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Mornington Tourist Railway

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Mornington Tourist Railway

The Mornington Tourist Railway is located on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. They offer a number of exciting experiences. The Heritage Train Rides operate most Sundays and are perfect for young children and families to experience a bygone era of rail travel. The return ride has a duration of approximately 50 minutes. This beautifully restored timber body carrier known as 'Red Rattlers' is over 100 years old. Open the windows and listen to the clickety clack as the train takes you back in time. The Heritage Train is usually hauled by 1941 vintage steam locomotive K163. On other days, trains are hauled by heritage diesel-electric locomotives of 1950-60s vintage. Driver Experiences are available where you have the opportunity to take control yourself under supervision of the experience locomotive crews. This is a full day activity including safety briefing, preparing and starting the locomotive, shunting and two trips to Mornington and return. You can even invite friends and family on board to ride on your train. Children's Birthday Party's can be booked on board their dedicated Party Carriage which comprises two compartments with capacity of 35 and 40 respectively. Can be up to two hours on board the train if desired. Special events operate throughout the year such as Santa Specials, Easter Eggs-Press, Superheroes Trains and many more.

Mount Eliza VIC

0.1 km away

Baluk Arts

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Baluk Arts

Based in Mount Eliza, Baluk Arts has a gallery space showcasing artwork by Aboriginal artists local to Mornington Peninsula, Frankston and Southeast Melbourne. Artworks are all locally made, handmade and come with authenticity certificates. Artworks range from works on paper, sculpture, paintings, jewellery and products such as books, and cards. As Baluk Arts is a not-for-profit, all profits go back to the art centre to provide services and professional development for member artists and the local Indigenous communities. Baluk Arts was created by a group of Aboriginal people as a way to share culture, re-learn culture and pass on culture to each other in a supportive positive environment. The artists are from diverse Aboriginal backgrounds from all over Australia and most have been impacted by the stolen generation. As Baluk Arts grew more successful and a strong group of artists formed they opened a large communal studio space with a small gallery in the front to gather, create works and share with the public. The Centre presents open days, workshops and tours and is open Monday to Saturday. For any further information please contact Baluk Arts or view their website.

Mount Eliza VIC

3.7 km away

Moondah Beach — Image credit: Mornington Peninsula Shire

Natural Attractions

Moondah Beach

This quiet family beach stretching over 1.5 kilometres is a favourite with locals. Colourful bathing boxes line sections of the sandy beach. Surrounded by bluffs, the beach is accessed by steps at either end of the beach. Entry points are at Sturio Parade or from a small off street parking area on the corner of Earimil Drive and Kunyung Road. Swimming is best at low tide as there is a deep channel and rip holes. There are some rocky patches and it is best to avoid these. This beach is not patrolled

Mount Eliza VIC

4.5 km away

Ranelagh Beach — Image credit: Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism Board

Natural Attractions

Ranelagh Beach

Ranelagh Beach is hidden from view and a favourite of locals and beach box owners. Access is via southern Earimil Drive and a path leading to steep stairs down to the beach. This stretch of sandy beach is bordered by headlands and dotted with colourful beach boxes. The lookout above is a great spot to photograph the beach. Surfing is possible during strong westerlies. There is a boat launching slip way at the northern end of the beach, used by the Mt Eliza Ranelagh Club. While reasonably safe for swimming during low waves and at high tide, it is quite rocky so perhaps not the best swimming beach in the area. The beach is not patrolled.

Mount Eliza VIC

4.8 km away

Canadian Bay — Image credit: Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism Board

Natural Attractions

Canadian Bay

Located a short drive from the main village shops of the picturesque Mount Eliza, Canadian Bay is a sandy beach with picnic facilities available. Above Canadian Bay, a walking track runs along the bluffs. The beach is suitable for fishing and swimming, care should be taken at low tide around the rocks and reefs and be cautious of strong rips when higher waves are present. Car parking is available nearby the Canadian Bay Yacht Club and at the Mount Eliza dog car park. A leash-free dog beach is located to the North located at the end of Freemans Road. Note that during daylight savings times, restrictions apply between 9am and 7pm.

