Often referred to as ?The Peninsula?, this spectacular location in Victoria is a major tourist destination of Australia with beautiful sprawling beaches and lovely hotels and resorts just waiting to turn your holiday into a dream vacation. A getaway for the rich and famous, Mornington Peninsula houses a number of large mansions and beautiful homes.

Situated 90 km away from Melbourne the Peninsula is accessible by road or train. There is sea based transport with the Peninsula Searoad ferry providing a car and passenger service connecting the Mornington Peninsula to the Bellarine Peninsula, allowing visitors to cross Port Phillip Bay in comfort. A favourite holiday spot for people from Melbourne, the peninsula has been witnessing a huge inflow of both domestic as well as international tourists over the years.

The major attractions here include the Mornington Peninsula National Park, the Point Napean National Park (located at the tip of the peninsula known as Point Napean). There are a number of activities one can indulge in here from swimming, surfing, golf, lazing around on the pristine beaches of the Peninsula, and visiting the major tourist attractions, or even just taking long walks along the scenic coast spending beautiful moments communing with nature. The Marine aquarium or a bay cruise is definitely worth enjoying.

Mornington is home to a large number of vineyards and <---****HYPERLINK****--->"http://www.vervebeachside.com.au/explorer/morningtonpeninsula/wineries/">wineries and visiting these offers an experience with a difference. It pays to visit during the time the Mornington Peninsula Hinterland Scarecrow Festival is held (late September through October in 2006, as a guide).

It's a great place for shoppers as well, allowing holiday time to explore the weekend and village markets. Do not forget to visit the craft market to pick up beautiful mementos to take back for friends and family.

A magnificent place with a long coastline, the Peninsula is the perfect place for all those in love with the water. The long walks are a visual treat and a chance to refresh and invigorate the soul.

The peninsula has a number of restaurants offering delicious sea food and other mouth watering cuisine. The hotels provide tasty food and the right ambience to appeal to your senses and help you look forward to the next meal of the day. There are a number of restaurants to suit all budgets, tastes and personal preferences.

The Verve Beachside agency allows you to choose from a huge selection of magnificent beach residences. Their resort style accommodation provides a range of different types to suit your specific needs. This beachfront location is the place to enjoy a great time and take back memories that you will likely cherish for a lifetime.

Be ready to be transported into a fantasy world where your hosts and environment make all efforts to make your wishes come true. The Mornington Peninsula and its people will endear themselves to your holiday spirit.

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