Planning for Mornington Peninsula vacation? This Australian peninsula has some of the top-rated tourist destinations of the country. This peninsula is 90 minutes away from Melbourne. This place is also known as the summertime playground for Melbournians. Mornington Peninsula is a thin strip with Port Phillip Bay on one side and the ocean on another side.
Some of the best attractions in Mornington Peninsula include Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula National Park, Peninsula Hot Springs, Back Beach Walks, Point Nepean National Park, Blairgowrie, and Rye. This article covers the following three tourist destinations:
- Sorrento
- Blairgowrie
- Rye
- Portsea
Sorrento
Located before Portsea and after Blairgowrie, this is a popular tourist attraction on this Australian peninsula. It takes 90 minutes to reach Sorrento from Melbourne CBD. It is a cosmopolitan village. This place is known for its furniture and homeware stores, cafes, galleries and boutiques. You can stay in the iconic Sorrento Hotel and see the most beautiful views of the bay. This is where you will get to taste the best pub food in this part of the country.
Not only the village, Sorrento beaches are also very popular. Sorrento is on the narrow part of Mornington Peninsula. It has back beaches and a contrasting front. The north side of Sorrento has Port Phillip Bay. In addition to a lovely foreshore, its front beach also features sorrento pier. On the south side, you can visit Sorrento back beach with safe swimming areas.
All these attractions make this coastal town a beautiful holiday spot on Mornington Peninsula. You can easily find Mornington Peninsula accommodation in this town.
Blairgowrie
Holidaymakers love to visit this delightful coastal town between Sorrento and Rye. If you want to avoid the hustle of Sorrento and Portsea and you are looking for a relaxing vacation then you should visit Blairgowrie. This small town is a commercial hub. Blairgowrie has a boutique supermarket, gift shops and trendy cafes. Both locals and visitors love to visit the supermarket, trendy cafes and gift shops. You will find the best beaches of Mornington Peninsula in this small town. It has Bass Strait in the south and Port Phillip Bay in the north. Families love to visit calm sandy beaches. When it comes to a place to stay, you can find all desired facilities and amenities in a Mornington Peninsula accommodation.
Rye
Rye is between Blairgowrie and Rosebud. This expensive suburb has a large supermarket and a variety of shops and eateries. The Mornington Peninsula National Park has pockets of sandy beaches, rocky coastal features, scenic walking tracks and many other attractions. You must visit Rye if you want to relax and rejuvenate.
Portsea
It is a seaside township that features fantastic coastal areas. You will love the striking coastal walks and stunning scenic beaches. This prestigious township is 90 minutes away from Melbourne CBD. Many Melbournians have their holiday homes in this area. It shares its border with the Point Nepean National Park. This place has unique features. At the front, it has Port Phillip Bay with calm clear waters. It also has roaring ocean beaches. Fort Nepean has a historical significance. You have tranquil bush, wild coastlines and peaceful bays to explore. There are fascinating nineteen-century tunnels and forts. The iconic Portsea Hotel was recently refurbished. It is not difficult to find the Mornington Peninsula in Portsea.