Discover Mount Eliza

Mount Eliza combines an extensive coastline with distinctive habitats, sailing activities, a monthly Farmers’ Market and Mount Eliza Regional Park. When planning your stay, you can choose between the beach and coastal scenery, a visit to the market, sailing activities and walks. There are practical details to consider, too: access to Ranelagh Beach is via steep steps, and the sailing programs run during the sailing season.

Coastal scenery and beaches

The Mount Eliza Foreshore stretches for more than 6 km along Port Phillip Bay. Six quiet beaches lie along this stretch, from Daveys Bay in the north to Sunnyside Beach in the south. The coastline provides a clear geographical setting for your explorations.

Native coastal plants such as Coastal Headland Scrub and Coast Banksia Woodland, as well as freshwater wetlands, are part of the character of the foreshore. These diverse habitats provide a home for a variety of wildlife. This offers a different perspective on the coast during your visit than a day spent solely at the beach: vegetation and wetlands shape the area alongside the sand and water.

At Ranelagh Beach, sandy shores, headlands and colourful beach huts meet. Access is via the southern section of Earimil Drive and a path with steep steps down to the beach. Factor in these steps when planning your day if Ranelagh Beach is on your itinerary.

Market, sailing and Regional Park

The Mount Eliza Farmers’ Market takes place on the fourth Sunday of every month from 9 am to 1 pm, whatever the weather. Seasonal produce is available there. If a visit to the market is part of your plans, you can match its regular monthly date with your travel dates.

During the sailing season, the Davey’s Bay Yacht Club offers sailing programs on Friday evenings and Sundays for children, young people and adults. They cater to people with different levels of experience, from beginners to those interested in competitive sailing. Beach and keelboat races also take place on Sunday afternoons. So, alongside the programs, races are another weekend option; check the dates of the activities before your trip.

Mount Eliza Regional Park has picnic areas and a playground and is suited to scenic walks. Dogs are permitted off leash in a designated area. The park offers several specific options: you can plan a walk, use the picnic areas or visit the playground; dogs may run off leash in the designated area.

Planning your stay in Mount Eliza

When looking for a holiday rental in Mount Eliza, it helps to first consider which experiences you want to shape your stay: coastal scenery and the beach, the monthly market, sailing during the season or walks in the Regional Park. The steep steps at Ranelagh Beach and the seasonal nature of the sailing programs are separate factors to consider when planning.

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