Mornington Peninsula and Bellarine travel guide

The Mornington Peninsula and Bellarine regions offer diverse activities for summer weekend trips, connected by the Sorrento to Queenscliff ferry.

On the Mornington Peninsula, visitors can enjoy food and wine experiences at Montalto in Red Hill South or visit Main Ridge Dairy, which recently won a champion cheese award at the 2026 Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards. For nature and water activities, Port Phillip Bay features a resident pod of Burrunan dolphins that can be viewed through local swimming tours near Sorrento.

Evening activities include viewing the Melbourne skyline from the Arthurs Seat lookout, visiting the historic Dromana 3 Drive-In, or visiting the Barlow cocktail bar in Sorrento.