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Your essential guide to summer on the Mornington Peninsula Dec 2019 – Feb 2020
A summer Contents Christmas
for everyone on the
Welcome to the Mornington Peninsula’s
Christmas on the Peninsula
Australia Day
Local markets
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4 –5
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Peninsula
Hastings by the Bay Carols
essential guide to summer! Fresh produce on the Peninsula 7 When: Friday 6 December, 5-9pm
Designed for visitors and residents, it’s Where: Hastings Foreshore Reserve
Parks and recreation 8 –9
everything you need to know to ensure Balnarring Christmas Carols
you enjoy a fun and safe summer on the Spot the difference 10-11
When: Friday 6 December, 6-10pm
Peninsula. We encourage everyone to Festivals, arts and culture 12 Where: Balnarring Civic Court Reserve
discover something new this summer
season, to relax, make memories and The Briars 13 Carols in the Park
enjoy the very best our region has to National parks and trails 14 – 15 When: Sunday 8 December, 7.30-9pm
offer. Let’s ensure we treat our precious Where: Tyabb Central Reserve
Beaches and beach safety 16 – 17
environment with care and show respect Sorrento Christmas Concert (incl. fireworks)
for those around us. Then it’s sure to be Community Information 18 – 19
When: Sunday 8 December, 6-9.30pm
the best summer yet. Service and Visitor Info Centres 20 Where: Sorrento Foreshore
mornpen.vic.gov.au/summer
Carols on the Green
When: Thursday 12 December, 6-8.30pm
Where: Mount Eliza Village Green
Show us Somerville Carols by Candlelight
your favourite When: Friday 13 December, 6-10pm
Where: Fruit Growers Reserve
summer snaps! Carols on the Hill
For the second year, we want to see what
summer on the Peninsula means to you,
When: Saturday 14 December, 5-7pm
Where: Red Hill Recreation Reserve A safe New Year for all
your family and friends…this year or in Mount Martha Cricket Club Carols
years gone by. We’re working with emergency services to
When: Sunday 15 December, 6.30-9.15pm ensure the southern Peninsula remains family
Pull out the album or pick up your phone, Where: Ferrero Reserve friendly on New Year’s Eve. The following
just remember #summerisforeveryone to
give us permission to share on our social Christmas Carols in the Park restrictions apply over the NYE period:
platforms. We’ll be awarding prizes to our When: Saturday 21 December, 5-8.30pm
Where: Mornington Park • There will be no planned events (including
top picks too!
fireworks) on foreshore reserves
facebook.com/mornpenshire Rosebud Christmas Carols • Alcohol bans apply in public places from
@mornpenshire When: Saturday 21 December, 5-10pm
30 December to midnight 1 January
Where: Rosebud Village Green
@ourpeninsula • A person must not possess or discharge
Full competition details available online: Mount Martha Carols by Candlelight fireworks (fines will apply)
mornpen.vic.gov.au/summerguide When: Monday 23 December, 8-9.30pm • Flares to be discharged in an
Where: Mount Martha Community House emergency only
Photo credit: @tamaragrigg Carols by Candlelight in the Park • Rye pier car parks closed from
When: Tuesday 24 December, 6-10pm 4pm on 31 December
Where: 359 Point Nepean Road, Dromana mornpen.vic.gov.au/nye
mornpen.vic.gov.au/christmas
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A Australia
ustralia Day
is the day Rosebud
to reflect on Village Green
Day
what it means to be
When: 9am – 1pm
Australian, to celebrate • Free community breakfast
contemporary Australia
• Free family rides and
and to acknowledge activities
our history. We invite
• Live magic shows and
everyone to come Vision Australia Seeing
together and join the Eye Dog demonstration
celebrations across Sunday 26 January 2020 • Live musical entertainment
the Peninsula with from Party Doctors,
music, barbies, fun Indigenous Hip Hop
activities, fireworks and Project and The Warrains
so much more. • 10km fun run and
5.3k fun run/walk
ausdayfunrun.com.au
Rye Foreshore
When: 2 – 9.30pm
• Free community barbecue
• Live music and kids’
entertainment
• Entertainment by The Dromana Sorrento-
McNaMarr Project
• Official proceedings
Foreshore Portsea RSL
• Fireworks display* When: 8.30am – 1.30pm When: 10.30am – 5pm
• Free community breakfast • Official proceedings
Hastings • Live entertainment • Community barbecue
Mornington Park Foreshore
featuring FUSION
• Free activities for kids
• Live music
When: 3 – 9.30pm
Featuring Kate Ceberano
When: 9am – 2pm • Official proceedings Mount Eliza
• Roaming entertainment
