Rosebud Travel Guide

Melbourne

Rosebud featuring a beach
Rosebud featuring a beach
Rosebud which includes general coastal views as well as a family
Rosebud which includes general coastal views as well as an individual male
Rosebud which includes a sandy beach

Sheltered beaches and campsites fringed by pretty banksias and she-oaks at the foothills of Arthur’s Seat make this town a favourite for laid-back travellers.

Visit the seaside town of Rosebud to enjoy its shallow Port Phillip Bay beaches and a scenic foreshore forested with native vegetation. Named after an English schooner that washed ashore in 1855, Rosebud is an idyllic escape where you can spend days by the beach and nights in atmospheric restaurants, sampling Mornington Peninsula regional wines and beers.

Stroll along Rosebud’s sandy main beach and take in views of Melbourne’s city skyline. Bring a towel and a sun umbrella to enjoy the ambiance of the seaside in comfort. Kids will love splashing in the shallows or peering into the deeper waters off the long Rosebud Pier. Explore the forested foreshore and see gorgeous native coastal flora, such as tea trees, she-oaks and banksias.

Rosebud is a popular town in Mornington Peninsula for its shopping precincts. You can find a busy strip of shops, bars, restaurants and cafés on the coastal Point Nepean Road. Rosebud Plaza and the Rosebud Beach Shopping Centre also offer a diverse range of shops and cafés, as well as Peninsula Cinemas for those rainy days.

Pick up unique handcrafted souvenirs, vintage items and local produce at Rosebud’s weekend markets. The Rosebud Sunday Market is held on the first Sunday of the month on Point Nepean Road.

Take in the stunning bushland surroundings by playing a round of golf at Rosebud’s golf courses or checking out the granite peak of Arthur’s Seat. Located approximately 8 kilometres (4.9 miles) away in Arthur’s Seat State Park, this distinctive hill can be traversed on foot or with a car.

In the evenings, hit the local wine bars to taste regional cool-climate wines from the local area, including Red Hill’s renowned pinot noirs and chardonnays.

Rosebud can be reached within 90 minutes by car from Melbourne. To reach the town via public transport, take a 1-hour train ride to Frankston and connect with local buses.


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Top hotels in Rosebud

Fairways Resort

Fairways Resort

4 out of 5
207 Boneo Road, Rosebud, VIC
The price is ₹8,093 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
₹8,093
₹8,963 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location Great customer service"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Fairways Resort
Seahorse Motel

Seahorse Motel

3.5 out of 5
29-31 Chapel Street, Cowes, VIC
The price is ₹7,137 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹7,137
₹7,851 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Cowes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (916 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable, well equipped"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Seahorse Motel
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island

4 out of 5
2128 Phillip Island Road, Cowes, VIC
The price is ₹13,714 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
₹13,714
₹15,085 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly resort in Cowes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff were friendly, helpful and professional. We stayed in a 2 bedroom villa and it was spacious, clean and had everything we needed including a kitchen, lounge room, toilet separate to the bathroom, washer and dryer. It was perfect for my partner and I, and our two kids. There was plenty of ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island
North Pier Hotel

North Pier Hotel

3 out of 5
5 The Esplanade, Cowes, VIC
The price is ₹5,312 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹5,312
₹5,873 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Cowes. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The bay room views are wonderful. The rooms were spacious, although the bathrooms are curious with an added changing area without seating or a place to hang clothes/robes. The walls are thin, however, and noise carried between rooms easily."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

North Pier Hotel
RACV Cape Schanck Resort

RACV Cape Schanck Resort

5 out of 5
Trent Jones Drive, Cape Schanck, VIC
The price is ₹11,065 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹11,065
₹12,281 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (925 reviews)
"Had a great stay but the attitude of the staff at front desk was really disappointing. I also asked for an extra bed in a large king room for my nephew who wanted to stay and was told there wasn’t enough room when the room was the small size of a one bed apartment! They said it was for fire safety ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

RACV Cape Schanck Resort
InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula by IHG

InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula by IHG

5 out of 5
23 Constitution Hill Road, Sorrento, VIC
The price is ₹17,588 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
₹17,588
₹19,347 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (98 reviews)
"The staff were lovely the room was very nice and cozy made for the perfect winter getaway with our little family"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula by IHG
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Dromana showing general coastal views and hiking or walking as well as a large group of people

Dromana

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Dromana. You might want to make time for a stop at Dromana Beach or Heronswood Garden.

Dromana
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Rye

Beaches, spas and hot springs are just a few things travellers enjoy about Rye. Check out Rye Beach or The Dunes Golf Links while you're exploring the area.

Rye
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Blairgowrie

Beaches, cafes and spas are some highlights of Blairgowrie. Make a stop by Blairgowrie Beach or Rye Beach while you're exploring.

Blairgowrie
Sorrento featuring a sandy beach and water sports

Sorrento

Sorrento is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sorrento Front Beach and Searoad Ferry Terminal.

Sorrento
Mornington which includes signage

Mornington

Spas, restaurants and beaches are some highlights of Mornington. Make a stop by Mornington Park or Fossil Beach Geological Reserve while you're exploring.

Mornington
St Kilda which includes a coastal town, a city and a high-rise building

St Kilda

St Kilda is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Acland Street and Fitzroy Street, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Melbourne.

St Kilda


Rosebud Travel Guide