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The Mornington Peninsular lies on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay and just south of the city of Melbourne. This region, although almost on the city’s doorstep, maintains a semi rural and seaside lifestyle. It is an affluent residential district as well as being a sought after tourist destination. It is made up of a string of small villages that over the years have joined together while leaving pockets of agricultural activity between them. Mostly the region is known for its wine production and there are over 50 cellar doors to be found. It is widely regarded as the leading region in Victoria for the production of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and its reds including, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz are also of top quality.

The whole region is close to the waterfront and it is a popular family boating and fishing destination. There are also many things to do in Mornington Peninsula with numerous beaches which range from calm water right through to wild surfing beaches fronting onto the southern ocean. From Pt Lonsdale at its western boundary through towns like Sorrento, Portsea, Mt Martha, Rosebud, Dromana and Mornington there are plenty of things to attract the tourist. These areas are known as a playground of the rich and famous and the price of real estate here reflects the affluence of its inhabitants. Each of these towns has excellent accommodation and their waterfront and commercial areas are packed with great restaurants and excellent cafes. There are also a number of sensational golf courses that attract golfers from all over, for a round on one of the best courses that are available in the greater Melbourne region. Moonah Links plays host to the Australian Open each year and also welcomes visitors.

The Mornington Peninsular has some fantastic hotels, resorts and health spas to stay at for an extended holiday, or just a weekend away from the city. It has a diversity of natural attractions and thousands of man made ones. You can visit local art galleries, Antique shops, maritime history museums, and heritage listed mansions. You can play in a maze, ride a horse along the beach , swim, surf, fish or just relax with a great bottle of local wine in a waterfront restaurant. The Mornington Peninsular has it all so come and experience one of Victoria’s most sought after holiday destination.

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