access point with cliffs at the back of the beach means the dogs are relatively safe from the busy road above.
There isn't a lot of parking availability at the top of the cliff along the Esplanade. However it is only about 150 metres south of the pretty Mornington Park (where more parking is available), or a short walk will find you at the main shopping centre of Mornington.
Shire Hall Beach in Mornington faces north out to Port Phillip and is at the eastern end of Mothers Beach. This beach is terrific for children as it is a sheltered, shallow beach with soft white sand in the swimming area. Towards the back of the beach, there are many beach boxes including the much-photographed one covered in the Australian Flag.
On the beach reserve, there are two picnic tables and public toilets. Further amenities are available at Mothers Beach
It is located along the coast of Mornington and accessed via a small car park off Esplanade opposite Grange Road.
Shire Hall Beach looks towards the Mornington Marina which boasts a large car park and a boat ramp. The Marina precinct has boats for hire and there is food available here if you are looking for somewhere nearby to eat.
Just south of the beach is the shopping strip of Mornington Main Street and Mornington Park which has a large playground and football oval.
Mothers Beach is located on the coast of Mornington township and faces north out to Port Phillip. This beach is terrific for children as it is a sheltered, shallow beach with soft white sand in the swimming area.
It can be accessed via a long pathway from Schnapper Point Drive, or via Shire Hall Beach which is at the eastern end.
Towards the back of the beach there are many beach boxes and there are kayaks, canoes and stand up paddle boards available for hire. On the beach reserve there are picnic tables, toilets with water taps and outdoor showers.
Just south of the beach is Mornington Main Street and Mornington Park which has a large playground and football oval. The adjacent Mornington Marina boasts a large car park and a boat ramp. The Marina precinct has boats for hire and there is food available here if you are looking for somewhere nearby to eat.
Beach matting for accessibility is available daily between November and May at Mothers Beach. Please note the matting will not always meet the waters edge, during low tides.
Mornington Park and its playground are located on Schnapper Drive on the Mornington Foreshore. Overlooking the picturesque vista of Mothers Beach and Mornington Pier, it is a beautiful location to spend some quality playtime.
Found at the end of Mornington, Main Street, a thriving hub for cafes, shops, restaurants, ice cream and great coffee, you can be sure to enjoy all the local culinary delights on offer before or after a park visit. Pack a picnic to share in the wide-open spaces of lawn or take advantage of the picnic tables scattered across the park.
Kids can let their imaginations run wild, walk the plank, steer the ship or play pirate on the central wooden ‘pirate ship’. The sea-themed playground includes a slide, flying fox and swings, as well as some epic climbing trees to explore. With shaded areas, drinking water and toilets close by, it has all the ingredients for a great day of play.
Mills Beach is a picturesque stretch of golden beach that has wonderful native vegetation and is populated by some of the famous Mornington Peninsula Beach Boxes. Shallow water makes it ideal for swimming and paddle boarding. Located one kilometre north of Mornington Pier, just off the Esplanade, there is a grassy picnic area, a stone sea wall and a bridge over Tanti Creek and a small carpark.
Mornington Pier is a popular destination for a range of recreational activities including sightseeing, fishing and scuba diving. It is also home to fishing charters and provides a safe berth for the yachts in the Marina.
A stroll on the pier soaking up the bay views and watching the fishermen try their luck is a very relaxing way to spend your time. You can also take in all the views there is to offer at the seafood restaurant and café on the pier. Boat hire, shops and eateries are just a short walk from the pier.
Parking and facilities are available in the vicinity of Schnapper Point Park.
Located on the Mornington Peninsula is the Rose Garden of International Significance - Mornington Botanical Rose Gardens. It is situated within the Civic Reserve on Dunns Road Mornington, at the gateway to the Main Street shopping precinct.
The Rose Garden is nestled between the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery and the community based Oak Hill Gallery. It has over 4,000 roses planted in over 100 beds and is surrounded by a border of native Australian trees and shrubs, not to mention the huge expanse of open space and lawn areas. The garden was built and is maintained by volunteers, generous sponsor donations and with the support of Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.
Why not hold your next celebration at the beautiful Mornington Botanical Rose Gardens? Visit, take a stroll, soak up the tranquil atmosphere of the gardens and enjoy the day.
Donations and sponsorships are welcome and will help to contribute to the maintenance of the gardens.
Between Craigie Beach and Linley Point is a three kilometre section of rocky coast dominated by 20 to 30 metre high sandstone bluffs topped by a continuous foreshore reserve. A busy main road runs along the top of the bluffs behind the beaches and there is limited off street parking.
Fosters Beach in Mornington is a fairly narrow, steep, rocky, west facing beach in the shape of an arc. It is only 80 metres long and the cliffs are steep and unstable so keep to the tracks. There is deep water close inshore at high tide and rips are present when waves are breaking. The main beach area is all rocks and not conducive to bathing.
Fosters Beach is a dog-friendly beach and is designated as leash free for the whole year. However, always refer to signs at beach entry points as changes to dog restrictions may be made at any time by local authorities.
Access is via via the Fossil Beach walking track from a small car park opposite #633 Esplanade and restricted to a steep slope down the bluffs. After a hundred metres the track branches off to the north to access Fosters Beach (also known as the Fossil Beach Leash Free area). Note: you can also choose to continue further along the track to the equally isolated Fossil Beach.
In 1854, geologist A.R.C. Selwyn reported a multitude of fossils in the limestone cliffs in a stretch of rocky bay beach between Mornington and Mount Martha. They showed evidence of Australian sea life from 10 to 15 million years ago and led to the beach being named Fossil Beach. Fossil Beach is not a sandy swimming beach but a narrow rocky beach where fossils were found.
Along the tree-lined walk down to the beach, look out for native birds such as the yellow wattle bird and yellow robins. The small section of this bay can be explored via multiple walking tracks and a long sea wall built to aid entrance onto the rocks. The beach is also a popular leash free area for dogs.
