Melbourne's Bays & Peninsulas Travel Guide
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Melbourne stands at the crown of two peninsulas enclosing Port Phillip Bay.
Bellarine Peninsula, on the western side of the bay is noted for its ocean beaches, boating and the vibrant waterfront at
Geelong. Geelong’s wide streets and imposing bluestone buildings are a legacy of its boom era of the 1860s and 70s. Inland along the Barwon River, a network of walking and cycle paths provides access to leafy parks. Elegant
Queenscliffe, preserved almost unchanged from its 1890s heyday, is renowned for its stylish restaurants and heritage hotels.
Mornington Peninsula, on the eastern side of the bay, has been a favourite holiday destination for generations of Melbournians. A string of resort towns hug the sheltered beaches from
Frankston to
Portsea, while more rugged surf beaches face Bass Strait at the back of the peninsula. Mornington Peninsula National Park has excellent coastal walking tracks and the undulating fertile hinterland now supports a burgeoning wine industry and its associated restaurants and galleries. The oldest town on the peninsula is
Sorrento, the site of Victoria’s first settlement, where smart cafes and restaurants stand side by side with historic limestone hotels. Sorrento is also the departure point for the Queenscliffe ferry and scenic cruises around the bay.