Boating, sailing, fishing, walking, wineries, historic houses and more. That’s what you can enjoy on the Mornington Peninsula when you stay at Marina View Van Village.

Hastings

Overlooking Western Port Bay with its deep-water harbour, French Island and Sandstone Island, Hastings was established during the early 1850’s to support the local fishing and farming industries.

Today it is a thriving township and a desirable place to live. It has become a popular area for visiting tourists who can enjoy many water activities, walking, cycling and foreshore wildlife. Already boasting a jetty with its historic fish shed which is still offering freshly caught fish to locals and tourists alike, a superb marina complex, foreshore playground, public BBQ’s, cycle track and space galore. There are many new developments now completed to complement existing facilities. These include The Western Port Aquatic Centre, providing the community with a 25m, 8 lane multi-purpose pool with disabled ramp, spa and steam room, gymnasium and café. This is coupled with the creation of a world-class tourist attraction displaying the HMAS Otama submarine.

Western Port Bay

In contrast to Port Phillip Bay, the coastline of Western Port Bay harbours quiet coves and inlets, empty beaches for walking and picturesque coastal villages.

Some of the attractions include:

• The finest world class golf courses
• The gracious “Georgianna McHaffie” which cruises Western Port Bay while you wine and dine
• Spectacular rural drives
• Boutique wineries where you can enjoy robust wines
• A great variety of restaurants from family to gourmet
• Nature trails
• Wildlife habitats and reserves
• Secluded beaches
• Trail rides
• Horse riding
• Fishing charters
• Historic homesteads and buildings
• Day trips to Phillip and French Island by ferry from Stony Point

Port Phillip Bay

Sweeping sandy beaches, historic architecture, golf courses, sailing, swimming and lazing around in the sun, Port Phillip Bay has played host to thousands of holidaymakers for over 100 years.

Some of the attractions include:

• Arthur’s Seat Chairlift
• Nature reserves
• Historic gardens and houses
• Art galleries
• Cinemas
• Antique shops
• Mazes
• Coastal and hinterland walks
• Beach carnivals
• Street festivals
• Public BBQ’s
• Sorrento to Queenscliff ferry to the Bellarine Peninsula

You can enjoy some of the best street and craft markets on the Peninsula including Mornington and Hastings Street Markets, the Craft Markets at Redhill, Balnarring and Mornington Race Course.