Mornington Local Knowledge
- Activities (2)
- Must do/see (4)
- Entertainment (3)
- What to do (4)
- What to see (2)
- Local history (2)
Activities
Take an exhilarating walk from Sorrento to the stunning cliff top'Millionaires Walk' with experienced professional walkers. Pass fascinating historical sites and discovering a diverse range of landscapes and wildlife.
Take an exhilarating walk through the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Enjoy views of Bass Straight, Port Phillip Bay and discover a diverse range of landscapes. Delight in identifying birds and wildlife with professional walkers.
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Local Wineries Cellar DoorsThe Mornington Peninsula is a unique maritime wine region, providing quality cool climate wines, the temperate climate & gentle autumn lends itself to the production of late ripening, resulting in generosity of fruit with intense flavours, gentle tannins & high natural acidity. The township of Mornington provides easy access to over 60 cellar doors allowing you to explore this picturesque region. |
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Main Street Mornington MarketsHeld every Wednesday of the year. Morningtons Main Street comes alive with over 120 Stalls. The markets offer unique quality, home grown and hand made products |
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Marvellous MorningtonMornington has so much to offer from beaches, swimming, fishing, sailing, antiques, shopping, eating, horse racing, wineries, craft markets, bush walking, sight seeing, art galleris, and lots of events. Mornington has it all |
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Sweetwater Creek Reserve, FrankstonA beautiful walk along the shady paths of Sweetwater Creek is a cool alternative on those hot sunny days. Well maintained paths, walkways and bridges take you alongside mini waterfalls and stepping stones over the water. See if you can discover the Whale rock and take in the beauty of the natural flora and fauna. The walk is over 14 hectares of reserve. Paths and exits from the reserve are well marked for shorter walks. |
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Madam ButterflyMPTC present Madam Butterfly at the Briars Historical Park Nepean Highway Mt Martha November 28th 8pm, November 29th 2pm November 30th 2pm |
0409771526 |
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Mornington Food Wine & Arts FestivalHeld annually on the 3rd Sunday in October, the festival has a different theme each year. Come celetrate the joys of Food, Wine and Performing Arts. Sample wines from the Mornington Peninsula regions, delight in the sight, smell, and taste of local gourmet foods, while being entertained by roving street performers. Its a day of fun and celebration for all the family. The theme for 2006 Festival 'World On Main' to be held on Sunday 15th October. Admission Free |
0412 543 338 |
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Wine & Food FestivalEnjoy Main Street Mornington's Wine and Food Festival this Sunday, October 19th 2008 from 11am and stay at BallyVista B&B |
0409771526 |
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Frankston Bayside9km north of Mornington is the bustling city of Frankston. Frankston boasts a great, child friendly beach and waterfront. Close by is Kananook Creek reserve. Across the road from the beach is the newly developed Frankston centre where you can relax in the cafe's and bars or enjoy a few hours shopping at the bayside shopping centre. Frankston Art Centre and local Cinemas are all within a short distance from the central plaza. Close by are local art galleries, and several parks and reserves of note. Frankston holds a number of festivals and activities throughout the year. |
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MorningtonMornington harbour is home to Scandia winner of the 2004 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Relax on one of our safe beaches lined with colourful little bathing boxes OR enjoy the cosmopolitan style dinning at at one of the many cafe's or restaurants on Main Street. Strip shopping along Main Street allows the shopper in you to enjoy Speciality Boutique shopping |
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Mornington Peninsula National ParkBush walkers will delight in the wonderful bush and coastal walks in Green's Bush, to Bush Rangers Bay and Fingal Beach, just part of Cape Schanck Coastal Reserve and Mornington Peninsula National Park |
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Mornington Peninsula Regional GalleryExcellent place to visit on your stay in Mornington |
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Mornington Harbour & PierMornington Pier was first built in the 1850's allowing holiday makers from the city access via steamships, it provided safe anchorage for vessels carrying produce to the Melbourne markets. Today the pier is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike, with fishing lines being cast during all kinds of weather, the pier is perfect for a stroll to take in the views across the bay and Mornington foreshore. With picturesque Mothers Beach, named for its shallow waters, and providing picnic tables and BBQ's under shady cypress trees. |
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Western Port Region Mornington PeninsulaThe Mornington Peninsula is a magnificent coastal resort incorporating the very touristy & busy beaches of Port Philip Bay & the rugged & beautiful ocean beaches of Bass Strait which leads one into the secluded Western Port Bay with a serene & tranquil calm after the busy seaside townships of the other Bay. Here you can meander through the glorious hinterland, explore the rugged coastline, soak up some sun & surf at the famous Point Leo surf beach, do a vigorous walk along the coastal fringe, wander through acres of vineyards, or antiques ( we have the biggest antique centre in the Southern Hemisphere in Tyabb at the Tyabb Packing Housewithin walking distance), enjoy world class food at our wineries & restaurants. Ask a local to show you our beautiful other bay, Western Port! |
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Cape Schanck Light StationView the rugged scenic coastline while touring Cape Schanck Light Station |
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Old Court House & Post Office MuseumThe original Court House & gaol on the corner of Main Street & The Esplanade was built in the 1860, & is a perfect example of public buildings of its time in Melbourne. Operated by local volunteers it is now a Tourist Information Centre. The Post Office Museum on the opposite corner is open Sundays and Public Holidays during summmer. |
