Frankston is the vibrant, urban waterfront destination in Victoria where arts, nature and cultural experiences connect.

Just 40 minutes south of Melbourne, Frankston is strategically placed as the activity centre for the Mornington Peninsula and within an hour's drive from Phillip Island, the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.

Frankston has a variety of cultural and entertainment venues to suit all tastes. The Frankston Arts Centre hosts regular theatre concerts, exhibitions and expos, while McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park, located on 16 hectares of native bushland is home to Australia's richest and most prestigious bi-annual sculpture competition - the $100,000 McClelland Survey.

If you love to shop, Frankston has one of Victoria's largest regional shopping and service centre with retail outlets ranging from large department stores to boutiques.

For urban, chic, pristine beaches, picturesque nature trails and just plain fun, Frankston has it all for the whole family. Come and experience it for yourself. Frankston Visitor Information Centre is open seven days a week.

Come in and chat to a local with a passion for the area and pick up some brochures to find out how much you can see or do in Frankston.

Want to spend longer here? Make your accommodation booking through a convenient and secure booking service. Bookings are also taken for tours and event ticketing, along with offering a range of souvenirs and Australian made gifts.

Frankston also has excellent public transport links to Melbourne's suburbs as well as to the Mornington Peninsula and wider areas.

Local directions

Frankston Visitor Information Centre is located on Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront, off Nepean Highway. Melway Reference 100A A9. Travelling from Melbourne: Pier Promenade is located off Nepean Highway, approximately 250 metres South of the Davey Street intersection. Turn right at the Frankston Waterfront traffic lights onto Pier Promenade. The Visitor Information Centre is located to the left, near the Pier and Sofia Restaurant.

Facilities

Tourism awards

2011  - Victorian Tourism Awards  - Finalist

2010  - Victorian Tourism Awards  - Finalist

2009  - Victorian Tourism Awards  - Finalist

2008  - Victorian Tourism Awards  - Finalist

Opening hours

Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day

Daily
9:00am -5:00pm

Memberships

• Tourism Alliance Victoria
• Visitor Information Centre

Disabled access

Ramp access, accessible amenities, recharge facility for electric wheelchairs and scooters