Mornington Peninsula Guide
We pride ourselves on delivering a vast array of attractions, activities, accommodation and many other services from the towns, places and destinations that form the Mornington Peninsula which embraces the picturesque Port Phillip Bay.Being a relatively short & pleasant drive from Melbourne, the vast diversity of landscape blended with unique experiences, will surely impress. Whether your young or young at heart, the Mornington Peninsula is an ideal location for a day trip, romantic getaway or an extended holiday.
Boasting many types of accommodation from caravan parks, bed & breakfast, motels and luxury upmarket rental properties, the region caters to all holiday budgets.
A selection of popular tourism destinations include:
- Arthurs Seat Look-out and Arthurs Seat chair lift.
- Gunnamatta surf beach.
- Ashcombe Maze in Shoreham.
- McCrae Homestead.
- Red Hill wineries and various cottage industries.
- Rye Day Spa and natural hot springs.
- Sorrento Ferry that travels between Sorrento and Queenscliff.
- Portsea Hotel.
These are just a handful of tourist spot available when visiting the Mornington Peninsula.
Having the assets of both Port Phillip Bay and Bass Straight enables many varied water activities. Popular spots like Gunnamatta & Rye back beaches offer great surfing. For boating enthusiasts there are a number of free launching spots with easy access. While fishing and scuba diving feature as popular pastimes on the Peninsula.
Throughout the Mornington Peninsula guide we have tried to include all aspects about this beautiful region that makes it what it is, a stunning tourist destination. If you have any queries or suggestions, please feel free to drop us an email. From all of us here at Mornington Peninsula Guide may your visit to the region be enjoyable and you leave with many fond memories.