Mount Eliza VIC

5.3 km away

Mornington Botanical Rose Gardens — Image credit: Mornington Botanical Rose Gardens Inc

Parks and Gardens

Mornington Botanical Rose Gardens

Located on the Mornington Peninsula is the Rose Garden of International Significance - Mornington Botanical Rose Gardens. It is situated within the Civic Reserve on Dunns Road Mornington, at the gateway to the Main Street shopping precinct. The Rose Garden is nestled between the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery and the community based Oak Hill Gallery. It has over 4,000 roses planted in over 100 beds and is surrounded by a border of native Australian trees and shrubs, not to mention the huge expanse of open space and lawn areas. The garden was built and is maintained by volunteers, generous sponsor donations and with the support of Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. Why not hold your next celebration at the beautiful Mornington Botanical Rose Gardens? Visit, take a stroll, soak up the tranquil atmosphere of the gardens and enjoy the day. Donations and sponsorships are welcome and will help to contribute to the maintenance of the gardens.

Mornington VIC

5.4 km away

Mills Beach — Image credit: Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism Board

Natural Attractions

Mills Beach - Mornington

Mills Beach is a picturesque stretch of golden beach that has wonderful native vegetation and is populated by some of the famous Mornington Peninsula Beach Boxes. Shallow water makes it ideal for swimming and paddle boarding. Located one kilometre north of Mornington Pier, just off the Esplanade, there is a grassy picnic area, a stone sea wall and a bridge over Tanti Creek and a small carpark.

Mornington VIC

5.6 km away

Daveys Bay — Image credit: Mornington Peninsula Shire Council

Natural Attractions

Davey's Bay

Davey's Bay is a small shallow bay, one of several adjoining the township of Mount Eliza. This 1.5 km long section is dominated by 20 to 30 metres high bluffs, rocks and reefs, with the narrow beaches wedged in between them. The three narrow beaches backed by high bluffs are mainly used by the yacht club and fishermen. Access is from the end of Davey's Bay Road where public parking is available. Walk down the steps to the first small beach or continue around the cliff tops past the yacht club, and down to one of the other beaches. Leash-free dog beach is available 7:00pm to 9:00am during daylight savings and can be accessed from end of Davey's Bay Road. Always refer to signs at beach entry points as changes to dog restrictions may be made at any time by local authorities.

Mount Eliza VIC

5.8 km away

Shire Hall Beach, Mornington — Image credit: Mornington Peninsula Shire Council

Natural Attractions

Shire Hall Beach

Shire Hall Beach in Mornington faces north out to Port Phillip and is at the eastern end of Mothers Beach. This beach is terrific for children as it is a sheltered, shallow beach with soft white sand in the swimming area. Towards the back of the beach, there are many beach boxes including the much-photographed one covered in the Australian Flag. On the beach reserve, there are two picnic tables and public toilets. Further amenities are available at Mothers Beach It is located along the coast of Mornington and accessed via a small car park off Esplanade opposite Grange Road. Shire Hall Beach looks towards the Mornington Marina which boasts a large car park and a boat ramp. The Marina precinct has boats for hire and there is food available here if you are looking for somewhere nearby to eat. Just south of the beach is the shopping strip of Mornington Main Street and Mornington Park which has a large playground and football oval.

Mornington VIC

6.0 km away

Inside the Mark Gray Gallery Mornington — Image credit: Mark Gray

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Mark Gray Gallery Mornington

The Mark Gray Gallery Mornington features a stunning collection of abstract, aerial and landscape photography by Mark Gray, one of Australia's leading photographers. Large, framed and acrylic frameless limited edition prints are exhibited from across Australia and World-Wide. A wide range of one day and multi-day photography workshops are also available at the best locations Australia has to offer. Souvenirs and gifts are also available.