• 80+ of the very best Emu
Plains Market stallholders
• Free Dromana Community
Group displays Village Green
When: 9am – 12.30pm
• Free kids’ activities
• Food hub
• Free kids’ rides and
activities all day Sorrento • Free community barbecue
• Official proceedings • Free community
barbecue breakfast
Bowls Club • Live music
• Free kids’ activities
• Fireworks display* When: 10am – 5pm • Mount Eliza CFA fire truck
• Live local entertainment • Opening ceremony • Mount Eliza Farmers Market
For full details of Australia Day events across from Matt Katsis, The • Barefoot bowls • Official proceedings
the Mornington Peninsula visit: Whisky Gypsies and the • Free sausage sizzle and
mornpen.vic.gov.au/australiaday Westernport Regional Band Devonshire tea
• Official proceedings • Kids’ events and raffles
*weather pending
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Local fresh from
markets the farm gate
T here’s no better way to discover the
Peninsula’s finest artisanal products,
freshest local produce, artists, local makers
and performers than by heading to one of our many
O ur Mornington Peninsula is regarded as one
of Australia’s premier food producing regions
and a world-renowned wine region. Our unique
maritime climate is fertile ground for everything from
celebrated community markets. avocados to artichokes, broccoli to beetroot, herbs to
mornpen.vic.gov.au/markets heirloom vegetables, goats dairy, lamb, beef, mussels,
chickens, wine, truffles, olives, garlic and the list goes on.
Red Hill Community Market Visit the MP Produce website to discover the
When: 8am – 1pm, first Saturday of the month best producers in the region from more than
Where: Red Hill Recreation Reserve 25 farm gates. It is a brand for people who
Considered the ‘grand dame’ of Victoria’s craft market, it want to know about the origin of their food:
features over 300 stalls of gourmet produce, fresh fruit and where it’s grown, who grows it, when it is in
vegetables and quality Australian made art and craft. season and how far it has travelled.
Emu Plains Market mpproduce.com.au
When: 9am – 2pm, third Saturday of the month The Best Bites Food Guide
Where: Emu Plains Reserve, Balnarring The Best Bites food guide features the ‘best of the best’ in
Home to the best makers, growers, creators and collectors safe, healthy and sustainable food on the Peninsula. Grab
from Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. a free copy or download it online. Try them out for yourself,
Mornington Main Street Market vote for your favourite in the People’s Choice Awards
When: 9am – 3pm, every Wednesday and go into the draw to win!
Where: Main Street mornpen.vic.gov.au/bestbites
Where the shops meet the sea. A homemade, home grown Mount Eliza Farmers’ Market
and home baked market since April 1983, the market operates When: 9am – 1pm, fourth Sunday of the month
rain, hail or shine! Where: Mount Eliza Village Green
Plays host to authentic growers and producers.
Rosebud Lions Club Market
When: 7am – 1pm, first Sunday of the month mtelizafarmersmarket.com.au
Where: Village Green Mount Martha Farmers’ Market
More than 100 stalls selling craft, new and second-hand When: 9am – 1pm, first Saturday of the month
items, produce and plants Where: Mount Martha Community House
Shop for local, seasonal, zero-waste and delicious
produce direct from the people who grew it.
mmfm.org.au
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parks & So many
recreation playgrounds
all over the
Peninsula
Playgrounds Mount Martha Public Golf Course
The Mornington Peninsula boasts 145 Forest Drive, Mount Martha
playgrounds offering a range of play Affordable golf for families, social groups,
experiences and equipment to suit all ages beginners and pros. 18 holes plus
I
f you’re looking to get active beyond the surf, sea and abilities. Check out our playground clubhouse with a deck and views.
guide for further information. mtmarthapublicgc.com.au
and sand, there’s plenty of options at our recreation
mornpen.vic.gov.au/playgrounds
centres, playgrounds, skateparks and more. Cycling and mountain biking
Skate Parks There are more than 30 cycle trails and bike
Pelican Park Recreation Centre Grab your deck and head to one of tracks throughout the Peninsula plus it’s
the Peninsula’s many skate parks. brilliant mountain bike territory at Red Hill
2 Marine Parade, Hastings
For locations visit: and Arthurs Seat.
Fully accessible heated 25m indoor pool
and toddler splash pad, gymnasium, group
mornpen.vic.gov.au/skateparks
fitness classes, personal training, child care
and a café next door.
