Rosebud Vic 3939

Rosebud is a picturesque Mornington Peninsula holiday resort town 97 km south of Melbourne. It is popular for swimming, fishing and boating and is situated near the island’s national park. Rosebud was settled by pastoralists in 1830s and named after a ship that ran aground here in 1851. Rosebud markets 2^nd Sat each month. Wittingslow Foreshore Carnival (Jan), Rosebud Family Festival (Nov).

Accommodation: Rosebud has 4 motels, a hotel, 3 B&Bs, holiday apartments/cottages and over a dozen caravan parks. Visitor Information Centre: Point Nepean Rd, Dromana. Tel (03) 5987 3078 or 1800 804 009.