Mornington is popular sea-side holiday destination, situated on Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula, fronting Port Phillip Bay, and located between the exclusive beachside suburbs of Mount Eliza and Mount Martha.

Mornington has a long history dating back to 1802 when explorer Matthew Flinders landed at Schnapper Point. Today, Schnapper Point provides a boat-launching ramp, jetty, yacht club, restaurant and scenic walks providing scenic views along the coast.

Mornington has a number of attractive beaches, some of which are located at the base of rocky cliffs which dominate part of the coastline in this area. Along the eastern side of Schnapper Point is the sheltered Mothers Beach and Scout Beach, while Shire Hall Beach and Mills Beach are located further east along the coast. Around a kilometre south of Schnapper Point is Fishermans Beach which ends at the scenic rocky outcrop of Linley Point where there are boat ramps and scenic viewing spots along the coast.

Mornington's town centre is modern and attractive, with Main Street lined by almost a kilometre of speciality shops, restaurants and cafes, many offering outdoor dining. Centro Mornington, located between Railway Grove and Gordon Street, offers an undercover shopping mall facility.

Mornington's original post office, built in 1863 at the corner of Main Street and The Esplanade, now operates as a museum displaying old telecommunications equipment and items relating to local history. On the other side of Main Street is the old court house (built in 1860) and the former police station (1862).

Mornington Tourist Railway Railway museum and steam train rides on a restored section of the old line between Baxter and Mornington

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Located in Civic Reserve and surrounded by parkland and lakes, the gallery showcases travelling exhibitions from the nation's lading galleries and features displays of local works

Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula Tourism guide for the Mornington Peninsula covering attractions, parks, beaches, art, culture and wineries

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