Beyond The Bays Tourism

07/05/2026

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Join a fascinating morning exploring the unique wildlife of Shoreham and Western Port.

This free community workshop brings together local experts to share insights into the lives of our iconic macropods—including swamp wallabies and kangaroos—as well as migratory shorebirds such as hooded plovers and red-necked stints. Learn more about the challenges these species face and the conservation efforts helping to protect them.

Hear from Craig Thomson (Save Kangaroos on the Mornington Peninsula) and Stephen Brend (Western Port Biosphere) as they connect local knowledge with on-ground action, offering a deeper understanding of the landscapes we all value.

📅 Saturday 16 May
⏰ 10:00am
📍 Shoreham Community Hall, Byrnes Road

Morning tea will be provided.
This is a free event, funded through a Melbourne Water Landcare Grant.

Places are limited—book via the QR code or email [email protected]

A great opportunity to connect with community, learn from experts, and deepen your appreciation of the natural environment right on your doorstep.

07/05/2026

Lentil soup…are you ready for soul-warming, hearty, comforting soup? Made by Linda so we KNOW it’s unbelievably good.
Soup flavours vary week by week so you will never run out of soup surprises.
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01/05/2026

29/04/2026

26/04/2026

Art, but make it outdoors… and a little unexpected.

To celebrate International Sculpture Day 2026, we’re showcasing just a handful of the Peninsula’s iconic public and private sculpture works.

The kind you stumble across on a walk, catch out of the corner of your eye, look twice at, and end up talking about: “what do you reckon that means?”

From the sculptures along the Montalto Sculpture Trail, to the bold works at Pt. Leo Estate Sculpture Park, to the Mornington Peninsula Shire public art you'll find on a beach walk or as your drive along the coast.

Each one adds a bit of colour, a bit of movement, and turns a regular walk into something a little less ordinary.

Keep an eye out today… you never know what you’ll find 👀🎨

17/04/2026

pack a sunhat, a beanie, bathers and a coat! Explore the Coast and the Hinterland this weekend. Great in any weather.

18/01/2026

The Balnarring Races 2025/2026 season is already underway. Save the dates whether you’re there for the thrill of the races, the picnic atmosphere or a great day out on the Peninsula! 🎉

Monday 26th January 2026
Sunday 8th March 2026
Saturday 4th April 2026
Saturday 11th April 2026

Tickets and packages available online or head to Country Racing Victoria website for more information.

14/01/2026

The Big Goose is open every day of the school holidays for plenty of farm fun 🪿 Where adventure meets animal farm – visit them for the ideal all-weather family day out 🙌

Open daily from 10am to 4pm. Explore animal shows, tractor rides, playgrounds, Café and the cutest farm animals! 🐮

10/01/2026

Forget Me Not Theatre has got their show beginning on the 14th January at the Rosebud’s Broadway 👏

‘Picture This!’ is an intimate immersive theatre experience that ushers small audiences through the cinema’s restless past. You move through decades as though gliding through layers of film. From wartime revelry to sixties swing, each era reveals what a theatre can mean to a community perched at the coastal fringe. The effect is striking: not nostalgia, but something closer to revelation.

From newcomers Forget Me Not Theatre, this rare, limited-run experience is not to be missed. Head to their website to grab your tickets now! 🎭

🚪 Doors Open: 7.15pm
🕰️ Nightly Show: 7.30 pm – 8.15pm
🎟️ Tickets $39

05/01/2026

Looking for advice or ideas on where to visit on your daytrip, stay or weekend away? Our team of local volunteers have got you covered at the ‘Fish Shed’ Information Centre in Hastings! 💙

For recommendations, tips and helpful hints on what to do and where to visit this summer (and all year round too!), our volunteers have got the inside, local knowledge on accommodation, activities, attractions, points of interest, restaurants and so much more. 👏

Stop in on your way down & have a chat – we’d love to see you!

01/01/2026

Summer in the garden at Merricks Store! Enjoy long, lazy afternoons under the picturesque vines, local wines, beers and non-alcoholic sips 😍

Feeling peckish? Think oysters, cheese and more with burgers served between 4-6pm. Kick back and relax for any occasion or for no reason at all because it’s summer! ☀️

12pm to 6pm daily from 27th December to 26th January (Closed 1st & 2nd January). Head to their website for more information!