Our Beaches and Foreshores With over 190 kilometres of coastline along Port Phillip and Western Port, the Mornington Peninsula Shire has a strong interest and long-standing commitment to being leaders in coastal planning and management. The Shire has developed a suite of coastal and marine management plans to guide the management and future of our coastlines.
Boat ramps Information about annual boat ramp permits, daily tickets, fees and locations relating to local boat ramps.
Camping Seaside Camping right beside the sparkling sea, just over the road from the friendly villages of Rosebud, Rye and Sorrento.
Accessible Beaches and Recreation View information on accessible reaction, accessible beach wheelchair hire, beach matting and Liberty Swing locations on the Mornington Peninsula
Mornington Peninsula Shire Boating and Swimming Zones Mornington Peninsula Shire has boating zones and dedicated swimming only (areas prohibited to all vessels) zones on Port Phillip Bay for the beaches between Mt Eliza and Portsea. The zones are clearly marked by navigation markers located on the water and signage on the shore.
Beach Patrol Beach Patrol is a chain of voluntary groups that clean up the beaches and foreshore. Every month, volunteers meet at designated areas to pick up rubbish.
Dogs on Beaches Learn more about where you can exercise your dog, which beaches have leash-free areas. Whenever you are exercising your dog on the beach, make sure to keep an eye out for signs indicating whether dogs are allowed on the beach, and whether they are required to be on lead. It is always recommended to keep your dog on lead until you reach a leash free zone where you can unclip them.
Beach Report - Beach Water Quality Forecasts Beach Report keeps you informed of the recreational water quality at beaches around Port Phillip Bay through daily forecasts and SMS alerts to let you know whether the water is suitable for swimming.
Wildlife on Beaches Wildlife is a common sight on the Peninsula and seals occasionally visit our beaches. Learn more about what you can do it you see injured wildlife or wildlife that is in danger.