Accommodation in Mornington / Bellarine

First settled in the 1840s, Mornington is now a growing residential area which retains its seaside village atmosphere. Its location makes it a good base for exploring the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Main Attractions: Many historic buildings in town now house cafes and gift, book, antique and boating shops. Mornington Peninsula Regional Art Gallery houses a permanent collection of 1200 works and features many touring exhibitions. The collection includes works by Arthur Boyd, Brett Whiteley, Sidney Nolan and Russell Drysdale.

The old Post Office on the corner of High St and the Esplanade, houses a local historical display. Unspoilt beaches around Mornington include Mothers Beach, where the town's fishing fleet, yacht club and boatshed are located, and Fossil Beach. Nearby Attractions: There are many wineries on the Mornington Peninsula, including Mount Eliza Estate, Morning Star Estate and Moorooduc Estate. Many are open for tastings and cellar door sales. Festivals include the Wine and Food Festival in October and the Winter Wine Weekend in June. Canadian Bay beach, in nearby Mount Eliza, was made famous in the film On the Beach. Visitor Information: Point Nepean Rd, Dromana, Ph: (03) 5987 3078 or 1800 804 009