The Bays & Peninsulas
Bellarine and MorningtonBays and Peninsulas
Melbourne is located at the crown of two beautiful peninsulas –Bellarine and Monrnington. This area is known as Bays and Peninsulas, and the region is a mecca for those that love relaxation and fun. As well as boasting captivating beaches, Melbourne’s Bays and Peninsulas offers superb food and wine, and smart beachfront towns.
The Mornington Peninsula is to the east, and is Victoria's oldest and most popular holiday playground. The narrow spit of land at the end of the peninsula has both calm "front" beaches on Port Phillip Bay and rugged "back" ocean beaches. Inland, the peninsula is an attractive blend of rolling hills and green pastures, terraced vineyards and bush forests. This is the perfect place to enjoy leisurely tours exploring wineries, berry farms, craft shops, produce markets and National Trust properties.
Bays and Peninsulas in Victoria - LighthouseWest of Melbourne is Victoria’s second largest city, Geelong. This is the gateway to Victoria’s Surf Coast and the Bellarine Peninsula, renowned for its bay and ocean beaches, wineries, boating, colourful coastal villages, golf courses, and picturesque countryside. The historic town of Queenscliff brims with Victoria-era buildings, fishermens’ cottages, and fascinating galleries and shops.
Melbourne's Bays and Peninsulas offer the ideal escape for two – whether it is a weekend of romance, or a longer stay you are looking for.