Mornington VIC

6.1 km away

Dindi Naturals Mornington

Shopping and Markets

Dindi Naturals Mornington

Dindi Naturals luxurious skincare and body products harness the power of rare native botanicals, Australian plant oils and pure essential oils to soothe, nourish and revitalise the skin. Dindi Naturals products are produced by hand in small batches at their solar-powered eco-factory in Murrindindi Shire, Victoria and are palm oil-free, cruelty-free and gentle on both the earth and skin.

Mornington VIC

6.1 km away

Pond Bathhouse

Spas and Retreats

Pond Bathhouse

Escape to Pond Bathhouse, a premium bathhouse and wellness space nestled in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula. Designed to nurture both body and mind, Pond offers a two-hour bathing ritual where guests can move seamlessly between mineral pools, traditional and infrared saunas, steam rooms, ice baths, and relaxation lounges. Enhance your experience with one of Pond's signature massage treatments or wellness packages, thoughtfully curated to restore balance and encourage deep relaxation. Whether you're seeking a solo reset, a day out with friends, or a romantic wellness escape, Pond provides a tranquil retreat just an hour from Melbourne.

Mornington VIC

6.1 km away

Mulberry Hill

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Mulberry Hill

A place of art, creativity and culture – visit Mulberry Hill the home of Daryl and Joan Lindsay – where the Australian literary classic Picnic at Hanging Rock was written. Located 45 minutes from Melbourne, the house sits in a bushland setting and was designed by renowned architect Harold Desbrowe Annear, who renovated the house using salvaged and reclaimed building materials. The art collection includes the work of Australia's foremost artists of the twentieth century and the home reflects the Lindsay's contribution to Australian culture. Joan Lindsay is most remembered for her classic Australian novel Picnic at Hanging Rock. Her autobiographical book Time Without Clocks reveals the couple's life together at Mulberry Hill and includes commentary about the arts and social history of the time. Sir Daryl Lindsay was director of the National Gallery of Victoria from 1941 to 1956, and was knighted in 1957 for his services to Australian art. A member of the famous Lindsay family of artists, he was also an accomplished painter. On open days, join a guided tour of Mulberry Hill led by a National Trust guide. Please visit their website for tour timings. Please note that entry to the house is available only through a guided tour.

Langwarrin South VIC

6.2 km away

Mornington Skate Park — Image credit: Mornington Peninsula Shire Council

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Mornington Skate Park

This open style park features a range of elements aimed at all abilities and age groups. The park design features fun boxes with hubba, transitional quarter pipes, pyramid, handrails and a surf wall that caters to skaters who love surf-style skating. Bike riders can use the quarter to gain speed and hit the fun box. The transition quarter pipes consist of three wide quarters offering skaters, scooters and bike riders an opportunity for coping and air transition tricks.

Mornington VIC

6.3 km away

Mothers Beach — Image credit: Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism Board

Natural Attractions

Mothers Beach, Mornington

Mothers Beach is located on the coast of Mornington township and faces north out to Port Phillip. This beach is terrific for children as it is a sheltered, shallow beach with soft white sand in the swimming area. It can be accessed via a long pathway from Schnapper Point Drive, or via Shire Hall Beach which is at the eastern end. Towards the back of the beach there are many beach boxes and there are kayaks, canoes and stand up paddle boards available for hire. On the beach reserve there are picnic tables, toilets with water taps and outdoor showers. Just south of the beach is Mornington Main Street and Mornington Park which has a large playground and football oval. The adjacent Mornington Marina boasts a large car park and a boat ramp. The Marina precinct has boats for hire and there is food available here if you are looking for somewhere nearby to eat. Beach matting for accessibility is available daily between November and May at Mothers Beach. Please note the matting will not always meet the waters edge, during low tides.

