Victoria · Mornington Peninsula Shire

Event Hire Mornington PeninsulaFor winery weddings, beach houses and bayside parties between Port Phillip and Western Port.

The Mornington Peninsula sits between Port Phillip and Western Port, with bayside towns such as Mornington, Mount Martha, Rosebud and Sorrento, and wineries and farms around Red Hill and Main Ridge. Weddings and summer parties make it a busy place for event hire.

What people hire here

Mornington Peninsula at a glance

Council area
Mornington Peninsula Shire
Part of
The Melbourne urban area, for most of the peninsula
Largest localities
Mornington, Mount Martha, Mount Eliza and Rosebud
Localities listed
39: 22 suburbs, 8 towns and 9 rural localities
Postcodes
25 postcodes between 3911 and 3944
Time zone
Australian Eastern Time, with daylight saving from October to April

Suburb, council and postcode details come from the Australian locality list that powers the suburb search in the brief.

Lawn party beside calm water under a large tree, with white high tables, a rustic timber bar, bentwood chairs and festoon lights

Settings

Vineyards, beaches and bayside towns.

Vineyards

Red Hill and Main Ridge

Hinterland wineries and farms suit weddings with views and space for marquees.

Beach houses

Sorrento to Rye

Holiday homes suit relaxed summer parties on the deck or lawn.

Bayside towns

Mornington and Mount Martha

Town venues and foreshores suit cocktail parties and long lunches.

Seasons

Peninsula seasons.

  1. Summer

    Warm days and busy roads. Book early and plan for sea breezes.

  2. Autumn

    Harvest time in the vineyards and calmer weather, a favourite for weddings.

  3. Winter

    Cold, wet and windy. Enclosed, heated spaces work best.

  4. Spring

    Green hills and changeable weather.

Local planning

Peninsula planning.

  1. Holiday traffic

    Summer weekends and holidays bring heavy traffic. Allow extra time for deliveries and pack-down.

  2. Two bays, two climates

    The Port Phillip and Western Port sides can have different wind on the same day. Plan for your site.

  3. Rural properties

    Farms and vineyards may need power and flooring brought in. Check with the owner.

  4. The ferry

    A car ferry links Sorrento and Queenscliff. Suppliers from the Geelong side may use it or drive around the bay.

Questions

Mornington Peninsula questions.

Answers for events on and around the Mornington Peninsula.

Which towns does this page cover?

The Mornington Peninsula Shire, including Mornington, Mount Martha, Mount Eliza, Rosebud, Rye, Sorrento, Dromana, Red Hill, Flinders, Hastings and Somerville.

Is Frankston included?

Frankston is a separate council area without its own page. Choose your suburb in the brief.

Do we need a marquee for a vineyard wedding?

That depends on the venue. Ask what the property provides, then plan cover for the ceremony and reception.

Build your brief

Planning on the peninsula?

Describe the vineyard, beach house or venue, your guests and the pieces you need.

There is no obligation to book.