BLAIRGOWRIE SORRENTO PORTSEA

BLAIRGOWRIE SORRENTO PORTSEA

Whether you’re enjoying fresh oysters at The Conti, exploring a historical site or paddling out in the waves, it’s time to break out the sunscreen because the southern tip of the Mornington Peninsula is calling.

Blairgowrie is ideal for a back-to-basics beach holiday, offering small-town charm, plenty of great cafes and shops, and a 200m jetty known as the most popular shore dive site for recreational scuba diving inside Port Phillip. The 5km beach has a continuous foreshore reserve offering an idyllic backdrop for walking, swimming, and water activities. Sign up for sailing lessons at the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron or simply admire the view while enjoying a meal.

The calm, crescent-shaped front beach at Sorrento is perfect for a family day out, as is the Sorrento Historic Park on the clifftop above, featuring colourful garden beds, lawns, barbecues, a children's playground, and walking tracks with scenic views. The rugged back beach is for the more adventurous – surf, soak in the scenery at one of five lookouts, or explore enormous rock pools at low tide. The main street shops will satisfy all your cravings, whether it be for art, books, coffee, food, clothing, or one of their famous vanilla slices.

As the Peninsula reaches its pointy end, there’s glamour, allure and history on display at Portsea. Point Nepean National Park features an intriguing labyrinth of tunnels and forts, built to guard the Heads. At the fascinating Quarantine Station, there are almost 50 heritage-listed buildings that tell the tale of how immigrants spent their first weeks in Australia. See how the other half live as you take in the upmarket dream homes and private jetties on the clifftop Millionaires Walk, then finish your day at the iconic Portsea Hotel as you wine, dine and take in the ocean views. You’ll definitely feel like you’re on holiday!