Option 1: Homestay accommodation - Applications closed Monday 3 December
For competitors and their support teams to be billeted to stay with local residents in their homes in very close proximity to the host club. Capitalising on the hospitality of local residents, this would allow teams to learn a little more about the local area and Australian way of life and would see approximately 1 - 6 people accommodated in each home as a mix of competitors and supporters.
Option 2: Camping
Click here for a list of caravan parks.
Mornington Peninsula Shire manages camping at the Rye and Sorrento foreshores.
http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/content/content.asp?cid=425&tid=425&tpid=396&sid=&spid=&cnid=2014
Foreshore camping at Rye and Sorrento is available from November to April, camping outside these times is not permitted.
The foreshore camping grounds offer both powered and non powered sites, for both caravans and tents.
The foreshore booking office is open from September 15 to April 30 each year and bookings can be made by contacting the foreshore ranger on +61 3 5985 2405 for an application form during this time.
The attached brochure provides an overview of the camping rules and conditions for your information.
Click here for further information.
Click here for application for Permit to Camp.
Click here for a printable camping brochure
Option 3: Hotels/B&B’s/Motels
It is peak season in January, however there is an abundance of accommodation on the Mornington Peninsula.
To book online and for further information on available accommodation and travel details check out the following websites: http://www.visitmorningtonpeninsula.org/ or
Exclusive Accommodation Rates for the 49er and 29er Worlds at Peppers Moonah Links Resort. Click here for special rates.
Sorrento YHA is offering special rates for Sail Melbourne competitors: Click here for special rates. Check out www.sorrentobeachhouseyha.com.au
For accommodation near Mornington Yacht Club and the Pacific Rim and Open International Optimist Dinghy Championships click here.
The following list is to provide an indication of accommodation available, please note Sail Melbourne does not have pre arranged special rates at these properties. The properties can not be booked through the Travel Office. Please check prices before booking. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars. Distances provided are approximate. December/January is high season for accommodation around Melbourne so we recommend booking early.
Balnarring
Balnarring Village Motor Inn
3055 Frankston - Flinders Road, Balnarring 3926
Tel: +61 3 5983 5222 Fax: +61 3 5983 2549
Rate: Single $72 - 122
Double $83 - 122 additional person $10Arundel Farm B&B
26 Bittern - Dromana Road, Balnarring 3926
Tel: +61 3 5983 2536 Fax: +61 3 5983 2588
Rate: Double $140 - 160Warrawee Homestead Restuarant
Cnr Warrawee & Stanley Road, Balnarring 3926
Tel: +61 3 5983 1729 Fax: +61 3 5983 2323
Rate: Single $120
Double $160Distance to WPM - 10km
Dromana
Dromana Beach Motel
91 Point Nepean Road, Dromana 3936
Tel: +61 3 5987 1837 Fax: +61 3 5981 9438
Rates: Single $55 - 90
Double $65 - 100
Additional person $17Dromana Caravan & Tourist Park
8 Nepean Hwy, Dromana 3936
Tel: +61 3 5981 0333
Park Cabin Accommodation 11 cabins accommodating up to 6
Rates: Double $49.50 - 100
Additional person $5 - 10Kangerong Holiday Park
105 Point Nepean Road, Dromana 3936
Tel: +61 3 5987 2080 Fax: +61 3 5981 0690
Park Cabin Accommodation 11 cabins accommodating up to 6
Rates: Double $137
Additional person $22Waihola Caravan Park
8 Williams Street, Dromana 3936
Tel: +61 3 5987 2281
Park Cabin Accommodation 6 cabins accommodating up to 6
Rate: Double $60.50 - 82.50
Additional Person $5Ponderosa Caravan Park
10 Ponderosa Place, Dromana 3936
Tel: +61 3 5987 2095
Park Cabin Accommodation
Ensuite Section 8 cabins accommodating up to 6
Rates: 4 persons $60 - 75
Additional person $5
Standard Section 3 cabins accommodating up to 6
Rates: 4 persons $50 - 60
Additional person $5Distance to McCYC - 5km, MYC - 20km, BYS - 15km
Hastings
Hastings Harbour View Manor
126 Marine Parade, Hastings 3915
Tel: +61 3 5979 3333 Fax: +61 3 5979 3206
Rate Single $88 - 132
Double $93 - 132 additional person $11Hastings Caravan Park
249 High Street, Hastings 3915
Tel: +61 3 5979 2700 Fax: +61 3 5979 2700
Park Cabin Accommodation 4 cabins accommodating up to 6
Rate: Double $61.50 - 64 additional person $11Marina View Van Village
38 Salmon Street, Hastings 3915
Tel: +61 3 5979 2322
Park Cabin Accommodation 4 cabins accommodating up to 6
Rate: Double $60.50 - 77 additional person $11McCrae
Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast
95 Cinerama Cres, McCrae 3938
Tel: +61 3 5986 8744 Fax: +61 3 5986 1544
Rates: Single $90 - 100
Double $110 - 130Distance to McCraeYC - 2km
Mornington
Brooklands of Mornington
101 Tanti Avenue, Mornington 3931
Tel: +61 3 5975 1166 Fax: +61 3 5975 9989
Rates: $90 - 165Mornington Motel
334 Main Street, Mornington 3931
Tel: +61 3 5975 3711 Fax: +61 3 5975 3772
Rates: Bed & Light Breakfast
Single: $72 - 93
Double: $72 - 93
Additional Person $15Ranch Motel
65 Bentons Road, Mornington 3931
Tel: +61 3 5975 4022 Fax: +61 3 5976 2082
Rates: Single $60 - 95
Double $65 - 95
Additional Person $11The Royal Hotel Mornintgon
770 Esplanade, Mornington 3931
Tel: +61 3 59755466 Fax: +61 3 5975 9115
Rates: Double $80 - 135Distance to MYC - 3km, McCYC - 20km
Safety Beach
The Valley Resort
Mt Martha Valley, Country Club Drive, Safety Beach 3936
Tel: +61 3 5987 3535 Fax: +61 3 5981 0878
9 apartments accommodating up to 4
Rate: Double $170 - $205Bluestone Homestead
Pickings Road, Safety Beach 3936
Tel: +61 3 5981 4073
Rates: Bed & Breakfast
Double $100Palms on Waters Edge
152 Marine Drive, Safety Beach 3936
Tel: +61 3 5981 0129
Rates: Bed & Light Breakfast
Double $70 - $95Halcyon Caravan Park
106 Marine Drive, Safety Beach 3936
Tel: +61 3 5987 2621
Park Cabin Accommodation 1 cabin accommodating up to 4
Rates: Double $50 - $60 additional person $5Distance to SBSC - 1km, McCYC - 8km, BYS - 20km
Tyabb
Peninsula Motor Inn
Mornington - Tyabb Road, Tyabb 3913
Tel: +61 3 5977 4431 Fax: +61 3 5977 3208
Rate: Single $71.50 - 99
Double $77 - 99 additional person $11
Yacht Club Abbreviations
MYC - Mornington Yacht Club
McCYC - McCrae Yacht Club
BYS - Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
Further information can be found at the RACV website - www.racv.com.au or AAA Tourism website - www.aaatourism.com.au