The Mornington Peninsula in Pictures: 45 Stunning Instagram Photos

Whether you love nature, photography, food, wine, or outdoor adventures, Mornington Peninsula is a dream come true. You’ll find lavender fields, hot springs, vineyards, quality cafés and restaurants, crystal clear waters, walking trails, jetties, brightly painted beach houses, markets, and local produce. So slip into low gear and take your time meandering through this small but vibrant part of Victoria. Photographers have been credited with their Instagram names.

The turquoise waters of Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: _Deanie_

Camping by the beach. Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Aisha_Jade

A Mini Kitchen, Rye. On the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Miss.Lissa_camera — A message with your coffee. “Some day everything will make perfect sense, so for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears, and keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason.” *A Mini Kitchen* in Rye. On the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Miss.Lissa_camera

Crystal clear waters. Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: NathanMarshal.au

Benton Rise Farm and their free range chickens. Mornington Pensinsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: BentonRiseFarm

Easy like Sunday morning. Photo: YoungBeauty_Salon

RED HILL

Chardonnay and a view at Port Phillip Estate. Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: the_backpack_

MORNINGTON

FRANKSTON

dog-friendly Franklin Coffee, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia — Dog-friendly Franklin Coffee, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Road tripping the Mornington Peninsula Victoria, Australia. Photo: ThisDarlingHeart

MOUNT MARTHA

Mount Martha, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Q_Strategies

Fresh way to start the morning. Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Matt_Burgess_Photo

Cliff jumping at the Pillars, Mount Martha. Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: MollyHeath_Photographer

Cliff jumping at the Pillars, Mount Martha. Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: AshleyNLincoln

Turquoise waters at the Pillars, Mount Martha. Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: BeachMatt

Balcombe Creek Boardwalk, Mount Martha. Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: KateWalker_Design

DROMANA – Safety Beach

Franklin's Lookout, Arthur's Seat State Park, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia — Franklin’s Lookout, Arthur’s Seat State Park, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: TheStudentTravels

Dees Kitchen, Dromana. Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: DeesKitchenDromana

The Alley Espresso, Dromana. Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Richard.Pix

Chili harvest at Heronswood, Dromana. Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: SmileWithHealth

Cafe Del Sol, Safety Beach, Dromana. Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: CafeDelSolCaravan

Enchanted Adventure Garden, Arthurs Seat near Mount Martha. Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: EnchantedAdventure

ROSEBUD

SORRENTO – Portsea, Back Beach, Blairgowrie

Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: RegularSteve

Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: AlWilsonPics

Rockpool swimming at Back Beach, Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: HelloItsMary

Blairgowrie Back Beach, Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: TheLoveAssembly

Portsea jetties, Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: JemilioCano

Swimming at Diamond Bay in Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: EbFlett

Café culture in Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Sorrento_village

Kayaking. Best way to explore the Mornington Peninsula. Victoria, Australia. Photo: JakeDoh

Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula. Victoria, Australia. Photo: TimMirdz

PENINSULA HOT SPRINGS

Eagle Ridge Golf Course near Mornington Hot Springs, Mornington Peninsula. Victoria, Australia. Photo: EagleRidgeGolf

peninsulahotsprings — Peninsula Hot Springs near Fingal, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: PeninsulaHOtSprings

Gunnamatta Trail Rides on Gunnamatta Beach. Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Photo: GunnamattaTrailRides

CAPE SCHANCK

FLINDERS

SOMERS

SHOREHAM

ashcombemaze — Ashcombe Maze and Lavender Gardens.

A great way to see Australia is by road trip, and an economical way of doing that is by hiring a campervan. For trips longer than three months, the best deal is to buy a used campervan and sell it back when you’re finished.

For more blogs about the region, visit the blog map.

Happy travels!

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5 thoughts on “The Mornington Peninsula in Pictures: 45 Stunning Instagram Photos”

Emmanuella says:

February 1, 2016 at 9:36 am

I am so glad I FINALLY found a blog with pics and location for Mornington!!! Thank you

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1. Jodie Brownlee says:
  
  February 2, 2016 at 11:12 pm
  
  I know what you mean. There are not enough blogs that map what they’re writing about so that you can actually find it. 🙂
  
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Klara says:

September 20, 2015 at 9:44 am

I have read so many articles or reviews concerning the blogger
lovers but his piece of writing is genuinely a nice post, keep it up.

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1. Jodie Brownlee says:
  
  September 20, 2015 at 2:02 pm
  
  Thank you so much, Klara. It is always nice to hear. 🙂
  
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2. Jodie Brownlee says:
  
  October 25, 2015 at 11:59 pm
  
  Thank you for your kind words, Klara.
  
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