Mornington Peninsula info

So you have decided to come and chill out here on the Mornington Peninsula - what a great decision!

If you want to find a sensational beach to sit on and quietly watch the VCE years and tears pass you by then this is the place.

Relaxed, no pressure, no hassles from anyone, just a great spot to pitch your tent, sit down and quietly celebrate your toughest year so far. No fighting over a square foot of sand to watch the sunset here…..pick a spot and it’s yours!

If you are after "Party Central" then this may not be the place for you. But if you want a great spot for you and a few friends to chill and relax then we would advise you book a campsite early.

Yes we have some great pubs and clubs across the Peninsula, but we also have access to two of the greatest natural resources: peace and relaxation.

This year we will also have Red Frogs around ready to help you. What are Red Frogs you ask? Then you'd better check this out www.redfrogs.com.au.

So if you're heading to spots on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula - like Rye, Rosebud, Portsea, Sorrento, Hastings or Dromana - for your schoolies break, it's important to be aware of any local laws or issues that may affect what you can do during your holiday. Here's some info and tips to help make your stay safe and enjoyable.

We look forward to meeting you in November!

General tips

Bring your Medicare card or number with you
Bring warm clothing as weather can change very fast from hot to very cold
Bring several types of quality ID as the pubs and clubs are very particular about what types of proof of age they accept
Take-away food costs are generally reasonable, but it is cheaper to cook for yourselves
If you respect your neighbours you will find that they will respect you

If you have any further questions please call Mornington Peninsula Shire's Youth Services on 5950 1666 (Hastings) or 5986 3585 (Rosebud) or email mpys@mornpen.vic.gov.au.

There are lots of great things to see and do on the Peninsula so make sure have a look at the Shire's websites:

» Mornington Penninsula Shire Youth Services (www.mpys.com.au)

» Mornington Penninsula Shire (www.mornpen.vic.gov.au).

Surf beaches

This year there is only one of our back beaches being patrolled by Life Saving Victoria. This is:

Sorrento Surf Beach
Ocean Beach Road
Sorrento
Patrolled from 10am to 6pm each day

Please remember to only swim when patrolled, and between the flags at this location. The beach has a great kiosk open daily and heaps of free parking.

Laws

Drinking in the following places is illegal and will incur an on-the-spot fine:

public places
outside of the property you are staying
in cars parks, and
on a roadside

The local police are very friendly, helpful and professional, and will be able to assist you if required.

Local noise restrictions

Local noise restrictions apply so loud music, revving of cars or any unreasonable noise that can be heard from a habitable room during prohibited times can contravene the law and incur a fine.
Restrictions are as follows:

Motor vehicles (except moving in and out of premises), lawn mowers or grass cutting devices and other equipment with an internal combustion engine are prohibited Monday - Friday before 7am and after 8pm and weekends/public holidays before 9am and after 8 pm
Musical instruments and amplified equipment such as stereos, radios, TVs and public address systems are prohibited Monday - Thursday before 7am and after 10pm, Friday before 7am and after 11pm and Saturday/public holidays before 9am and after 11pm and Sunday before 9am and after 10pm

Roads and transport

Public transport on the Port Phillip Bay side of the Peninsula is buses only and on the Westernport side is trains only
Services are regular but don't run often, so bring a timetable with you
Peninsula Bus Lines timetables are extensive, so pick one up from the Frankston Train/Bus station or go to www.buslines.com.au/peninsula
Roads in the southern Peninsula are not well lit so bring a torch and good shoes for walking home

Doctors and health services

There are virtually NO Doctors or Clinics who still bulk bill on the peninsula so be prepared to pay $50 up front.

Public Hospitals

Rosebud Hospital
1527 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud, 3939
Tel: (03) 5986 0666

Frankston Hospital
Hastings Road, Frankston, 3199
Tel: (03) 9784 7777

Medicare offices

Mornington
Shop 1/6, 241 Main Street, Mornington Village Shopping Centre, Mornington, 3931

Rosebud
Shop 15, Rosebud Village Shopping Centre, 967 Pt Nepean Road, Rosebud

Medicare Public Enquiries
Tel: 13 2011

Other services

ATM

There are many independent ATMs in shopping centres but generally there is a cost to your account for the use of these. Use the links below to find your bank's nearest ATM:

Commonwealth - www.commbank.com.au/locateus/default.asp
National Australia Bank - www.national.com.au/About_Us/0,,13633,00.html
Bendigo Bank - www.bendigobank.com.au/public/about_us/locator.asp
ANZ - www.anz.com/australia/persbnk/BankingOptions/atms.asp
Westpac - www.nowwhereroute.com/Westpac/LocateUs/Australia/default.aspx

Internet access

Six public access computers are currently available at the new youth centre known locally as the 'Ylounge'. Here, you can drop in and have free internet access to MSN , My Space or just chill out with a game on the Playstation.
The new centre is located at 1 Nepean Plaza in Rosebud
Melways map reference 158 D12

Free meals service

Get free meals for unemployed, homeless, lonely and disadvantaged in Rosebud and surrounding areas at:

Vinnies Kitchen
Rosebud Shire Band Hall (next to Sound Shell near Memorial Hall),
Rosebud, 3939
Tel: (03) 5982 2081
Meal Times:
Monday, 6 - 7pm
Tuesday: 6 - 7pm
Wednesday, 12 - 1pm
Thursday, 6 - 7pm
Friday, 12 - 1.00pm.
Closed over Christmas Holidays.