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SUMMER GUIDE Welcome to the Mornin gton Peninsula - one of the that promise beautif few places ul spectacular sunsets sunrises and , and wonderful experiences in betwee n.
If you feel like greeting the sun as it rises lovely summer day, on a head beaches of the southern to the rugged back peninsula or stroll among the mangrove Instagram envy with s at Western Port. Create a stunning sunrise Bridgewater Bay shot at in Blairgowrie, or Dragon’s Head in Sorrento. Once you have had your fill of ocean time for a morning air, it’s coffee. Luckily for you, great coffee is served at cafés all over the Peninsula, so grab a ‘local roast’ and map out your day. One of the Peninsula is getting up close ’s truly special experiences with the local flora We recommend that and you take a walking fauna. across the cliffs, seashore trail s or wetlands. A local
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favourite is to search historic and botanic for heritage plants in gardens, or head Bush to watch kangaroo to Greens s feeding. For one of our newest Australian nature experiences jump on to French Island for the ferry from Stony Point a to immerse yourself wildlife haven. If you want further, visit a wildlife sanctuary to view some endangered species. of our country’s most For the perfect sky-high view catch the gondola up to Arthurs Seat — see across Port Phillipon a clear day you can Western Port across to Melbourne. Views of to Phillip Island are our more breathtak one of ing backdrops as you stroll around our newest sculpture park at Pt featuring pieces from around Australia Leo the world. and As the sun sits high in Follow the Wine Food the sky it’s time to refuel. Farmgate Trail to local produce and taste fresh the Whatever your fancy, latest ale, cider or wine. this trail delivers in spades.
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Mid-afternoon there are choices for everyone slip into hot springs to rejuvenate, channel ; inner golfing pro at your one of the many outstandi courses, frolic on ng the beach, or hire a kayak and enjoy the sights from choose to do as the the sea. Whatever you day closes, make time to find a spot on the bay and lose yourself in the sunset. It’s summer so we know finished! In the evening you are not quite you are spoilt restaurants, pubs, for breweries and winerieschoice; so many options. offer If you are not so lucky to live here we accommodation for you; from small have boutique and luxury hotels, eco houses or campgrou retreats and rented nds. Whichever way you choose to spend summer in the Morningt your on Peninsula, there great adventures are to be found. We have a sample of our favourites compiled for you to consider. After some more inspiration? Downloa of FOUND at visitmp.o d a copy rg/FOUND
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