Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.
Explore the region
Explore Mornington Peninsula's bayside, ocean coast and hinterland towns. Melbourne is separate; allow time between venues and check ferry or coastal access.
Listings across Dromana, Flinders, Hastings, Main Ridge, Mornington, Mount Eliza, Mount Martha, Red Hill, Rosebud, Rye, Safety Beach, Shoreham, Sorrento.
Attractions and places to visit
51 places in this selection. Opening hours, access and admission vary; check the place details.
The Mornington Peninsula’s Red Hill Truffles offer gourmet adventures throughout the year with truffle hunts and tastings of the famed Périgord black winter truffle along with spring, summer and autumn varieties.
The aromas and flavours of each match perfectly with seasonal produce.
Truffle hunts include an engaging overview of the fabled fungi, a guided walk through the truffière of oak and hazelnut trees with talented truffle-hunting dogs, and the opportunity to unearth the gnarly, aromatic truffles. Preparing and shaving some of the freshly harvested truffle on a wood-fired pizza completes an experience to treasure.
The Hut Yoga and Wellness is a luxury wellness sanctuary located on a working farm and vineyard in Red Hill on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. Blending yoga, breathwork, meditation, sound healing and immersive retreat experiences, The Hut offers a modern space for restoration, connection and conscious living.
Inspired by the rhythm of the land, The Hut provides thoughtfully curated experiences that encourage guests to slow down, reconnect and embrace the present moment. Every detail—from the architecturally designed studio and infrared warmth to aromatherapy, premium Manduka equipment and post-class tea rituals—has been intentionally created to support wellbeing and relaxation.
Founded on the philosophy of accepting imperfection, impermanence and simplicity, The Hut has become a destination for locals and visitors seeking a meaningful balance of movement, mindfulness and community in a beautiful natural setting.
Hastings Pier provides many opportunities for both anglers and the visitors who just enjoy a casual walk, soaking up the surroundings of the busy area. A Visitor Centre is located in the old fish shed on the pier, providing visitors with inspiration for their day out. There is a waterfront cafe nearby.
Pelicans can normally be seen in this area and are fed daily by local fishermen. Angling is most productive at high tide, those who are keen could expect to catch a variety of fish including: King George whiting, Australian salmon, silver trevally and flathead.
Hastings is located on a crescent-shaped bay opening onto Western Port. It is probably the safest small boat harbour on Western Port, as it is easily accessible, and protected from prevailing winds.
The mudflats support significant mangrove forests, these being the most southerly species of mangrove in the world. Jacks Beach Walk takes hikers through and over the mangroves via a series of boardwalks. The mangrove forests are natural fish hatcheries, important for the maintenance of good fish populations in the bay. A significant area of Western Port north of Hastings has been declared a Marine National Park.
Rosebud Pier which is located opposite Jetty Road and extends about 300 metres into the water. The shipping channel comes in quite close to the end of the pier before heading out into the bay making every stroll along the pier interesting. Whether you are an experienced fisherman or just trying your luck, fishing is very popular from the pier.
There is a wonderful new all abilities playground suitable for toddlers to young teens, with a variety of play equipment to keep the children entertained from enclosed baby swings, junior slides and tunnels to net swings, rope climbing walls and a flying fox. This is a perfect spot for a family barbecue or picnic overlooking the safe swimming beach and pier.
Public berthing is available on Rosebud Pier for a maximum of 48 hours (vessels should be attended at all times). Other restrictions are detailed on Parks Victoria signage.
Rosebud Foreshore Playground is definitely worth putting on your Mornington Peninsula playground bucket list. Part of the Destination Rosebud project, this beautifully designed space near the beach, lets children of all ages find their perfect play option.
Whether whooshing down the mountain slides, feeling the wind in their hair on the flying fox or watching the world blur on spinning discs, kids will love it. With rope climbs, swings and multi-level terrain to explore, Rosebud Foreshore Playground has lots of choice to keep all entertained. Accessible by bike (the Bay Trail is close by), or car, the park is closely located to some delicious local food options, including ice cream.
Watch the ships go by from the well-placed picnic and barbeque area overlooking the Bay as you enjoy a shared feast with loved ones. Car parking is limited beside the pier, but there is an abundance of parking on the median strip of Point Nepean Rd, approximately 150 metres walk from the park.
This popular swimming beach stretches nine kilometres and is protected by offshore sandbars. It is a very safe beach for children with lots of sandbars at low tide. Weekend patrols on weekends and public holidays during summer are run by the Rosebud and McCrae Life Saving Clubs. The foreshore reserve has shaded picnic areas, barbecues and the new beachside playground near the pier is without doubt, the best on the peninsula. Another small playground and barbeque can be found at Tom Salt Park.
Hungry or thirsty after a nice day on the beach? Not a problem as several coffee shops, cafes and take away outlets are right across the road.
The foreshore Bay trail for walkers and cyclists continues past Rosebud.
Facilities: Skateboard park, barbeque and toilets at Rotary park (opposite Boneo Road), pier.
