Few things are better than spending time beside the sea. Round up the troops, arrange a picnic and enjoy the fresh air at Portsea Back Beach.

If you're planning to stick around a while in Portsea, Portsea Back Beach is a fine place to kick off your sightseeing. This stretch of coastline is one of many attractions worth seeing here. Sorrento Front Beach, Point Nepean National Park, and Sorrento Golf Club are also waiting to be explored close by.

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3-Hour Dolphin and Seal Sightseeing Cruise, operated with swim tour passeng...

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Peninsula Hot Springs: Entry Ticket with Bath House

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Snorkelling with Sea Dragons

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Peninsula Hot Springs: Private Sanctuary and Bathing

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Located at the very tip of the Mornington Peninsula, Point Nepean Nation Park has a rich history that includes a quarantine station and old artillery fortifications that can be explored on foot by bike or shuttle bus. It also provide panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay, Bass Strait and the Rip at Port Phillip Heads.

This shot is the view of a ship passing through the Rip between the heads of Port Phillip Bay. There is only 1 kilometre of navigable water as coral reefs consume the remaining 2.5 kilometres between the heads.

Point Nepean National Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Point Nepean National Park and enjoy the golf courses in Melbourne. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Portsea Pier

Jutting out from a sheltered bay, this pier is an idyllic spot to cast a fishing line, take in bayside views and explore the underwater world with a snorkel.

Portsea Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Portsea Beach during your trip to Melbourne? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.

St Pauls Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at St Pauls Beach during your trip to Melbourne?

Searoad Ferry Terminal

Take in breathtaking panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay, the headlands and the Bass Strait while enjoying a ride on the ferry between Sorrento and Queenscliff.

Sorrento Front Beach

Swim in the sheltered bay and explore the foreshore at this pretty beach. Embark on a new adventure to the Bellarine Peninsula via the Queenscliff-Sorrento Ferry.