Mornington Peninsula Guides Attractions Events in Victoria

Frankston City is now known as a vibrant and dynamic place to live, learn, work and play.


Just 40 minutes south of Melbourne's central business district, Frankston City is strategically placed as the activity centre for the Mornington Peninsula and within an hour's drive from Phillip Island, the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.


Frankston has a variety of cultural and entertainment venues to suit all tastes. The Frankston Arts Centre hosts regular theatre concerts, exhibitions and expos, while McClelland Gallery + Sculpture Park, located on 16 hectares of native bushland is home to Australia's richest and most prestigious bi-annual sculpture competition - the AUD100,000 McClelland Survey.


If you love to shop Frankston has one of Victoria's largest regional shopping and service centre with retail outlets ranging from large department stores to boutiques.


For urban, chic, pristine beaches, picturesque nature trails and just plain fun, Frankston has it all for the whole family. Come and experience it for yourself. Frankston Visitor Information Centre is open 7 days a week.


Come in and chat to a local with a passion for the area and pick up some brochures to find out how much you can see or do in Frankston.


Want to spend longer here? Make your accommodation booking through our convenient and secure booking service. We also take bookings for tours and event ticketing, along with offering a range of souvenirs and Australian made gifts.


Frankston has excellent public transport links and is also home to Sand Sculpting Australia. This year's theme is Great Moments in History. Commencing on Boxing Day 2009, the event will run through until 26, April 2010. Tickets can be purchased from the Frankston Visitor Information Centre, or at the event gate.

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The Mornington Peninsula is an exceptional destination - so diverse, so untapped. Right on Melbourne's doorstep is a region crammed with attractions, festivals, events and accommodation options.


Activities abound on the Peninsula from golf, tennis and swimming to horse riding along windswept beaches, bush walking and bird watching. Take the opportunity to leave the beaten track to find some amazing local works of art. What about getting lost in a hedge maze? Or does the sound of swimming with the dolphins raise the temperature?


Hungry or thirsty? With over 50 cellar doors, 170 vineyards, u-pick fruit and vegetable farms and a myriad of restaurants there is something to suit all palettes. Feel like feasting on freshwater trout at a winery? Or trying the culinary delights of some of Victoria's top, most well renowned chefs? Does the alfresco caf scene without the city pollution tempt you? These are only a handful of the food and wine experiences available on the Peninsula. For those of you who prefer to whip-up your own delights than the range of fresh and quirky local produce should tickle the imagination.


From one of Victoria's icon National Parks - Mornington Peninsula National Park Point Nepean, French Island (home of the largest, disease free Koala population in Australia) through to magnificent coastal and bush walks, woodlands, wetlands and unique coral reefs, the Peninsula is a nature lover s paradise.


For those wishing to stay longer there are accommodation options to suit everyone's tastes and budgets. From camping on the foreshore or in a caravan park, hotels and motels, guesthouses and backpacker hostels through to luxurious bed & breakfasts, resorts, self contained cottages & apartments.


Make your booking through the Peninsula Visitor Information Centre & Booking Service.