ST ANDREWS BEACH
PHOTO: STEVE BROWN
From St Andrews Beach to Cape Schanck and on to Flinders, where the wind is untamed and the waters of Bass Strait are just the same, this is part of the Peninsula where a continuous climate rules. Here the seals saunter on the rocks of Cape Schanck while birds flurry in joyous bursts of flight and the ocean is made for surfing. The land to the west is also earmarked for delicious Mornington Peninsula produce-growing. This is a wonderful area for environmental coastal wandering along rocky outcrops or deserted beaches where the spirit can run free. Catch a ride on a cloud and travel in your mind while listening to the sound of the waves churning. There’s no need speak; just breathe deep and let the atmosphere seep in. From the historic township of Flinders where the fishing is fine and the streets are filled with memories of yesteryear, to Cape Schanck where the olive trees grow, this part of the Peninsula is ripe for exploration. Vintage pubs, art galleries and vibrant cafes hum with conversation over freshly brewed coffee, while award-winning cattle graze and laze looking out over the sea. Lush green pastures roll and unravel down to the coastline, where the marine life is lavish and the colours of the sky streak, swirl and glimmer. With multi-million-dollar resorts and a golf course, plus some of the largest market gardens in the state, this region is well worth the drive to visit and flee. Feel free to sample some of the most magnificent fresh produce while you’re there, and relish in it. The call of the wild is here. Welcome.
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ST ANDREWS BEACH BREWERY
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