Recommended attractions on the Mornington Peninsula include:
Ashcombe Maze & Water Gardens is home to Australia's oldest and most famous hedge mazes and circular rose maze. This unique 25-acre property has been carefully nurtured to delight the senses throughout the seasons with over ten themed garden areas, abundant water features, licensed café/garden terrace, gift shop and fun activities for all.
Ashcombe Maze & Water Gardens
Shoreham Rd
Shoreham Vic 3916
www.ashcombemaze.com.au
Tel: 5989 8387
Point Nepean is a highlight of the Mornington Peninsula National Park that was barred to the public for more than 130 years. Once the site of a quarantine station for immigrants and later home to a military fortress, visitors can explore a maze of tunnels, lookouts and fortifications. Walk, cycle or ride the Point Explorer to discover spectacular bay and ocean views, wildlife and tidal rock pools.
Point Nepean National Park
Portsea Vic 3944
As the winner of the Environmental Tourism category at the 1999, 2000 and 2001 Victorian Tourism Awards, Polperro Dolphin Swims is a Hall of Fame tour operation that offers people the opportunity to observe and swim with wild bottlenose dolphins in Port Phillip Bay. Our fully licensed vessel possesses a professionally trained and experienced crew to ensure an unforgettable marine adventure. Passenger safety and the dolphins' protection are of paramount importance, and so we purposely limit the size of our trips to guarantee a high standard of customer and environmental care. On-board facilities include change areas, toilet and a galley for serving refreshments. Wetsuits, masks and snorkels are all supplied. Reef and seal swims are a regular part of our trips, so be prepared to see and experience much more than just dolphins. Polperro Dolphin Swims offers a wide range of other services including Bay cruises, educational and historical tours, fully catered charters or a trip of your own personal design.
Polperro
Sorrento Pier
Sorrento Vic 3943
www.polperro.com.au
Tel: 5988 8437
For Adventure Fun Luxury and Romance, Sail Sorrento offers half day and full day yacht charters - see cheeky seals, playful dolphins, the South Channel Fort and Lighthouse, Queenscliff, the Quarantine Station at Point Nepean, the Portsea cliff-top mansions and Sorrento in a safe, serene and stimulating environment on luxurious yachts. Equipment includes diving platform, hot showers, toilet, stove, refrigerator, private double cabins and a comfortable saloon, AM/FM/VHF radios, CD player, colour television, spray dodger, auto helm, furling headsail and single line reefing.
Sail Sorrento
Box 394
Sorrento Vic 3943
www.sailsorrento.com.au
Tel: 5985 6559