Practical information

Looking to get around the Mornington Peninsula? It’s actually pretty simple. Situated about an hour from Melbourne’s CBD, the Peninsula is accessible via car, train, bus and ferry (the ferry’s our personal favourite). There are also visitor information centres in most of the major towns, so you’re never far from a helping hand, or friendly local insight.

Though it feels like a world away from Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula's rugged wilderness, coastal vistas and lush hinterland gardens are only an easy hour's drive away.

Travelling by car from Melbourne

Follow the coastline from Melbourne via Frankston to access Port Phillip bayside towns (Mt Eliza, Mornington, Rosebud, Rye, Sorrento, Portsea). To access villages alongside Westernport Bay (Tyabb, Hastings, Flinders), take the M1 linked with the Western Port Highway. 

For a faster journey (60 minutes) take the M1 and join the Eastlink tollway, paying special attention to the eclectic mix of roadside artwork, including the giant bird of Emily Floyd's Public art strategy and Callum Morton's high-rise hotel. Take the Mornington Peninsula Freeway and then Moorooduc Freeway to quickly reach the Mornington Peninsula.  

Please note, there are no toll booths on the M1 or Eastlink. Passes must be pre-purchased from citylink.com.au for the M1 or breeze.com.au for Eastlink.

Public transport options

Jump on a metropolitan train service from Southern Cross Station in Melbourne to Frankston, then connect through Hastings to Stony Point on Westernport Bay. 

Buses travel from Melbourne to all areas and local bus routes operate around each Mornington Peninsula village. Bus number 788 frequently departs Frankston station for towns alongside Port Phillip Bay to Portsea.

For detailed information on timetables and costs for trains and buses, please contact Public Transport Victoria on (in Australia only) 1800 800 007 or visit ptv.vic.gov.au

Travel from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Frankston, Mornington and Rosebud on the Mornington Peninsula on the regular airport bus. For more information phone 1300 759 287 or visit skybus.com.au/peninsula-express.

By ferry

Choose the scenic option and spot dolphins as you make the stunning ferry crossing from Queenscliff on the Great Ocean Road to Sorrento. Searoad Ferries depart daily from Sorrento Pier and Queenscliff Harbour, every hour on the hour from 7am until 6pm, all year round. Foot passengers, bicycles, cars, towed caravans and trailers, motor homes, motorcycles and truck are all welcome.