Civic Reserve Recreation Centre
350 Dunns Road, Mornington
Gymnasium, group exercise studio, child
care, gymnastics centre, two-court stadium
and tennis courts.
Crib Point outdoor pool
31 Governors Road, Crib Point
25m pool and kids’ leisure pool with lawn
space, kiosk and picnic tables.
Somerville Recreation Centre
14 Edward Street, Somerville
New fully accessible centre with four
Come and play
multi-sport indoor courts, Pilates and
wellness studios, child care and café. a round at the
Shire’s golf course
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spot the Can you
find the
S ummer is for everyone and
so is the beach.
When we head for a fun day out, we
don’t want to arrive to find garbage everywhere.
R E M I & G R UB
10 things that are Please place all your rubbish in the correct
difference
bins provided. If the bins are full, please
not the same in take it home with you.
both pictures? Let us know that they need to be
emptied and we’ll fix it.
mornpen.vic.gov.au/reportit
1300 850 600
Remi loves recycling, Grub gobbles garbage. 10. Wheel centre changed colour
7. Remi’s shadow has disappeared 8. Extra sail boat on the water 9. Grub’s stripe is missing
‘We love it when you use the right bin!’
4. Remi has an apple in her tenticle 5. Remi has an extra tenticle 6. Pink bottle label is blue
ANSWERS: 1. Apple in bin is yellow 2.‘Rubbish’ is spelt wrong 3. Grub has a can in his hand
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festivals the
Summer really is for The Briars is a beautiful 230-hectare
everyone on the Peninsula. sanctuary that is one of the best kept
Whether you love music, secrets on the Peninsula. Its wetlands and
Briars
art, reading or cinema, woodlands are home to an abundance of
arts & culture
we’ve got something local flora and fauna, while the Heritage
for you to enjoy. Homestead is one of the first homes built
by Europeans on the Peninsula.
Events Mornington Peninsula
Regional Gallery
Summer reading at
our libraries
The Briars
450 Nepean Highway
Heritage Homestead
Immerse yourself in the
Josephine’s Restaurant
Open seven days per week.
Barefoot Cinema Civic Reserve, Dunns Road, Summer holidays are Mount Martha life of the Peninsula’s To book, please phone
26 Dec – 7 Jan Mornington made for relaxing with a mornpen.vic.gov.au/thebriars early settlers at the Briars 5974 1104.
Point Nepean National Park good book. Browse any Homestead. Join our
Did you know the Walks Angus and Rose Coffee
Portsea of our four libraries at volunteer guides on a
Mornington Peninsula has Drop into the Visitors Centre & Creativity
10 – 27 January Mornington, Rosebud, one-hour tour and explore
one of Australia’s leading and grab a map to discover Offering children’s
The Briars, Mount Martha Hastings and Somerville. the historic buildings and
regional galleries? Explore the many walks through the workshops and parties as
barefootcinema.com.au something new and discover ourlibrary.mornpen.vic.gov.au Briars. Look out for koalas,
gardens. Please call the
well as daily coffee and
exhibitions of Australian and Briars visitor centre on:
Rye Gift wallabies and kangaroos
03 5974 3686 cake. Contact:
11 January, 10am – 7pm international art. and birdlife. 5974 4833
RJ Rowley Recreation mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au Picnic and games Mornington Peninsula
Shire nursery
Reserve. Pack a picnic basket and Astronomical Society Browse the extensive range
The Rye Gift and Family blanket to enjoy some Public viewing nights on the of plants indigenous to the
Fun Day is a traditional Sublime Sea: Rapture and Reality time on the grass playing first Friday of each month. Peninsula as well as a range
athletics event held 14 December – 23 February outdoor games like giant Contact: of native Australian plants.
annually since 1975. Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Connect Four or Naughts 0419 253 252
Peninsula Film Festival and Crosses.
31 January – 2 February
Features the iconic Short
Film Festival at the Rosebud
Village Green.
peninsulafilmfestival.com.au
Gig on the Green
1 February
Mount Eliza Village
For a full events listing visit:
mornpen.vic.gov.au/events
Tamara Dean
Endangered (detail)
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national
There’s much more to the
Mornington Peninsula than
beaches and wineries.
Discover a world of stunning
parks & trails national parks, reserves,
sanctuaries and trails that will
delight the whole family.
