Situated on the Mornington Peninsula, Balnarring is around 10 kilometres south-west of the major centre of Hastings and fronting onto Westernport Bay.
Balnarring Beach, also known as Tulum Beach, features sweeping crescents of coastline and a foreshore reserve which offers safe swimming along sandy stretches of the coast. Balnarring Beach holds the award for the "Cleanest Beach in Victoria" from the Keep Australia Beautiful Committee.
Merricks Creek joins Westernport Bay at Balnarring, forming a narrow peninsula of land which is traversed by walking paths and footbridges around the shallow creek. One of the most scenic parts of Balnarring Beach is around Cliff Road which is situated on a bushy headland. A walking track winds its way down the cliff face to the sandy beach below, offering spectacular views along the coast.
A large selection of wineries are located in the rural inland section of Balnarring and neighbouring community of Merricks. One of the larger wineries is the Marinda Park Vineyard which features over 6 hectares of vines, a cellar door for wine tasting and purchases, as well as provincial cafe offering French favourites with regional inspiration.