Mornington travel guide
Mornington Tourism | Mornington Guide
You're Going to Love Mornington
With a population of 22 421, Mornington is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mornington to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Mornington
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Rocks Mornington (1 Schnapper Point Dr) and Assaggini (1C Albert St) are great picks.
When to visit Mornington
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mornington in January, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Mornington, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Mornington
Plane
Although Mornington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 54 km from Mornington.
Car
Another option to get to Mornington is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 46 km from Mornington. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Mornington. From Canberra, the bus ride to Mornington takes 772 km and will cost you around $224. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $244 for a journey of 1159 km.
Airlines serving Mornington
Where to stay in Mornington
Average rates range from around $289 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $473 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mornington
Most booked hotels in Mornington
Hiring a car in Mornington
Hiring a car in Mornington costs $81 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Melbourne.
Expect to pay $1.78 per litre in Mornington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.29 and $28.39. Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mornington, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.