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Mornington Peninsula has the best of the bay and ocean beaches.  Pristine clear waters and white sands.  A recent English friend said “who needs to go to the French Riviera when you have this at your doorstep”.  The back beaches are ruggedly beautiful and the front beaches shallow waters are ideal for children.  All lying aside quaint to cosmopolitan  seaside towns such as Sorrento, Rye, Dromana and Portsea.Suggested by: Sandra

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  1. 13 Rob & Meredith
    Aug 3rd, 2008 at 11:36 am

    So beautiful, accessible and varied

  2. 12 Julie Pratt
    Jul 30th, 2008 at 2:47 pm

    have been going there for years and been unable to find anything better, it has everything.

  3. 11 helen ellis
    Jul 28th, 2008 at 2:05 pm

    beach holiday apartments
    great 4-star, 2-bedroom apartments 300 metres from bay beach and shops, 3.6 km to dunes golf course, 5.6 km to cups estate winery, 5.6 km to hot springs. friendly staff, room for boat

  4. 10 Athena Prountzos
    Jul 28th, 2008 at 7:51 am

    So close to home, yet feels so far away. I close my eyes and imagine I am on a Greek island.

  5. 9 TRACEY QUINN
    Jul 15th, 2008 at 1:52 pm

    Any beach is great if you appreciate it but morning peninsula is special for me lots of childhood memories.

  6. 8 patricia bruce
    Jul 14th, 2008 at 12:04 pm

    The staff at Mornington Peninsula Tourism and very professional, warm and friendly, knowledgable and have lots of suggestions of things to do, places to see and are able to help out with the most suitable accomodation to suit your needs.

  7. 7 david o'dea
    Jul 9th, 2008 at 1:33 pm

    fishing off mornington pier.
    lots of calm, great atmosphere

  8. 6 Michelle
    Jul 3rd, 2008 at 1:31 pm

    In Summer there’s nothing better than taking the kids to Capel Sounds bay beach - the water is warm and shallow and the kids imaginations come alive creating islands and treasure maps, forts and castles on the sand bars all whilst Mum & Dad sit back and relax.
    Whereas in the winter the back beach makes you feel alive and in one with the elements. Rug up with your beanie & scarf and walk along Gunnamatta beach - the waves pounding down and the spray on your face. The wide expanse of sand before you with only the occasional fisherman or surfer in sight. Right your special note in the sand to a loved one - There’s nothing better.

  9. 5 andrea cooper
    Jul 2nd, 2008 at 8:37 pm

    Summer or Winter, Port Phillip, Western Port or Red Hill… diversity, choice, pleasure, relax.
    Accessible to Melbourne- day trip or a week

  10. 4 Patricia Letter
    Jun 10th, 2008 at 11:38 am

    Sunnyside
    Legal clothing optional beach.

  11. 3 Kerri-Anne
    Jun 10th, 2008 at 11:03 am

    The beaches are clean, uncrowded and close to Melbourne for daytrippers. The locals are helpful and very welcoming. Driving through Moorooduc, Tyabb, Tuerong, and Balnarring, we saw some of the most lovley farmland and wineries. We walked the Two Bays walking track and saw kangaroos and birds, finishing at Bushranger’s Bay. What a beautiful walk!

  12. 2 Ange Kenos
    May 18th, 2008 at 6:25 pm

    Some great beaches, especially the back beaches

  13. 1 Alistair Glass
    May 6th, 2008 at 12:13 pm

    Perfect to visit in ALL seasons. Play Golf at some of Australia’s best Golf Courses, View some of the most spectacular coastline in Australia.Visit attractions indoors such as wineries, art galleries, antique markets, hot springs/spas, exhibitions, great pubs and world class restaurants. Outdoor attractions include wonderful sightseeing excursions,wild life (kangaroos, echidnas,many bird species) Bushwalking and Beachcombing are also popular pastimes on the spectacular Mornington Peninsula. Spend a few days/weeks at one of the excellent range of Bed & Breakfast facilities.
    Return home fully relaxed and refreshed !