The largest Local Tourism Association covering the whole of the southern
Mornington Peninsula. BEACHSIDE Members come from different sorts of businesses
including – retailers, water activities, accommodation providers, tour
operators, hotels, motels, booking agencies, transport operators, recreational
activities and golf etc.
"To promote tourism whilst acting with integrity to preserve the
environment for the future" ... The motto of Beachside Tourism says it all!
Our members are passionate about the Mornington Peninsula and all it has
to offer. With the largest membership of any Local Tourism Authority we
cover from Portsea to Safety Beach. Our members come from a huge diversity
of businesses - retailers, accommodation providers including B&Bs, hotels
and motels, tour operators, water activities, booking agencies, recreational
activities, golf etc.
Projects
Beachside Tourism has initiated a number of exciting projects which
enhance the information available to tourists and residents alike.
- Tourist Information Centre at Sorrento and tourist information
caravan at Rosebud during the summer season & various locations & events
during the year - all manned by Beachside Association volunteers
- Tear-off tourist map of Southern Peninsula - the first of its kind
for the Peninsula
- Accommodation Guide of all members
- Attraction and Activities Guide of all members
- Website showcasing all members to the public, and sharing information between members
- Assisted Mornington Peninsula Tourism with up-to-date information
boards at Sorrento and Rye
- Involvement in the Community
- Beachside members are concerned about supporting their local
community in a tangible way. Over the past six years we have
- Assisted the Uncle Bob's Club by providing lunch to the volunteers
during the Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal
- Consulted with the Victorian Channels Authority re the Channel
Deepening Project
- Assisted Vision Australia with their fun run
- Supported National Parks Association and Heritage Australia in their
expressions of interest re Point Nepean quarantine land
- Established the "Bernard Clarke Memorial Award" which is presented
annually to one of our members for exceptional contributions to tourism
during the year
- Manned a tourist information stand at the Sand Sculpting Competition
at Rye
Membership Benefits
- Monthly meetings in a friendly and collegiate atmosphere followed by
Dinner to further network & socialize
- Relevant guest speakers on topics of local and environmental
interest
- Networking across the tourism sector
- 'Swap card' racks set up at strategic locations along the Peninsula
that are replenished regularly
- A membership kit and certificate
- Banners produced to promote our Association at various tourism
shows, both in Victoria and interstate
- Familiarisation tours to see other members' businesses
- Social gatherings including the Christmas & "Recovery" Party
We are committed to assisting members in whatever way we can and all
members are encouraged to attend & have input at both committee & general
meetings that are held monthly.
Join us now! Membership of Beachside Tourism ensures a supportive and
nurturing community for local tourism operators. For further information
about Mornington Peninsula Beachside Tourism email one of our members below.
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