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Sorrento information and attractions

Introduction:

Sorrento is one of the most popular tourist locations on the Mornington Peninsula. Like the neighbouring suburbs of Portsea and Blairgowrie, Sorrento is situated on a thin strip of the Mornington Peninsula, facing Port Phillip Bay in the north and Bass Strait in the south.

Spectacular walks and scenery can be enjoyed in the Mornington Peninsula National Park which runs along the rugged Bass Strait coastline. Calm and safe sandy beaches are a feature of the frontage Sorrento has on Port Phillip Bay, which includes historial sites such as Victoria's first official settlement in 1803. A regular car and passenger ferry service runs between Sorrento and Queenscliff on the Bellarine Peninsula, providing an alternative to the road route via Melbourne.

Sorrento's main commercial centre features the historic Continental Hotel which is the largest limestone building in the southern hemisphere, a number of cafes, restaurants and many other attractions for visitors.

 
Art & culture:

Sorrento Fine Art Gallery
Exhibiting a large range of original artwork by established Australian artists
The Continental Restaurant Gallery Space
Open everyday for viewing and great coffee, it provides an exhibition space for artists locally and from further afield

Parks, gardens & trails:

Mornington Peninsula National Park
Covering 2,686 hectares, its diverse coastal environments range from basalt cliffs, native bushland and roaring surf beaches, as well as historic Point Nepean

Local tourist guides:

Walkabout - Sorrento
A travel guide with information on the history of the area and things to see

Regional touring guides:

Southern Peninsula
Mornington Peninsula guide covering attractions, parks, beaches, art, culture, wineries and accommodation

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