Heading to Frankston City? Let us take you
As first thought, Frankston may not be on your list as your typical day trip destination. However once you know the real reasons this award winning top tourism town is booming, could we enhance the appeal? Create a little desire? We think so, read on!
Located on the south-east shores of Port Phillip Bay, less than an hour drive from Melbourne, Frankston is a cruisy, coastal city filled with colour, beach shacks and waterfront views. As one of Victoria’s Top Tourism Towns (2022) Frankston is a creative destination characterised by its arts, culture and events.
The city-bush-bay blend will have you stopping to experience coastal wanders, world class art, epic events and some truly unique dining and nature based experiences.
A city filled with endless colour, views to die for and with laneways which lead to water, its no wonder your going, let us take you..
TOP 10 THINGS TO SEE AND DO
1. Take a Tour
Explore Frankston City's street art scene by joining Australia’s Best Street Art Walking Tour (2022) in a 1.5 hour experience. The tour will take you through Frankston's laneways and streets to find out how artists from the local burbs, Melbourne, New Zealand, France, Germany, in fact, artists from around the globe are shaping Frankston's urban identity by creating unique pieces of public art for everyone to enjoy. With warmer weather approaching the twilight after dark experience could be for you, and now you can add on a beer and bao burger dining option. Check it all out and book ahead of time.
2.Take part
The city is a thriving hub of entertainment and events on a weekly basis. Make the most of it while you’re in town. Sunset Twilight Markets – live music, food and cocktails by the bay (monthly October-April), Little Beauty Market showcases over 100 of Melbourne's very best makers and creators (monthly September-April) and Seaford Farmers’ Market selling fresh produce (monthly) are some of our regular offerings and places to shop, eat and gather.
For our epic line up events sign up to What’s On Frankston or the Frankston Gig Guide, your weekly live music entertainment hub. Feel more like raising your heart rate? Elevating your senses? Having some good old fashion fun? Hit up the Playne Street strip (and surrounds) and the arcade, bowling and mini golf at Strike Bowling, Holey Moley, General Public and Excape, or for some real fash-un hit up Bayside Shopping Centre.
3. Take a Look
Frankston Pier is the place for the fishing folk, scuba diving community and weekend visitors taking in the water views. Underneath the pier is whole other world of colour and movement that beckons all to dive in and explore. On the pier itself, artist Louise Lavarack has created the sculptural installation Sight Line. Can you figure out the secret message? Beyond the Pier explore the waterfront to see sculptures, cross the Landmark Bridge to grab a coffee or cocktail and meander the boardwalk to capture the lights of Melbourne from Olivers Hill. 
4. Take a sip
Renowned for live music, the night life in Frankston’s city centre won’t disappoint. Head to The Deck, Pier Hotel, Grand Hotel, Cheeky Squire or The Hop Shop for fairy lights, live music, roof top bars, the city is also home to night clubs and more tradition pubs - we have it all. More recently Frankston City’s brewery culture has turned it up a notch. Now home to brewers and distillers such as Banks Brewing, Dainton Brewery, That Spirited Lot Distillers and Biersal Brewery which are four of seven stops along the City’s Beer and Spirit Trail.
5. Take a moment
Take a moment to surround yourself in natural habitat by following 7.5km walking trail along Kananook Creek. You’ll pass through urban Frankston and Long Island, into the peace and serenity of coastal Seaford and Carrum. Prefer to do it by water? Hire a canoe or SUP and paddle to Seaford where you’ll find a bustling village vibe, great food, cocktails, shopping, coffee and more
6. Take a photo
Instagrammable sunrises and sunsets are a speciality in Frankston City. Seaford Pier, best known for its crystal clear blue waters and pure white sand, is where you can get that epic shot around dusk or dawn. And while the classic beach boxes cannot be missed, it is the sunset over the bay and lights of Melbourne from Olivers Hill which will have your pic being shared by the masses.
7. Take a bike
No car? No problem. The City is now home to 150 pedal-assisted e-bikes to help you explore Frankston’s abundant parks, playgrounds, local businesses and attractions, in a sustainable and active way. Pick up from over 30 locations, easily located through the Neuron Mobility mobile app. Imagine riding across town and exploring the city's laneways and dining hotspots with ease. Stop for a spot of lunch, some shopping, then cruise over the Sweetwater Creek or along the boardwalk to Olivers Hill.
Speaking of bikes, Frankston is also home to an on-water option. Hire an Australian Waterbike (in-advance) for an ultimate outdoor adventure. Super easy to use and suitable for all activity levels.
8. Take a bite
Frankston has an abundance of destination dining options to suit every taste and any occasion. Home to an array of authentic restaurants and funky cafes and bistros, perfect for an early morning coffee, breakfast, lunch or dinner and spread throughout our urban city centre and waterfront precinct. Hot spots in town include the Norman Ave strip, vegetarian restaurant and bar Nature Cafe Bar, Turkish Tapas at Parcha and the newly opened Betty’s Burgers!
9. Take a seat
The Frankston Arts Centre is a unique premier arts and performance venue, providing the ultimate cultural experience. Theatre performances, live music, engaging community programs, exhibitions, creative new media installations and much more are on-show year round. Check out What’s On now and take your seat.
10. Lastly, take a break
What’s time for if you don’t make the most if it? Extend your time with us and take a well-deserved break, make a weekend of it. And if it’s not this time, we know our epic line up of events will have you coming back again and again. Find out What’s On here and book your next stay with us. With no shortage of accommodation, there’s something for all tastes and budgets. Plan your stay on Discover Frankston. But don’t wait - rooms fill fast!
Craving more? Collect ideas and inspiration from the source by following Discover Frankston on Facebook and Instagram or speaking to a local expert over the phone, online or in person at the Frankston Visitor Information Centre; Mon-Sun 10am-4pm | 1300 322 842 | 7N Pier Promenade, Frankston VIC 3199 |
More | Sports | Activities | Experiences
- Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) – State of the art gym, 50m indoor pool, sauna and wellness centre
- Excape Room
- Village Cinemas Karingal
- Bayside Rock Indoor Climbing Centre
- Gravity Zone – Trampoline Centre
- Zone Bowling – Ten Pin Bowling and Arcade
- Sk8house – Roller skating and inline skating
- Massage
- Golf
- Gardens
- Fishing
- McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery
- Historic Homesteads
- Karingal Hub Shopping Centre
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