Point Nepean National Park Warringine Park Balcombe Creek Estuary Mushroom Reef Marine Sanctuary
(Pictured above) Warringine Park is one of the best kept A boardwalk and walking tracks run about This area is famous for its sandstone rock
A special place rich with history, the park secrets on the Mornington Peninsula and a 3.5 km through bushland along the south platforms and diversity of marine life.
has outstanding coastal scenery and bird watchers haven. It offers walking tracks bank of the creek, from the estuary to the When searching the rockpools one can
panoramic views of Bass Strait, the Rip through coastal and creek habitat and Nepean Highway, where the track connects find many crabs, multicoloured cushion
and Port Phillip Bay. Explore the military forms part of the internationally significant with walking tracks in the Briars Park. seastars, numerous species of snails and
forts and tunnels, discover the historic Western Port Ramsar site. delicate anemones.
Quarantine Station, view the memorial
Red Hill Rail Trail
The Bay Trail This scenic 6.5km trail follows the alignment visitmorningtonpeninsula.org
where Prime Minister Harold Holt
The trail follows the Port Phillip coastline from of the old railway line between the townships mornpen.vic.gov.au/walks
went missing or simply enjoy the
coastal surrounds. Safety Beach to Sorrento, offering walkers of Red Hill and Merricks, meandering past
and cyclists great views as it winds its way vineyards and grazing properties.
along the foreshore reserve.
Devilbend Natural Features Reserve Mornington Peninsula National Park
The reserve includes the largest inland This narrow strip of coast and bushland
water body on the Mornington Peninsula offers a wonderful blend of natural
providing valuable habitat for 158 species scenery and fascinating historic features.
of waterbirds and shorebirds. Recreational The park is popular for swimming,
activities including picnics, walking and walking, picnics and nature study, as well
cycling, fishing, photography, birdwatching as surfing at ocean beaches like Portsea,
and non-powered watercraft. Sorrento and Gunnamatta.
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beaches & sun, sand
beach safety & surf
T
rips, so always swim between the flags. Don’t
he sandy and shallow Port
Jet ski safety Accessible beaches Phillip beaches from Mount
forget to check weather conditions before
your visit and beach signs when you arrive.
Jet skis are a popular activity at many Eliza to Portsea are perfect for
Mount Martha swimming and family fun. The ocean beaches
mornpen.vic.gov.au/beaches
Peninsula beaches. It is important to Wheelchair accessible beach matting beachsafe.org.au
remember however that they pose a of Portsea, Sorrento, Gunnamatta and Point
and two MobiChairs mornpen.vic.gov.au/dogsonbeaches
danger to other people if not ridden safely Leo offer good surf, but also have dangerous
mmlsc.com.au
and responsibly. The Mornington Peninsula
Shire will have Community Safety Officers Point Leo Rosebud Dromana Bay Mount Martha Mornington Leash free beaches.
– McCrae Life Saving Life Saving Life Saving
patrolling beaches for speeding and Sandcruiser beach wheelchair Life Saving Club Club Club
Please check
irresponsible riding of jet skis. pointleoslsc.com Club times and dates
Mount Eliza
Remember to Ride Right. Mills Beach, Mornington
transportsafety.vic.gov.au/msv/pwc Wheelchair accessible beach matting
and a MobiChair Mornington
mornpen.vic.gov.au/accessiblerecreation
Moorooduc
Port Phillip Mt Martha
Hastings
Dogs on beaches Portsea
Safety Beach Tuerong
Exercising your dog on the beach is
Sorrento Dromana
a great way to get outdoors, however
Rosebud
as our beaches get busier over the Balnarring
Rye Arthurs Red Hill
summer months, please remember Seat
dogs are generally prohibited on many Somers
beaches from 9am to 7pm throughout Merricks
Main Ridge Balnarring
the daylight savings period. Make Beach
sure you keep your dog on a leash St Andrews Pt Leo
Beach
at all other times, except when at a
designated leash-free area. Bass
mornpen.vic.gov.au/dogsonbeaches
Western
Strait Flinders Port
Cape
Schanck
Portsea Sorrento Gunnamatta Point Leo
Surf Life Surf Life Surf Life Surf Life
Saving Club Saving Club Saving Club Saving Club
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community keep safe
Summer can be a busy
time, so here’s some
handy info to make sure
information & healthy
you have a hassle-free
stay on the Peninsula.
