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About Mornington Peninsula

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Mornington Peninsula attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Mornington Peninsula Best beaches

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Gunnamatta Ocean Beach
Gunnamatta Ocean Beach
Gunnamatta Ocean Beach
Good for Relax

Gunnamatta Ocean Beach

Cape Schanck 3.7 km
Good
7.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Strong current
2.7 Amenities index
Point Leo Beach
Point Leo Beach
Point Leo Beach
Good for Relax

Point Leo Beach

Point Leo 0.2 km
Good
7.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Large low tide • Sand & Rocks bottom • Aqua socks necessarily
5.1 Amenities index
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach
Good for Relax

Ocean Beach

Flinders 1.1 km
Good
7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Large low tide • Sand & Rocks bottom • Aqua socks necessarily
1 Amenities index
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Popular types of Mornington Peninsula beaches

Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 32 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Mornington Peninsula.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Mornington Peninsula

Rosebud Beach

Rosebud Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Arthurs Seat 4.8 km
Canadian Bay Beach

Canadian Bay Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Tuerong 14.1 km
White Beach

White Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Fingal 5.1 km
Tyrone Beach

Tyrone Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Fingal 7.2 km
Moondah Beach

Moondah Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Tuerong 12.1 km
Birdrock Beach

Birdrock Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Tuerong 8 km
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Sandy beaches in Mornington Peninsula

Frankston Beach

Frankston Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Tuerong 17.2 km
Mount Martha Beach South

Mount Martha Beach South
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Tuerong 8.1 km
Mothers Beach

Mothers Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Tuerong 10.6 km
Mills Beach

Mills Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Tuerong 10.3 km
Hawker Beach

Hawker Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Tuerong 7.8 km
Tassells Cove

Tassells Cove
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Arthurs Seat 6.5 km
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Best dog friendly beaches in Mornington Peninsula

Mornington Peninsula Beach

Mornington Peninsula Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Tuerong 9.8 km
Shoreham Beach

Shoreham Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Shoreham 1.3 km
Sullivan Bay

Sullivan Bay
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Fingal 10.8 km
Leash Free Beach

Leash Free Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Tuerong 14.6 km
Fosters Beach

Fosters Beach
6.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Australia, Tuerong 8.7 km
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Long beaches in Mornington Peninsula

Safety Beach

Safety Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Arthurs Seat 4.4 km
Rye Beach

Rye Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Fingal 6.1 km
McCrae Beach

McCrae Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Arthurs Seat 2.5 km
Koonya Ocean Beach

Koonya Ocean Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Fingal 10.5 km
Ranelagh Beach

Ranelagh Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Tuerong 13.4 km
Sunnyside North Beach

Sunnyside North Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Australia, Tuerong 11.1 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Mornington Peninsula

Daveys Bay Beach

Daveys Bay Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Tuerong 14.8 km
Rye Ocean Beach

Rye Ocean Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Fingal 3 km
Point Leo Surf Beach

Point Leo Surf Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Australia, Point Leo 0.7 km
Bushrangers Bay

Bushrangers Bay
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Cape Schanck 3.5 km
Number Sixteen Beach

Number Sixteen Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Fingal 5.7 km
Coral Beach

Coral Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Tuerong 9.1 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Mornington Peninsula, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 31 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 8 beaches in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Mornington Peninsula is less than 500 meters. 32 beaches are relatively easy to access.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Mornington Peninsula however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Most viewed beaches of Mornington Peninsula

Point Leo Beach

Point Leo Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Australia, Point Leo 0.2 km
Gunnamatta Ocean Beach

Gunnamatta Ocean Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Cape Schanck 3.7 km
Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Australia, Flinders 1.1 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Mornington Peninsula?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Mornington Peninsula, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 32 beaches in total, of which about 14 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Mornington Peninsula?

Most of the beaches located in Mornington Peninsula are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Mornington Peninsula?

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The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Mornington Peninsula?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Mornington Peninsula by occupancy.

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Which beaches in Mornington Peninsula are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

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