With the breeze in your hair, sun on your back, cocktail in hand - dinner with a water view is always a great option. Explore Frankston City’s top Waterfront venues.

No matter the day or night, Frankston’s nightlife will keep you entertained. Enjoy live music, dance to some golden oldies or the latest hits while sipping a cocktail or indulging in a glass of local wine or craft beer.

Enjoy the aroma of freshly brewed coffee as you settle into one of the City’s many cafes featuring fresh sandwiches, super smoothies, delicious burgers and unique vegetarian and vegan delights.

Frankston’s natural landscapes and outdoor experiences are ideal for families. Complemented by a wide range of family friendly accommodation and dining venues, Frankston is the perfect place for your next family holiday, daytrip or long weekend.

Take a moment to enjoy a long lazy lunch, Sunday brunch or mid-week indulgence with family and friends.

Join the Explorers Club and discover the hidden secrets of Frankston City!

Our Explorers booklets can be downloaded and printed from the links below. All you have to do is grab a pencil, set out and EXPLORE!

These fun activities are designed for kids under 10. Occasionally, some assistance may be required from an adult.

Once you have completed your booklet, drop into the Frankston Visitor Information Centre between 10am-4pm, 7 days a week to collect your Certified Explorer stickers. You'll find the centre just near the Frankston Pier.  Alternatively, you can send us a photo of your completed booklet to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and they will send you one of our Certified Explorer stickers. Please include the children's' names and a mailing address.

Share your photos of your adventures on Facebook and Instagram - don't forget to tag us @imaginefrankston.

The Visitor Information Centre, located near Frankston Pier, at the end of Pier Promenade, is a central place from which to base your activities. There is ample car parking, with toilets, a children’s playground, picnic tables and barbecues.

Fishing off the Frankston Pier is a popular
activity. A boat ramp and trailer parking is
available. The impressive Landmark Bridge is a focal point of this attractive precinct. From here, you can walk south along the boardwalk to Olivers Hill and return along the beach.

This walk could be extended by crossing Nepean Highway at Liddesdale Avenue to enter Sweetwater Creek Nature Reserve.
Alternatively, head north from the Visitor Information Centre, and admire the stunning sea views as you cross Landmark Bridge to the new Frankston Yacht Club building. Take either the dune boardwalk, or follow the creek along Kananook Creek Boulevard, which will bring you to Wells Street and the Life Saving Club. You can extend this walk by continuing north along either Gould Street or Kananook Boulevard, joining up with the Kananook Creek Trail at Beach Street. Follow this delightful scenic trail beside the creek, crossing several historic footbridges, as you wind your way towards Seaford.

FACT BOX
Location: Frankston
Melway Ref: 99 D10,102 B4
Area: 18 ha
Special Features: Boardwalks,
clean beach
Walking tracks: 1km+ 2km
Walking time: ¼ hour + ½ hour
Pets: Dogs on leash permitted;
restrictions apply between
December 1 and March 31
Managed by: Frankston City Council
Public toilets available
Information: 1300 322 322

REMEMBER
Please help by keeping off the dune areas and keeping your dog on a lead at all times.
Please also clean up after your dog for the sake of other visitors and the environment.

Stunning natural open space

One of the potentially little-known, but hugely significant highlights of Frankston City is its enormous expanse of natural reserves and green open space. 

With over 800 diverse and uniquely gorgeous open spaces, the totality of Frankston City green foot print exceeds 21,000 hectares, which is over 16 per cent of its total land area. The conservation of these natural spaces and the wildlife which abounds, defines the character of our blended Bush-Bay-City. Benchmarked against varied International, State, and Metropolitan Melbourne standards, Frankston City stands out as a rarity in the extent and diversity of natural open space within a single Municipality. 

Frankston City’s abundant natural outdoor spaces and attractions make it an ideal destination for exploration and discovery. 

While our natural environment is predominately coastal or near coastal, the full diversity includes manicured botanic gardens, hidden waterfalls, lush nature conservation areas, woodlands and forests, heaths and scrubs, internationally significant wetlands, waterways, state parks, sports grounds, cultural and heritage spaces, playgrounds, urban forest, natural parklands and trails. ​

Just a few of the highlights include:

• The Frankston foreshore reserve - significant both for its Aboriginal cultural history, geological and geomorphological features and its biodiversity values. ​
• The stunning one mile loop trail of Sweetwater Creek - a hugely popular hiking trail and protected for its flora, fauna, geological and cultural heritage values.
• KananookCreek - running for 7.5 km parallel to the coastline, this beloved walking trail links Seaford Wetlands to Frankston Foreshore.
• Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve - a stunning 98 hectare park, perfect for quiet recreational activities including walking, jogging, cycling, photography and nature appreciation.
• The 259 hectare Edithvale-Seaford Wetland (Seaford 158 hectares, Edithvale 101 hectares) - the largest natural wetland of its type in the Port Phillip and Westernport basins and listed as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention.
• Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve - a 214 hectare sanctuary to many threatened species. It provides a home for half the plant and animal species indigenous to the Mornington Peninsula.​

From Frankston to the CBD, to Seaford and beyond, outdoor dining is alive in Frankston City. Discover unique outdoor dining experiences serving up diverse cuisines in laneways, streets and open spaces.  

There’s never been a better time than this summer to soak up the rays, reconnect with friends, and dine safely - alfresco style - amongst a variety of new and innovative dining installations.  

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Escape to a world full of discovery, curiosity and surprise at The Dreaming Space. Located in the Activity Zone, it’s a place to let your imagination be stirred and your senses ignited.

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