Mornington | Victoria
First settled in the 1840s, Mornington is now a growing residential area which retains its seaside village atmosphere. Its location makes it a good base for exploring the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Main AttractionsThe many historic buildings in town now house cafes and gift, book, antique and boating shops. Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery houses a permanent collection of 1200 works and features many touring exhibitions. The collection includes works by Arthur Boyd, Brett Whiteley, Violet Teagul, Sidney Nolan and Russell Drysdale. The National Antique Centre and World of Motorcycles Museum are in Tyabb Rd. The old Post Office on the corner of High St and The Esplanade, houses a local historical display. Unspoilt beaches around the town include Mothers Beach, where the town's fishing fleet, yacht club and boatshed are located and Fossil Beach, which lies on the border with Mount Martha. |
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Most popular photosNearby attractionsThere are many wineries on the Mornington Peninsula, including Mount Eliza Estate, Morning Star Estate and Moorooduc Estate. All are open for tastings and cellar door sales. Festivals include the Wine and Food Festival in October and the Winter Wine Weekend in June, to name but a few. Canadian Bay beach, in nearby Mount Eliza, was made famous in the old film, On the Beach. latest storiesThe Mornington Peninsula (Vic)
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Whats close? (direct line)accommodation0.7 km Mornington Bed & Breakfast0.7 km Petit Amour Cottage 0.8 km Best Western Brooklands of Mornington 1.2 km Mornington On Tanti Hotel 1.5 km Lemontree Cottage 3.1 km Norwood House Receptions & Motel 3.3 km Morning Star Estate 3.4 km Briarswood Cottage B&B 3.8 km Sartains at Mornington 3.9 km Mt Martha B&B By the Sea 4.3 km Boardwalk Bed and breakfast cottages 5.1 km Baywinds Bed & Breakfast 5.6 km The Courtyard Mt Eliza B&B 6.8 km Woodland By The Bay 7.3 km Apartment 119 8.1 km Baywatch Mount Martha 9.3 km Cool Sands attractions0.3 km Harbour Dive Mornington2.0 km Mornington Golf Club 2.2 km Beleura House Garden 2.2 km Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery 2.3 km Oak Hill Community Gallery 3.2 km Essence of Wellbeing 4.9 km The Briars Park 5.5 km Manyung Gallery & Restaurant 6.3 km Dromana Estate 8.3 km Moorooduc Estate 8.8 km Mornington Railway 9.2 km Devilbend Golf Club events0.7 km Girlsurf 20101.2 km Mornington Peninsula Interfaith Festival 3.3 km Mornington Peninsula October Pinot Week 3.5 km Great Southern Steeple Chase 3.5 km Mornington Racecourse Market 3.5 km RACV Great Australian Rally 4.1 km Mornington Farmers Market information0.7 km Mornington Visitor Information Centretours5.1 km Amour Of The Grape WineTours5.9 km Silver Heath Chauffeur Services 6.7 km Raw Travel - Great Ocean Walk Region: Melbourne Bays and PeninsulasLocal WeatherTourist info
Peninsula Visitor Centre, Point Nepean Rd, Dromana, Ph: (03) 5987 3078 or 1800 804 009
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