Mornington VIC

6.4 km away

Mornington Park Playground — Image credit: Mornington Peninsula Shire Council

Parks and Gardens

Mornington Park Playground

Mornington Park and its playground are located on Schnapper Drive on the Mornington Foreshore. Overlooking the picturesque vista of Mothers Beach and Mornington Pier, it is a beautiful location to spend some quality playtime. Found at the end of Mornington, Main Street, a thriving hub for cafes, shops, restaurants, ice cream and great coffee, you can be sure to enjoy all the local culinary delights on offer before or after a park visit. Pack a picnic to share in the wide-open spaces of lawn or take advantage of the picnic tables scattered across the park. Kids can let their imaginations run wild, walk the plank, steer the ship or play pirate on the central wooden ‘pirate ship’. The sea-themed playground includes a slide, flying fox and swings, as well as some epic climbing trees to explore. With shaded areas, drinking water and toilets close by, it has all the ingredients for a great day of play.

Mornington VIC

6.4 km away

Mornington Pier — Image credit: Mornington Peninsula Shire Council

Landmarks and Buildings

Mornington Pier

Mornington Pier is a popular destination for a range of recreational activities including sightseeing, fishing and scuba diving. It is also home to fishing charters and provides a safe berth for the yachts in the Marina. A stroll on the pier soaking up the bay views and watching the fishermen try their luck is a very relaxing way to spend your time. You can also take in all the views there is to offer at the seafood restaurant and café on the pier. Boat hire, shops and eateries are just a short walk from the pier. Parking and facilities are available in the vicinity of Schnapper Point Park.

Mornington VIC

6.4 km away

Devilbend Golf Club

Entertainment Venues

Devilbend Golf Club

Established in 1973 and located in the heart of the Peninsula, the Devilbend golf course provides a great day's golf on a course that has couch fairways, automatic watering and excellent greens. It is a challenging 18 hole 6000 metre course set amidst a flora and fauna reserve. Over the past ten years the capital works program has been implemented with the result that the course has improved in all areas. Each hole provides magnificent views of undulating countryside and provides a variety of challenges for all golfers. The club and its players are widely respected in district and state competitions. Facilities include a driving range, practice nets and a large practice putting area. The clubhouse is renowned for its friendly atmosphere and the golf shop is equipped for all your needs. Lessons can be arranged with the professional staff. Bookings are required and dress standards apply. Great membership deals are always available call operator to enquire today.

Moorooduc VIC

6.4 km away

Royal Beach, Mornington — Image credit: Mornington Peninsula Shire

Natural Attractions

Royal Beach

Royal Beach in Mornington is a west-facing, small, pebble and sand, pocket beach, just 190 metres long, south of Schnapper Point. Nestled between two 10 to 20 metres high, red sandstone bluffs, it is also backed by grassy bluffs and the Esplanade. On a clear day it offers views of Melbourne’s city skyline to the north. The beach is named after the Royal Hotel that lies opposite, and the beach is accessed via steps and a sloped walkway down the hillside. The narrow beach looks attractive at high tide, but low tide exposes a continuous rock and reef flat, with deep water only out beyond the rocks. This is a dedicated dog friendly off leash beach all year long, tucked away to the side from the other local Mornington beaches. While it isn't overly big, it does have different things for dogs to explore; rock pools, a little bit of grassland/scrub, cliff-sides and the one access point with cliffs at the back of the beach means the dogs are relatively safe from the busy road above. There isn't a lot of parking availability at the top of the cliff along the Esplanade. However it is only about 150 metres south of the pretty Mornington Park (where more parking is available), or a short walk will find you at the main shopping centre of Mornington.

Mornington VIC

6.4 km away

Devilbend Natural Features Reserve — Image credit: Mornington Peninsula Shire Council

National Parks and Reserves

Devilbend Natural Features Reserve

The reserve includes the largest inland water body on the Mornington Peninsula providing valuable habitat for waterbirds and shorebirds. Recreational activities including picnics, walking and cycling, fishing, photography, birdwatching and non-powered watercraft. The landscapes and landforms of the reserve are intrinsic elements of the Country of the Boonwurrung people. The reserve is of considerable aesthetic, historical, scientific and social value to the Boonwurrung people and has been assessed as being of state significance for its unique combination of cultural and environmental values near a populated area. Facilities include picnic tables, shelters, toilets and electric barbecues in the Daangean Point Picnic Area.

