Only 10
minutes from the
rental
accommodation you have the Mornington Peninsula.
It is on the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay, and feels like an
island with a vast ocean to the south and bays and sheltered
beaches on either side. Fertile hills roll down to pretty
beaches or harbours and serene bay views abound.
Some of Australia's best sandy beaches can be found here and
every kind of water activity is available, from sailing and
surfing to fishing and dolphin swims. There are also majestic
coastal walks past sand dunes, beaches, cliffs and lighthouses.
On the bay side of the peninsula, visit stylish Sorrento with
its fine 19th century buildings and excellent eateries,
boutiques and galleries. Stop off at Mornington and enjoy its
cosmopolitan sidewalk cafes and picturesque harbour. On the
other side of the peninsula visit the charming fishing hamlet of
Flinders and take a trip to nearby Cape Schanck where you can
enjoy superb views of Bass Strait.
Alternatively head inland and explore the abundance of vineyards
and orchards tucked away among the rolling hills of Red Hill and
Main Ridge. Wineries and restaurants overlook the blue waters of
Port Phillip Bay to the west and Western Port Bay to the east
and the peninsula's orchards sell fresh produce direct from the
farmgate.
For anybody who has ever teed up, the Mornington Peninsula is
golfing heaven. Take on the daunting Moonah Links, specifically
designed for the prestigious Australian Open, or head to The
Dunes, a Scottish-style links layout rated as one of the top 15
courses in Australia.
The region is also noted for its historic homes and gardens and
has been a retreat for artists for more than a century. Visit
some of the excellent galleries and craft markets at towns such
as Red Hill and Mornington
Drive along the coastlines with their waterfront restaurants,
cafes and lavish cliff-top mansions and you could well imagine
that you've arrived in the Mediterranean.
The Mornington Peninsula has long been a favourite destination
for lazy beachside holidays that come with green hinterlands and
wild ocean beaches on the side. But if you haven't visited us
for some time, you'll be very pleasantly surprised at how the
Peninsula has completely redefined the traditional beachside
holiday.
Cliff-top mansions, lively local markets, grand historic gardens
and galleries spilling over with art and antiques create colour
and life around our seaside villages.
Our bays tempt you with every type of water sport you could wish
for, from sailing to scuba diving, fishing to sea kayaking.
You can walk for quiet miles along coastal trails, through
national parks and on peaceful country lanes, breathing in
ocean-fresh air that's instant balm for the weary mind and body.
Indulgence is now something we also do very well on the
Mornington Peninsula too.
Our wineries offer 50 cellar doors, along with restaurants and
cafes set in beautifully landscaped gardens and on terraces
overlooking the vines. A wine-tasting can stretch into lunch or
dinner, and then into an overnight stay in a luxurious suite.
A game of golf on one of our 18 courses can also stretch into a
post-game drink on a shady veranda, dinner in a fine restaurant
and a night in a resort hotel right on the golf course.
Hidden along our hinterland roads are European-style country
retreats, intimate hotels, cottages and charming B&Bs. Our
coastal accommodation includes beachside luxury in contemporary
suites, limestone-and-lace B&Bs and heritage hotels - all with a
bonus of fresh sea breezes.
How far do you have to travel to indulge in all this? We're just
10 minutes from
GumTree Villa, even though our
Mediterranean-like coastline may make you feel we're a world
away.