Accessible beach matting is available next to the jetty daily between November and May. Please note matting will not always meet the waters edge, during low tides.
Leash-free dog beach is located 100 metres west and 200 metres east of car park opposite Murray Anderson Drive during daylight savings only 7:00 PM to 9:00 AM. Always refer to signs at beach entry points as changes to dog restrictions may be made at any time by local authorities.
The largest Lavender farm on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, Red Hill Lavender Farm offers the opportunity, via an interactive tour, to demonstrate the end-to-end process of Lavender farming and oil production through to the delivery of a high-quality branded product.
Through demonstrations and explanations, visitors are shown the process of running a commercial lavender farm, the distillation and the extraction of lavender oil, and the stripping of dried lavender to harvest the florets for use in applicable products.
A full range of products is available to sample and purchase. Visitors are able to sample lavender related foods such as lavender scones, lavender ice creams and lavender teas. This will occur in the Red Hill Lavender Farm Cafe.
The Lavender Fields will be open from 17 September.
Easily accessible from the Peninsula Link Freeway, Bay Views Golf Course offers an unforgettable public golfing experience. Its elevated position provides stunning panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay, making it a standout destination for those looking for a scenic and rewarding day out.
The course caters to golfers of all skill levels, with a layout that balances fun and challenge. With great value green fees available seven days a week and great afternoon and midweek deals also on offer, Bay Views is lauded best value public course on the Mornington Peninsula.
After your round, the elevated alfresco area provides an inviting spot to relax and take in the coastal vistas and views of the stunning course.
With a full fleet of motorised carts, welcoming staff, and superb course conditions year-round, Bay Views ensures a seamless and enjoyable experience for all. Whether you're planning a casual day out with friends or a larger group event, this course ticks all the boxes.
Open seven days a week and just a short drive from Melbourne, Bay Views Golf Course is a must-visit for golfers seeking spectacular views, outstanding value, and a top-quality golf experience.
Olieve and Olie is a family-run skincare and home fragrance business based on the Mornington Peninsula, where visitors can experience their craft first-hand at their Rosebud factory shop.
For over 24 years, they have been handcrafting natural skincare using Australian-grown olive oil and raw, unprocessed ingredients, creating products that work in harmony with the skin.
Their factory shop offers a warm and welcoming space to explore their full range, including natural soaps, skincare, candles and thoughtfully curated gifts. Visitors can browse at their own pace, learn about their olive oil origins, and discover the benefits of traditional soap making and natural skincare.
A highlight of the Olieve and Olie experience is their hands-on soap making workshops. Held onsite in their working factory, these small-group classes guide participants through the traditional cold-process method. Guests learn about ingredient selection, safety, scent blending and the art of creating beautiful, skin-loving soap. Each participant creates and takes home their own handcrafted soap, along with the knowledge and confidence to continue the craft.
Perfect for visitors, small groups and creative experiences, their workshops offer a memorable, sensory experience that connects people with traditional skills and natural ingredients.
They invite you to visit, create and discover the art of natural skincare.
The largest remnant of National Park bushland on the Mornington Peninsula, Greens Bush is situated between Arthurs Seat and Cape Schanck. It is surrounded by farmland and contains a variety of flora and fauna, making it a prime nature walking destination. Although most of the mammals in the park are nocturnal, at dawn and dusk you may see Eastern Grey Kangaroos or koalas.
There are mutliple arrow marked public walking tracks for visitors to explore the diversity of plants and animals that call Greens Bush home.
Shoreham Beach is in two parts and offers a wide stretch of sand and views across to Phillip Island. The 700 metre long Shoreham Beach faces almost due east and Stony Creek flows into Western Port at the northern end of it. A foreshore reserve runs along behind the beach with a picnic area. It's a fantastic beach for swimming, exploring rocky bays towards Flinders and playing in the creek. At the southern point of Shoreham beach, known as the Pines to surfers, surfing is popular off the reasonably exposed point break that has reasonably consistent surf. There is no surf lifesaving offered and so care must be taken.
A tranquil walk below rocky cliffs brings you to another sandy bay located below the sheltered camping ground. This section is known as Shoreham camping Beach. It is 1.5 kilometre long and curves around to face south-east.
Both beaches are very protected and usually have no waves. Extensive sand and reef flats front both beaches and, as a result, the beaches have deep water only at mid to high tide. The tidal flats, and often seaweed, are exposed at low tide.
This much-loved foreshore based playground was built by the Rye community for the Rye Community and its visitors. Together, more than 700 volunteers worked to create the destination playground opposite the Rye town centre and their story of generous community spirit is told through panels adorning the park.
Designed with all things nautical, children can let their imaginations run wild under the sea - meeting mermaids, friendly fish and cheeky crabs, or even a daring pirate or two as they explore. Little hands can climb lighthouses or steer boats to find new adventures or even a treasure chest. A beautiful feature is a tile mosaic of children’s illustrations.
The fully enclosed park, with a single entrance, makes for a safe play combined with beautiful views of the bay. A soft blue rubber path provides access for prams and wheelchairs without having to navigate tam bark ground coverings.
