Northern Mornington Peninsula

We l c o m e  t o  M o r n i n g t o n

THINGS TO DO

· Arts and Galleries

Flinders and his work,

The happy blend

- MP Regional Gallery,

which contributed

of seaside village

ph. 5975 4395

towards the early

charm and its

- Oakhill Gallery,

settlement of Port

abundance of

Phillip Bay.

ph. 5973 4299

cafes, hotels and

restaurants, great

- McGees Gallery,

From the boardwalk you

fashion & specialty

ph. 5976 3830

will enjoy a fabulous

stores makes

outlook over the

- Original Oz Gallery,

Mornington one of

Mornington pier and

ph. 5974 8170

the most popular

harbour. The pier, first

· Family Fun and Attractions

destinations on

built in the 1850s was

- Mornington Tourist Railway,

the Peninsula.

an important addition to

Mt Eliza Park ph 1300 767 274

Settlement began

the commercial wellbeing

- The Briars Historic Park, ph. 5974 3686

in the 1840's and

of the Shire, providing

- Old PO Museum, Main St

many fine buildings

a safe anchorage for

- Lintons Garden & Home, ph. 9787 2122

still line its main

ships carrying produce

streets, including the

- Balcombe Creek estuary boardwalk.

to the busy markets of

residences of Beleura

Melbourne - and for

· Golf Courses

Hill and The Grand

steamships from the

- Mornington Golf Course ph. 5975 2784

and Royal Hotels. Of

city bringing holiday

- Mt Martha Public Golf ph. 5974 2266

course Mornington

makers to the many

· Shop til you drop in Fabulous Main Street

is not simply Main

guesthouses and hotels

Mornington and explore Mt Eliza Village.

Street and it has

of Mornington.

· There are a feast of options when it comes

a host of other

Whilst still being a

attractions for the

to dining from historic hotels, like the Royal

commercial hub for the

whole family. The

& the Grand, to the waterfront dining of The

scallop fishing fleet,

coast line of red bluffs

Rocks, see pages 56-57 for a full list.

the pier is enjoyed by

is best appreciated

1000s throughout the

· For wineries like Moorooduc Estate,

from cliff top walking

year - fishermen line its

Morning Star, Jones Road and

trails and several

railings during all kinds

Underground and more see our Winery

lookout points

of weather, and strollers

listings and map page 64-65

At the end of Main

find it an irresistible

Street is Mornington

attraction. The adjacent

W H AT S O N

Park established in 1854 and overlooking

Mothers Beach the main swimming

the harbour. This park is a natural focal

area in the centre of town and aptly

· Moonface Festival Easter Monday in

point for street processions and large

named for its shallow waters (suitable

Main Street Mornington.

gatherings. The park boasts a children's

for children), is a favourite spot with

· Mornington Racecourse Market on the

playground (including a replica of the

picnic tables and barbecues under shady

sailing ship HMS Investigator), jogging

second Sunday of every month 9am-2pm

foreshore cypress trees.

track, flag pole and water fountain and

Fossil Beach - off the Esplanade

· Tango Milonga at Morning Star Estate,

also provides shaded picnic tables and

between Mornington & Mt Martha.

Friday 11th April 7.30-midnight. See page 76.

barbeque areas.

Limestone was mined at this beach in

· Tango Classes at Morning Star Estate.

Continue on to Schnapper Point

the early 1860s & used to make cement.

Learn to Tango, 8 week program. Page 76.

and the 10 metre high granite obelisk

Remains of the lime-burners' kilns &

commemorating explorer Matthew

works still exist.

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