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Heading along the Nepean Highway from Melbourne to the beautiful Mornington Peninsula it is best to turn off at Mornington and follow the coastal road along . Once you reach Dromana you rejoin the highway, although east of Dromana is the wonderful Arthurs Seat Lookout which offers absolutely fabulous views.

Heading further along the coast towards the peninsula point you will reach Sorrento. There are some excellent beaches here and some wonderful historic buildings. You can also join one of the dolphin watching cruises. More great beaches can be found at the rather elegant Portsea. The bay beaches are great for swimming, and although the southern beaches are good for surfing can be quite dangerous. Diving is also popular around Portsea.

The southern coastline of the Mornington Peninsula makes up the Mornington Peninsula National Park. There is a good bus tour through the park, as well as some good walking and cycling tracks. If you do want to explore the park go on the 'Bike and Hike' day, which offers a reduced entrance price. For dates and information call the Visitor's Centre Ph:(07) 5984 4276. When you are exploring be aware that the sea gets very rough, and isn't suitable for swimming.

Further east from the National Park are more great surfing beaches, although again the sea can be very dangerous. Travelling from Melbourne you can take a train to Frankston, although a bus departs from Frankston continuing to Portsea. You can also catch a ferry from Queenscliff.

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