Destination Guides > Australia > Victoria > Around Melbourne > Mornington Peninsula
Mornington Peninsula
The Mornington Peninsula, southeast of Melbourne, has a variety of beaches – both
sheltered swimming beaches and surf beaches – and is a popular weekend getaway for
Melburnians. Although part of Melbourne’s metropolitan area it maintains a separate
identity and a laidback holiday atmosphere.
Sorrento is the most popular town on the Peninsula for backpackers. Apart from being the
only town in the area with a hostel, it is also a charming town that’s far enough from
Melbourne to be considered a separate destination.
Practical Information
Peninsula Visitor Information Centre
Point Nepean Road, Dromana
Tel (03) 5987 3078 or 1800 804 009
Website www.visitmorningtonpeninsula.org
Sorrento Information Centre
2 St Aubins Way, Sorrento
Tel (03) 5984 5678
Coming & Going & Local Transport
The Melbourne suburb of Frankston is easily accessible by train from Melbourne. From
Frankston you can transfer to buses down the Peninsula or the V/line train to Stony
Point.
There are various bus routes on the Mornington Peninsula but bus 788 is the most useful
as it runs along the coast for the entire length of the Peninsula from Frankston to
Portsea.
Hostel Accommodation
Sorrento YHA
3 Miranda Street, Sorrento
Tel (03) 5984 4323