Enjoy your stay Summer bin collections Buruli ulcer Beat the heat
Over 1.6 million people stay overnight Want to check what day your bin is Buruli ulcer is a skin disease With heatwaves a regular
when visiting the Peninsula each year. Our collected? Download a full schedule or caused by toxins made by feature on the Peninsula during
Short Stay local law aims to ensure our check your address online: the bacterium Mycobacterium the summer, it’s important to
local communities and visitors both enjoy mornpen.vic.gov.au/bins ulcerans, which leads to ulceration and plan ahead and consider how
our summertime. skin loss. Mosquitoes may have a role in you can look after yourself, your loved ones
mornpen.vic.gov.au/shortstay Recycle right transmitting the infection. Protect yourself and pets when extreme heat hits.
If you’re a guest in a short stay rental: Not sure what can and can’t go in your by avoiding mosquito bites and take the • Drink plenty of water
recycling bin? For a full list of dos and following steps: • Never leave anyone in the car
• Behave responsibly during your stay
• Park only in designated areas don’ts visit: • Wear long loose-fitting clothing outdoors • Plan activities for the coolest part
• No tents, caravans and campervans mornpen.vic.gov.au/recycling • Use mosquito repellents of the day
• No outdoor noise between 11pm and 7am • Limit outdoor activity during dusk • Ensure pets have cool water and shade
• Place all waste in bins provided
Waste-free Peninsula and dawn • Check in on others
When out and about, keep our Peninsula • Ensure your home is mosquito-proof mornpen.vic.gov.au/summerheat
If you live next door to a short stay rental: beautiful by disposing of all litter in one of • Wear gardening gloves and protective
• In the event of a disturbance or issue, our many public bins. Say no to single use clothing when working outdoors Be fire ready
phone the Designated Contact Person plastics to reduce waste. • Treat and cover any cuts or abrasions and If you’re staying on the Peninsula
• In the event of unreasonably loud music or If you see a full public bin, please let us know. seek medical advice if you have a slow- this summer, you need to make sure
irresponsible behaviour, call the new Victoria healing skin lesion or ulcer you’re fire ready.
1300 850 600
Police Assistance Line or report online at: mornpen.vic.gov.au/beatthebite
mornpen.vic.gov.au/report-it • Download the VicEmergency app
131 444
If you see someone illegally dumping • Check your Fire Danger Rating every day
police.vic.gov.au Thunderstorm Asthma
rubbish, please report them. • Learn about bushfire places of last resort
Grass pollen season brings a • Have a bushfire plan and leave early
Resource Recovery Centres mornpen.vic.gov.au/dobinadumper
seasonal increase in asthma emergency.vic.gov.au
Our Resource Recovery Centres (tips) are and hay fever, plus the chance
Accessible Changing Places toilets cfa.vic.gov.au
located at Rye, Mornington and Tyabb and of epidemic thunderstorm
are open every day except Christmas Day. There are three fully-accessible Changing
asthma. Find out how to protect
Places toilets available on the Mornington
There are also hoppers (smaller waste yourself visit:
Peninsula. For locations and access
facilities that accept household waste and betterhealth.vic.gov.au/thunderstormasthma
details visit:
recyclables) located at Sorrento, Flinders
mornpen.vic.gov.au/changingplaces
and Dromana.
mornpen.vic.gov.au/waste
18 19Mornington Peninsula Ask the experts at our
Visitor Information
Visitor Information Centre Centres. Let our local
experts help you plan
Dromana Visitor Information Centre your best holiday yet
Open daily 10am to 4pm.
on the Mornington
Closed Christmas Day.
Peninsula.
359B Point Nepean Road, Dromana
Discover something new,
5950 1579
get café and restaurant
Sorrento Visitor Information Centre suggestions and hear the
Open daily 10am to 4pm. latest news on events,
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. tours, art and activities.
38 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento
5984 0065
visitmorningtonpeninsula.org
Our Service Centres Snap Send Solve
Our customer service centres are open Have you found something that needs
from 8.30am – 5pm Mon to Fri fixing? Report it fast with the Snap Send
(excluding public holidays) Solve app for your smartphone.
(03) 5950 1000 or 1300 850 600 Just snap a photo of the problem and the
mornpen.vic.gov.au/report-it issue is sent directly to us.
Rosebud - 90 Besgrove Street Requests received via Snap Send Solve after
hours don’t get actioned until the following
Mornington - 2 Queen Street
working day. If the issue is an emergency
Hastings - 21 Marine Parade requiring immediate action, it’s still best to give
Somerville - 1085 Frankston-Flinders Rd us a call, especially outside of business hours.
1300 850 600
Event information correct
at the time of printing.
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