There's a new style and sophistication here, and an air of the Mediterranean that makes you feel you're a world away from Melbourne.
Seaside villages such as Portsea, Sorrento, Rosebud and Rye started the love affair between Melburnians and the Mornington Peninsula a long time ago. Like many love affairs, this one has changed over the years - but fortunately for the better!
You can dine, wine, golf, shop and adventure - and at the end of the day just slip into a day spa for a soothing natural mineral water soak and a massage.
Here are five top tips for your stay:
Point Nepean, right at the tip of the Peninsula, is the best-known feature of the Mornington Peninsula National Park. It was closed to the public for more than 100 years, but you can now walk it, cycle it and delve into a remarkable military history that dates back to the 1880s.
There's seriously good golfing on the Southern Peninsula, with eight coastal and rural courses ready to challenge you. Our golfing tour operators can plan your stay and your play for you.
There's full-on adventure too, with beach and bush trail rides, dolphin swims, scuba diving, fishing, sea kayaking and fishing. At a more leisurely pace are guided bush and beach walks, and strolls through some of the Peninsula's most beautiful gardens.
The Sorrento Pier is the starting point for lots of tours and activities, including the Sorrento-Queenscliff ferry which can take you and your vehicle across to Queenscliff and the Great Ocean Road.
Call into our villages: Portsea (multi-million dollar cliff-top mansions, a hotel right on the beach, golf, a busy front beach with pier, a turbulent back beach), Sorrento (great style, lovely old limestone buildings, noted eateries, shops and galleries); Rye, Blairgowrie, Rosebud and Dromana all have tranquil bays and a great variety of seaside accommodation.
The entrance at the Port Phillip Bay heads is 2.7km and is a treacherous stretch of water called the Rip.
Many shipwrecks are testimony to its power.
Port Phillip Bay is a nursery for the wild bottlenose dolphins and their major birthing place is off Point Nepean.
There are approximately 90 bottlenose dolphins living and breeding in Port Phillip Bay.
AMBERLEE CARAVAN PARK
**** Spa Villas or En suite cabins.
All fully self-contained. In a unique bush setting with inground pools and spa, trampoline, volleyball, tennis and mini golf. Playground and BBQs. *****
Holiday Houses for your Exclusive stay on the Bay or Ocean side. for groups, couples or a family or 2. Children & Dogs welcome. Optional linen service or BYO sheets, pillowcases and towels. Flexible check in and out. Personal service.
From one night to longer stays
Three luxury self-contained apartments offer contemporary design with bay views. Explore the peninsula then come home to a gourmet kitchen, polished concrete floors, heavenly beds, air-conditioning, wide-screen LCD TV, Foxtel, DVD, broadband access & security parking for 2 cars.
BAYPLAY ACCOMMODATION - APARTMENTS, LODGE AND COTTAGE
Enjoy a range of accommodation options and amazing scenery on your doorstep. 3 bedroom apartments opposite the beach in Portsea. 8 bedroom lodge w private rooms, shared pool, lounge & dining in Blairgowrie. Cottage sleeps up to 6, close to Peninsula Hot Springs.
• Sea Kayak where Dolphins play
• Snorkel with Weedy Sea Dragons
• Learn to Dive in a Day (no experience req’d)
• Horse Riding, Surfing, Dolphin Swims…
• Accommodation available
• Tourism Award Winner
BAYVIEW, Located directly opposite the Beach! Views for ever! DVD Players, oversized showers, SPA and 2 Bedroom, Balcony with views available. Enjoy a country style breakfast on the balcony whilst gazing at the Bay. Mornington Peninsula conveniently located around our hotel.
New apartments for six. Two minute stroll to kid-friendly Rye Beach, playgrounds, boat ramp, shopping centre, supermarket, hotel, RSL, Tabaret and carnival. Less than 4km to golf courses, wineries, hot springs, marina. All linen & basic supplies provided. Luxury massage in-house
Charming 3 bedroom holiday house located at the historical end of the Peninsula. Nicely furnished, complete household and linen provided. Sleeps maximum of 6 people. Walk to beaches, shops, restaurants and dune walking tracks. Close to Sorrento Village. Short or long stays.
30 modern suites combine style and elegance in a beachside location, ideal for the perfect getaway. Facilities also available for weddings, functions and conferences.
Charming country lanes at Cape Schanck lead to this luxury in-house B&B rural retreat with picturesque gardens, ancient grass trees and kangaroos adjoining the National Park. One suite (max 3) with spa, private lounge & open fire. (Package for the National Golf Club).
• All day Breakfast & Lunch 7 days
• Private dining and function specialists
• Foreshore location, bay view back drop
• Mod Oz food, Fully Licensed
• Café-Lounge Bar-Food to Go-Functions
Only 75 minutes from Melbourne on the magnificent Mornington Peninsula, these four self-contained private beachside cottages are available all year round.
A short stroll to the child friendly bay beach and Rye shopping precinct.
4-star accommodation. Licensed bar and restaurant.
Adjacent to front beach, yacht club and marina. Minutes driving from the Peninsula's finest golf clubs and wineries. Short stroll to restaurants, cafes and shops. Swimming pool and BBQ facilities. Conferencing and group rates available.
