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Further information
Learn more about foreshore camping on the seaside of Rosebud, Rye and Sorrento, our office hours, how to book and more.
What you need to know before you camp: the Conditions of Camping apply to Rosebud, Rye & Sorrento Foreshore Reserves, campers must ensure that they are familiar with them.
The Shire manages camping along the natural foreshore reserves with beach access in Rosebud, Rye and Sorrento. These locations are great for recreational activities.
The largest of our three camping reserves, Rosebud’s foreshore camp sites stretch 10km along the sparkling water of Port Phillip Bay on the Mornington Peninsula
The Rye foreshore camping reserve has a prime position along 2km of white sandy beaches and turquoise waters on the Mornington Peninsula with 174 camp sites.
The Sorrento foreshore campgrounds have approximately 150 sites and are located next to the Sorrento Yacht Club, approximately 800m from the town of Sorrento on the shores of Port Phillip Bay
Foreshore camping locations, contact details and information for non-Shire managed foreshore camp sites on the peninsula.
Enquire about booking a foreshore campsite.