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Melbourne’s Bays and Peninsulas are synonymous with fun and relaxation, and feature beguiling beaches, fine food and wine, chic beachfront towns and a variety of family attractions, hotels and accommodation. Melbourne stands at the crown of this region, with the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas enclosing Port Phillip Bay.

Stylish Sorrento and Portsea on the Mornington Peninsula are home to with antique shops, galleries, cafes and numerous walking trails along the ocean-facing coastline. Heading inland, you’ll find a number of boutique wineries around Red Hill, where many vineyard restaurants offer sea views and gourmet dishes to match their individual wines. On the Bellarine Peninsula, the historic town of Queenscliff is dotted with Victorian-era buildings, fisherman’s cottages, and fascinating galleries and shops.

Both the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas offer an assortment of water-based activities. Surfing, sailing, swimming and fishing are widely enjoyed, as is swimming with the resident populations of dolphins and seals. The region is also noted for its markets, artist workshops, gardens, year-round events, championship golf courses and fresh produce – you can pick your own strawberries, cherries and other seasonal fruits or buy a range of food directly from the farm gate.

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