Extending from Hastings to Ocean Grove, the Bays & Peninsulas Coast is one of the most picturesque destinations in Victoria and only one hour from Melbourne. Enjoy waterfront restaurants and cafes, vineyards & cellar doors, coastal walks, world-class golf courses, horse riding, yacht charters, hang gliding, surfing and snorkelling. Towns in this region include: Arthurs Seat, Flinders, Frankston, Geelong, Mornington, Melbourne, Mount Martha, Ocean Grove, Portsea, Queenscliff, Rosebud, Rye & Sorrento. Stay at city hotels, traditional B&Bs, seaside cottages, holiday parks & units, apartments and motels.

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Arthurs Seat information

Located 68km south of Melbourne and inland from Dromana, Arthurs Seat is the highest point on the Mornington Peninsula and renowned for its many natural attractions.

Attractions and activities include Seawinds ornamental Gardens, The Enchanted Maze Garden and Sculpture Park Walk, Arthurs Seat State Park, Chairlift journey to the summit and panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay and Port Phillip Heads, Pine Ridge Car & Folk Museum and Kings Falls circuit walk.

Accommodation options for visitors include bed & breakfasts, holiday units and apartments.

Flinders information

Located 89km south of Melbourne on the southern side of the Mornington Peninsula, Flinders is a peaceful seaside village with views to Phillip Island.

Attractions and activities include hang gliding, blowhole walk and lavender gardens, Cape Schank Light Station Museum, rolling green hills and calm waters on the northern side and rugged cliffs and windswept beaches to the south. Explore nearby Hastings, a popular holiday area with excellent swimming and surfing beaches, natural deepwater harbour, marina, jetty and foreshore area. Experience the cycle tracks, cruises and boat hire, 4km foreshore walk, boardwalks through mangroves and views to French Island, fishing trips, Hastings Street Markets, Naval Museum and wineries.

Accommodation options for visitors include hotels, motels and B&Bs, caravan parks and cabins.

Geelong information

Located 72km south west of Melbourne on the eastern shore of Port Phillip Bay, Geelong is Victoria’s second largest city.
Previously established as sheep pastures, Geelong today is a port and area of heavy industry.

Attractions and activities include Cunningham pier, National Wool Museum and Ford Discovery Centre, Botanic Gardens, Art Gallery and Deakin University, You Yangs Regional Park, Geelong wine region and Serendip Sanctuary wetland environment.

Accommodation options for visitors include hotels, motels and apartments, holiday units, B&Bs and tourist parks.

Mornington information

Located 55km south of Melbourne on the Mornington Peninsula, Mornington is a popular holiday location with the feel of an old fishing port.

Attractions and activities include deep water harbour, jetty and boat ramp, scenic cliff top walking trails, safe beach and sailing, swimming, water skiing and fishing, tennis, golf and horse racing, galleries, markets and wineries, steam train rides, antiques and boutiques.

Accommodation options for visitors include motels, holiday units and apartments, cottages, B&Bs and holiday parks.

Mt Martha information

Located 63km south of Melbourne, Mount Martha is an exclusive area where the bushland meets the sea.

Attractions and activities include safe swimming beaches, bathing boxes and walking tracks with scenic viewing points at Mount Martha, Briar’s Park historic homestead, wildlife reserve, wetlands and bird hides, Balcombe Creek and boardwalk and lavender farms.

Accommodation options for visitors include apartments, B&Bs and cottages.

Ocean Grove information

Located 97km south west of Melbourne on the southern coast of the Bellarine Peninsula and the eastern bank of the Barwon River, Ocean Grove has surfing beaches fronting the Bass Strait.

Attractions and activities include surfing, swimming and sailing, golfing, fishing and horse riding, Blue Waters Lake & Begola wetland walking tracks, carved and painted bollards on the surf beach and Lake Connewarre migratory bird habitat linked to the ocean by Barwon River.

Accommodation options for visitors include motels, holiday units and apartments, B&Bs, cabins and caravan parks.

Portsea information

Located 96km south of Melbourne on the tip of the Mornington Peninsula, Portsea is known for its luxury cliff-top residences and hotel with expansive beachside lawn.
Previously established as a pastoral area to prevent the French claiming the area, Portsea today is an exclusive seaside holiday resort.

Contact the Visitor Information Centre at Dromana (1800 804 009) for more information on the Bays & Peninsulas Coast, Victoria.