Frankston is a bustling and modern city, situated on Port Phillip Bay, and located between Seaford and Mount Eliza.

Frankston is the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula. Calm and sandy beaches are a feature of this area, promoting a variety of water sports and other activities. The focal point of the coast in the area is the Frankston Pier which is surrounded by landscaped gardens fronting the wide waterway of Kananook Creek and the Landmark footbridge on the coast. An elevated boardwalk extends along the foreshore from the pier down to the boat ramp at the base of Olivers Hill.

The commerical centre of Frankston stretches along the wide boulevard of the Nepean Highway and east to Young Street and the railway line, incorporating the Bayside Shopping Centre and the Bayside Entertainment Centre with cinemas, eateries and fashion outlets.

Frankston is the educational hub of the Mornington Peninsula, home to campuses of the Chisholm Institute of TAFE and Monash University.

Views across Port Phillip Bay and north along the coastal suburbs can be enjoyed from Olivers Hill, which is located on the Nepean Highway a couple of kilometres south of the town centre. Frankston has a number of attractive parks and gardens including Beauty Park with its lake and jetties, the George Pentland Botanical Gardens, Ballam Park which features BBQ areas, sporting ovals and a historical homestead, and the Pines Flora and Fauna reserve in Frankston North.

	Frankston Arts Centre 250,000 visitors each year enjoy performances and functions at the centre which includes an 800 seat theatre, 500 seat function centre and Cube 37 which is a creative arts space housing studios and exhibition galleries
	McClelland Gallery & Sculpture Park Housing an extensive collection of fine art and works by leading Australian sculptors, the gallery is set within 8 hectares of landscaped bushland just east of Frankston in neighbouring Langwarrin
	Jenny Pihan Fine Art Showcasing traditional, contemporary and innovative art with changing exhibitions of works by some of Australia's top artists

Bayside Shopping Centre Located in the heart of Frankston and open 7 days a week, it includes major department stores and over 200 speciality shops

	Langwarrin Flora & Fauna Reserve Located just east of Frankston in Langwarrin, this reserve contains relatively undisturbed natural bushland with a reservoir, an old military camp site and a network of tracks
	The Pines Flora & Fauna Reserve Surrounded by residential housing in Frankston North, it offers several walking tracks through original Mornington Peninsula bushland and a lookout

	Sand Sculpting Australia This annual sand sculpting display is held at the Frankston waterfront near the pier and Kananook Creek with the created sculptures following a different theme each year
	Frankston Bay Classic A weekend event that is open to all ages and consists of a 1.2 kilometre swim circling the Frankton Pier and a walk/run up Olivers Hill

	Visit Frankston Visitor guide for Frankston and surroundings including a business directory, events, attractions, shopping and accommodation
	Walkabout - Frankston A travel guide with information on the history of the area and things to see

Frankston & Surrounds Mornington Peninsula guide covering attractions, parks, beaches, art, culture, wineries and accommodation

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