Hastings

Make the short journey from Melbourne to experience life in a historic fishing village, and uncover a treasure trove of vintage finds.

If the pelicans can...
Watch the great birds assemble on the foreshore in front of the aptly named Pelican Pantry Cafe. Dine on the day's catch and sip regional wine to the sounds of live music. Round off the pelican experience with a dip at the Pelican Park Aquatic Centre.

Wildlife on and off the water
Catch the fishing bug from watching the working fishing boats and join a fishing trip or cruise around Westernport Bay. Jump in and cool off at nearby swimming and surf beaches.

Meet local characters, including the nocturnal bettongs, quolls, and pademelons at the Moonlit Sanctuary, and the koalas on French Island (catch the ferry from nearby Stony Point).

A vintage hub
Recreate the regional atmosphere back home with the vintage and antique treasures that can be mined around Hastings. Drop into The Vintage Shed and the historic Tyabb Packing House and get lost in another time. Dive into the neighbouring Tyabb Art and Craft Village for handmade artisan crafts. Get frocked up like the days of yore in vintage finds from The Vintage Emporium.