Rosebud is located on the Mornington Peninsula, located between Rye and Dromna and is approximately a 1 hour and 15 minute drive (90 kilometres) south of Melbourne. . The area has awesome garden strips, paved areas and wood carvings of local identities from the past. Shopping is abundant with the Rosebud Plaza Shopping Centre, Rosebud Beach Shopping Centre, Rosebud Central Shopping Centre and local cinema complex.
A focal point of Rosebud is the pier which is surrounded by safe swimming beaches along a sandy bay coastline. There are plenty of sporting activities for visitors plus several golf courses within a short distance. There are several large sports reserves including Olympic Park and Trueman Road Recreational Reserve and YAWA.