Morinington Peninsula is a ninety minutes drive from Melbourne. It looks beautiful in all season. It has ocean on one side & Port Philio Bay on another. The quiet small sheltered bays lined with wooden boxes made for bathing, the coastal vistas, adorable and little seaside villages and farmstay family accommodation in Victoria are some of the attraction spots for tourists. It is best to explore the region by car.
Given below are some of the tourist attractions that you can visit while you are in this thin strip of real estate.
Point Nepean National Park: It is located at the end point of the region. The landscape of this location was once used by the military as a fort and quarantine station. There are some self-guided audio tours, which are available. They can be downloaded near the entrance of the park. As the park is hidden with full of treasures, this self guided audio tour is a must. The park is quite big and there is shuttle service available that connects ha main sites for visitors for getting around.
Peninsula Hot Springs: This spot allows the tourist to relax to the fullest. Being natural springs, they ooze holistic health. Moreover, the the centre is best for couples and families. Another attraction of Peninsula Hot Spring is the bathe-and-dine packages and its highly recommended to book this package during autumn or summer season.
Horse Riding on the Beach: This option is quite adventurous and thrilling for those people who loves horse riding. There are some companies that offer the service of horse ride through the sandy sea side. Both experienced as well as inexperienced riders can opt for this because experts are available for inexperienced riders. The peak season of this spot is from the month of November to April.
Red Hill Market: This market was introduced in the year 1975. The unique thing of this market is that it is held on every first Saturday of months September to May at morning. More than 300 stall holders bake, grow or make a wide range of goodies for body, mind and soul. and open creative stalls. This is an original craft market situated in the hinterland in Victoria. It is better to visit the place with an empty stomach and a carry bag.
Other popular tourist attractions include Sorrento, Dolphin and Seal swims, Ashcombe Maze, Art Galleries and many more.
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