This self cater holiday house has 2 bedrooms with 2 Queen & 2 Singles for 6 or more guests. Air con. One bathroom. Kitchen and laundry. Walk to Rye beach & shops. approx 15 mins. Children friendly. Dogs welcome by arrangement. Electric BBQ, fenced & gated large rear garden
Guesthouse and self-contained units. Located in heart of Sorrento with everything at your doorstep. You can relax in the old world charm of our historic guesthouse. For families and longer stays, our self-contained units are a great alternative.
Absolute Beach Frontage!!!
Just open the gate and you’re standing on the beach! Breathtaking views from this luxury centrally located two bedroom house with fully equipped kitchen, lounge and dining areas all overlooking Port Phillip Bay. Sleeps six overnight or weekly.
A Daisy hop from Sorrento and the car ferry. Each cottage is fully self-contained and within walking distance to beaches. Private and peaceful. Close to galleries and restaurants.
Bed and Breakfast accommodation.
Only 12 minutes walk to the bay beach of Capel Sound (safe for small children). Two fully self-contained suites with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Sleeps 11.
Ideal for couples looking for quality self contained accommodation directly opposite the beach on the Mornington Peninsula and a short walk to shops and restaurants.
Four open plan studios, spacious and modern, full kitchen area with all conveniences.
Everything you could want in a relaxing holiday. Deluxe villas, standard and en suite cabins. Powered sites. Indoor heated pool & solar-heated pool, camp kitchens, tennis court, recreation room, sealed roads, amenities blocks, BBQ area and a laundry. Short or long term available.
Situated along the Peninsula’s famous sandbelt, Eagle Ridge’s professionally designed course offers excellent year - round golfing. The new 1500 sq.m. Clubhouse and Conference Centre caters for all occasions, from corporate retreats to wedding functions.
CIRCA 1880 - Boutique B&B
Historic limestone building, luxury suites with queen or king size/twin share beds. Victorian fireplaces, exquisite ensuites with double spas, individual lounge/dining areas. 400m to the village centre
Elegant, secluded couples retreat in period style home, close to cafes and beaches. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, relaxing in the seductive ambience of a beautiful garden amongst lavender and roses. Traditional B & B, in 2-storey home: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 lounge/library.
Modern fully self-contained beach house, close to the beach, shops and boat ramps. Set in a lovely quiet location, it's an ideal place for families or couples with heaps of space for the kids to play or just relax in the lovely treed surroundings. Accommodates up to 6 people.
Be captivated by the Fairhills@Rye experience! After spending your day playing one of Australia’s greatest golf courses, you can unwind on the Fairhills balcony taking in 270 degree views through to the Cape Schank Lighthouse! Ideal for 2 couples or a golfing group of 6–8 people.
FAIRWAYS RESORT – ROSEBUD COUNTRY CLUB & GOLF COURSE
Located 70 metres from the 1st tee, Clubhouse, Restaurant and Gaming facilities. The setting is quiet and tranquil offering a peaceful night’s rest. All 39 rooms are spacious and modern (TV; Fridge; Tea/Coffee; Cutlery; A/C) with private courtyards. On-site BBQ facilities.
Wildlife, scenery & history! RORQUAL, a 12m stable vessel, is available for group charter & special tours for max 39! Qualified, experienced crew offer a personalised, hands-on tour highlighting marine life above & below the surface. Or create your own great Bay experience!
100mtrs from bay beach, enjoy beach activities, maybe a game of golf. Visit galleries, wineries or simply switch off in luxurious private unit.
Cooked breakfasts served in unit; barbecue in own courtyard.
AAAT 4 1/2 stars
A working hot glass studio and gallery. See molten glass made from sand transformed into art by traditional hand blown methods.
Open daily 10-5 pm.
For direct enquiries and information about Events please visit our website
Come ride with us!
No experience necessary
Bush & Ocean Beach Rides
Beautifully prepared horses
1,2 & 3 hr rides. “Open 7 days”
Props: Sarah & Joel Tipping
Located in the heart of Rosebud, Hazelglen is an easy stroll to Rosebud’s beach, cinema and shops. Enjoy Hazelglen’s beautiful gardens, including roses, fruit trees and magnificent 50 year old jade plants! An ideal holiday escape for couples, families or friends.
Visit our famous garden, enjoy our fabulous food. Stroll through 2 hectares of stunning gardens with water views and indulge in simple but stylish food from our ever-changing menu in Australia's only thatched roof cafe. Buy your Digger's plants and seeds from our nursery.
Luxurious, modern, private indoor and out, the perfect hideaway. Walk through the dunes to dsicover spectacular Pirates Bay, ocean beaches and rugged coastline. AAAT
Exclusive accommodation set on 40 acres of pastures and gardens . Secluded cottages with views, spas and fireplaces, plus luxurious bed and breakfast suites in the main homestead. Situated in the heart of golf, beaches, vineyards and all Peninsula attractions.
Situated only 200 metres from the beach and shops, Kaikora Cottage is a cosy and quaint fisherman's cottage, central to major golf courses, markets, Peninsula Spa, wineries and restaurants...a perfect 'home away from home' to revive one's spirit in the sea air.
Quality appointments throughout ensure your stay is one of comfort. Open plan living and dining spill out onto a north facing balcony over the lake. Amenities include King sized bed and double spa.
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Self-contained cottage for two. Delightful garden setting, 300 metres from beach. Easy access to all Peninsula attractions. Ideal for couples wanting a few quiet days visiting the Peninsula. Hosts - John and Joan Snellgrove.
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