Moorooduc VIC

7.0 km away

Fosters Beach (dog friendly), Mornington — Image credit: Mornington Peninsula Shire

Natural Attractions

Fosters Beach

Between Craigie Beach and Linley Point is a three kilometre section of rocky coast dominated by 20 to 30 metre high sandstone bluffs topped by a continuous foreshore reserve. A busy main road runs along the top of the bluffs behind the beaches and there is limited off street parking. Fosters Beach in Mornington is a fairly narrow, steep, rocky, west facing beach in the shape of an arc. It is only 80 metres long and the cliffs are steep and unstable so keep to the tracks. There is deep water close inshore at high tide and rips are present when waves are breaking. The main beach area is all rocks and not conducive to bathing. Fosters Beach is a dog-friendly beach and is designated as leash free for the whole year. However, always refer to signs at beach entry points as changes to dog restrictions may be made at any time by local authorities. Access is via via the Fossil Beach walking track from a small car park opposite #633 Esplanade and restricted to a steep slope down the bluffs. After a hundred metres the track branches off to the north to access Fosters Beach (also known as the Fossil Beach Leash Free area). Note: you can also choose to continue further along the track to the equally isolated Fossil Beach.

Mornington VIC

7.4 km away

Fossil Beach — Image credit: Mornington Peninsula Shire Council

Natural Attractions

Fossil Beach

In 1854, geologist A.R.C. Selwyn reported a multitude of fossils in the limestone cliffs in a stretch of rocky bay beach between Mornington and Mount Martha. They showed evidence of Australian sea life from 10 to 15 million years ago and led to the beach being named Fossil Beach. Fossil Beach is not a sandy swimming beach but a narrow rocky beach where fossils were found. Along the tree-lined walk down to the beach, look out for native birds such as the yellow wattle bird and yellow robins. The small section of this bay can be explored via multiple walking tracks and a long sea wall built to aid entrance onto the rocks. The beach is also a popular leash free area for dogs.

Mornington VIC

7.4 km away

Frankston Beach — Image credit: Frankston City Council

Natural Attractions

Frankston Beach

Frankston Beach is at the southern end of a stretch of beach that runs for nine kilometres almost due north to the Patterson River mouth at Carrum. The Frankston section is 2.5 kilometres long and begins at the Olivers Hill Boat Ramp and continues north past the 220 metres long Frankston Pier, Kananook Creek mouth and a couple of kilometres towards the adjoining Seaford beach to the north. A delightful boardwalk meanders along the foreshore. The beach averages 50 metres in width, with a moderate to steep shoreline. Just off the shoreline are three sand bars. The three bars are clearly visible from the pier, though waves will only break on the outer two, when they are greater than 1 metre. Frankston Beach is also the home of the lifesaving club, founded in 1924, and is adjacent to the city of Frankston with all facilities. Parking is available at the boat ramp, pier and lifesaving club.

Frankston VIC

7.5 km away

Frankston Pier — Image credit: Frankston City Council

Landmarks and Buildings

Frankston Pier

The 220 metre Frankston Pier is a local landmark of the suburb. Originally built in 1857, it has been both extended as well as repaired a number of times over the years. There is an artificial reef within casting distance of the pier that is home to a wide variety of fish. Near Frankston Pier is the arched pedestrian bridge over the mouth of Kananook Creek and a boardwalk that meanders along the beach. Public boat berthing is available on Frankston Pier for up to 48 hours at a time (vessels should be attended). Other restrictions are detailed on Parks Victoria signs.

Frankston VIC

7.5 km away

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