Mornington Peninsula

Best things to do in Mornington Peninsula

Mornington Peninsula Essentials

This collection spans the Mornington Peninsula’s diverse landscape, from the geothermal mineral pools of the Peninsula Hot Springs to the 1859 limestone lighthouse at Cape Schanck. Historic sites include the military fortifications at Point Nepean and the heritage Mornington Railway. The region’s agricultural character is represented by the Montalto sculpture trail and vineyard, Ashcombe’s traditional hedge mazes, and Sunny Ridge’s seasonal strawberry picking. Panoramic views are accessible via the Arthurs Seat summit, the peninsula's highest elevation.

Mornington Peninsula Essentials — Map

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Peninsula Hot Springs

Geothermal mineral springs and day spa featuring over 50 bathing experiences, including hilltop pools, Turkish hammams, and saunas.

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Point Nepean

Point Nepean marks the southern point of The Rip and the most westerly point of the Mornington Peninsula, in Victoria, Australia.

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Arthurs Seat Lookout

The peninsula's highest point at 314 meters, offering panoramic views across Port Phillip Bay toward the Melbourne skyline and the Bellarine Peninsula.

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Cape Schanck

Site of an 1859 limestone lighthouse and rugged volcanic coastline. Boardwalks lead to the Pulpit Rock geological formation and views of Bass Strait.

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Sorrento - Queenscliff Ferry

Searoad Ferries is an Australian company that operates a roll-on/roll-off vehicle and passenger ferry service between the heads of Port…

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Aschombe Maze & Lavender Gardens

Features Australia's oldest hedge maze, a circular rose maze with 1,200 bushes, and year-round lavender gardens set across 25 acres.

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Enchanted Maze Garden

Adventure park featuring multiple hedge mazes, tube slides, a sculpture walk, and canopy-level tree-surfing obstacle courses.

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Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm

Seasonal u-pick strawberry fields and a farmgate café specializing in berry-themed desserts and local produce.

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Montalto Vineyard & Olive Grove

Cool-climate vineyard and olive grove featuring a permanent outdoor sculpture trail and a restaurant focused on estate-grown produce.

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Mornington Railway

The Mornington Tourist Railway is a heritage railway near Mornington, a town on the Mornington Peninsula, near Melbourne, Victoria.