NATURE & WILDLIFE ACTIVITIES
Mornington Peninsula & Bellarine Peninsula Tourism Information

Sorrento Southern-Beachside Mornington Peninsula  (03) 8415 0997 Sea kayak Sorrento and Portsea foreshore, and beyond. A great chance of seeing dolphins and lots of bird life. Relax at a secluded lunch spot and socialise with friends.

Mornington Northern Mornington Peninsula  (03) 8415 0997 Sea kayak at Mornington (Mother beach) and escape the busy city or beach environment for a day. Explore the coast and relax at a secluded beach for lunch. Time for snorkeling, swimming and socialising. Lots of wild life to see along the way.

Pearcedale Western Port Mornington Peninsula  (03) 5978 7935 By day meet & feed friendly kangaroos, have your photo taken with a koala and enjoy interactive animal encounters. Dingoes, colourful birds, snakes & lizards. Bushfoods garden, wetlands & more...and by night enjoy lantern lit fully escorted tours and get close to endangered bettongs, gliders, quolls, kangaroos, koalas & owns. Open daily 11am-5pm (except Christmas Day). Tours most nights - bookings required.

Cranbourne Northern Mornington Peninsula  (03) 5990 2200 The Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne is the ancestral home of the Mayone-Bulluk clan of the Boonerwurung people. The award winning 'Australian Garden' is where visitors can immerse themselves in Australian flora, landscapes, art and architecture. This amazing new garden features a gallery of exhibition gardens, sculpture and displays - all highlighting the beauty and diversity of our Australian landscape and featuring approximately 100,000 plants, including 1,000 trees, in 15 different landscape displays and exhibition gardens. Visitors can learn about how to use Australian plants at home, by talking to one of our Volunteer Master Gardeners, or by joining a tour with one of our knowledgeable guides. At the Boonerwurrung Café visitors can enjoy delicious snacks and meals, while taking in the views of the Australian Garden. Open 9am–5pm daily except Christmas Day and days of Total Fire Ban* (The bushland at Cranbourne is closed on days of total fire ban and on days of extreme fire danger, however the Australian Garden remains open on these days.)

Somers Western Port Mornington Peninsula  (03) 8627 4699 Magnificent late Victorian mansion situated on the shores of Westernport. In the superb grounds are ever-changing wetlands that you can view from the observatory, and a lagoon where thousands of Australian white ibis nest every year. 10am-5pm daily except Christmas Day, New Years Day & Good Friday - Entry fee applies.

French Island Western Port Mornington Peninsula  1300 307 054 Quality, nature based tours to Victoria's French Island for individuals, schools and clubs.

French Island Western Port Mornington Peninsula  (03) 5980 1241 Tours are available for individuals, groups, clubs or schools. You can tailor your tour to suit you or your group's time and budget.

Portsea Southern-Beachside Mornington Peninsula  (03) 5984 4276 fax (03) 5984 4311 Walk it, bike it, ride it ... part of the Mornington Peninsula National Park. Bikes for hire, historic tunnels, defence forts, barbecues, picnic spots, ocean views, flora and fauna.

Blairgowrie Mornington Peninsula  (03) 5984 4484 Exhilarating and informative guided walking tours of 1 to 5 days duration through the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.

Cowes Nearby Region - Phillip Island  1300 763 739 Seal Cruise and French Island cruise/tour packages. We are available for a variety of private charter cruises.

Balnarring Mornington Peninsula  (03) 5983 1691 Enjoy 'hands' on experiences with a large variety of friendly farm animals to feed and cuddle. Hay rides, BBQ, tea, coffee and pony rides. Bring a picnic for a day suitable for all ages.

French Island Western Port Mornington Peninsula  (03) 5980 1287 Enjoy beautiful coastal views while walking your llama who will carry your gourmet lunch featuring Australian olive oils and local wines, to a hillside spot overlooking Bass Strait. Groups of 2 to 6.

Pearcedale Western Port Mornington Peninsula  (03) 5978 6293 Established in 1995, home to one of Australia’s largest herds of rare coloured mohair goats as well as over a hundred traditional white angoras.

Fingal Hinterland Mornington Peninsula  (03) 5988 6385 Get lost in the maze with central viewing platform then continue along the boardwalk winding through the unique 15 acres of swamp & wetlands stopping to view the native wildlife, ancient tea-tree and themed cubby house. During summer walk with the butterflies on the Buddleia walk. Garden chess, draughts and other lawn games complemented by tall shady trees - perfect for family picnics. Tearooms & Puzzle Gift Shop. Open daily from 10am - Closed Christmas Day.

Sorrento Southern-Beachside Mornington Peninsula  (03) 5984 4211 Operates out of Sorrento 112km south of Melbourne, in the sheltered shallows of Port Phillip Bay.

Shoreham Mornington Peninsula  (03) 5989 8387 Australia's oldest & largest hedge maze with year round flowering lavender gardens. 25 acres of world acclaimed gardens with the world's firsst circular rose maze and home of the 'Great Ashcombe Gnome Hunt'. Licensed cafe overlooking the gardens. Open 10am-5pm Daily (except Christmas Day)

Moorooduc Northern Mornington Peninsula  (03) 5978 8666 Alpaca breeding in all colours with imported and our own bred fine and super fine stud males.

Sorrento Southern-Beachside Mornington Peninsula  (03) 5988 8437 Environmental tourism operation offering the opportunity to observe and swim with wild bottlenose dolphins in Port Phillip Bay. Departs from Sorrento pier.

Hastings Western Port Mornington Peninsula  (03) 5979 4258 For corporate, weddings or private charter, join Captain Rankin on Western Port Cruises and wine and dine in comfort and charm.

Cape Schanck Hinterland Mornington Peninsula  (03) 5988 6262 Scenic trail rides, forest and ocean beach horse rides.

Mt Martha Northern Mornington Peninsula  (03) 5974 3686 The Briars Park is the Mornington Peninsula's foremost property, a truly representative Cultural Landscape. Important to the Boonerwrung Aborigines and one of the first pastoral 'runs' on the Peninsula. Today the Park is a working farm, heritage listed side and wildlife reserve.

Queenscliff Bellarine Peninsula  1800 814 200 Free Call Victoria's Premier Dive Centre located right on the Port Phillip National Marine Park.