Black Pearl Guidebook
Sightseeing
Live like a millionaire- this walk offers a gimps of how the ‘cliff’ top live with a scenic view of the bay on one side & the million dollar houses on the other.
By far one of the peninsula hidden gems
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Millionaire's Walk
3498A Point Nepean RdLive like a millionaire- this walk offers a gimps of how the ‘cliff’ top live with a scenic view of the bay on one side & the million dollar houses on the other.
By far one of the peninsula hidden gems
The very tip of The Mornington Peninsula-
Has great scenic walks and views out to the ocean or across the bay, even over to Queenscliff.
Great for a bbq or hike - plenty of things to do any see down here , you may even see an echidna or two along the way.
There is also a bus - which beat to check their local website for times & cost.
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Parco Nazionale di Point Nepean
Ochiltree RoadThe very tip of The Mornington Peninsula-
Has great scenic walks and views out to the ocean or across the bay, even over to Queenscliff.
Great for a bbq or hike - plenty of things to do any see down here , you may even see an echidna or two along the way.
There is also a bus - which beat to check their local website for times & cost.
To the left of the yacht club is the ‘dog beach’ and if you continue on further there is a great newish boardwalk showcasing a lot of the local limestone / cliffs etc and then onto a beach.
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Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
2900 Point Nepean RdTo the left of the yacht club is the ‘dog beach’ and if you continue on further there is a great newish boardwalk showcasing a lot of the local limestone / cliffs etc and then onto a beach.
A park with a million dollar views - great for kids, nice walk in nature also as you can go from the park to the pub or down to the beach/ not ramp or to the sea ferry.
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Sorrento Park
A park with a million dollar views - great for kids, nice walk in nature also as you can go from the park to the pub or down to the beach/ not ramp or to the sea ferry.
No trip to the peninsula is completely without an evening at the Rye Carni.
Grab some fish & chips, visit the carni and finish the night with an ice cream from Mubble and stroll on the Rye Pier
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Wittingslow Carnivals Rye
Nepean HighwayNo trip to the peninsula is completely without an evening at the Rye Carni.
Grab some fish & chips, visit the carni and finish the night with an ice cream from Mubble and stroll on the Rye Pier
Great fun, beers, Wood fire pizza and a bucket of golf balls - such a fun time day or night!
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Truemans Golf Range
357 Truemans RdGreat fun, beers, Wood fire pizza and a bucket of golf balls - such a fun time day or night!
It’s only a 45 min one way from Sorrento across the bay - although there isn’t a lot to do in Queenscliff itself, it’s simply nice to experience the journey, visit the town and see the old limestone building and town and the new shops and boat marina close to the ferry
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Traghetti Searoad
1 Wharf St EIt’s only a 45 min one way from Sorrento across the bay - although there isn’t a lot to do in Queenscliff itself, it’s simply nice to experience the journey, visit the town and see the old limestone building and town and the new shops and boat marina close to the ferry
No trip to the peninsula is complete without a trip to the hot springs- book in advance are a must but they now offer so much more than just the bathing, massages and great food.
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Peninsula Hot Springs
140 Springs LnNo trip to the peninsula is complete without a trip to the hot springs- book in advance are a must but they now offer so much more than just the bathing, massages and great food.
Fancy exploring the white sandy beaches another way, how about on horseback! Soo much fun
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Gunnamatta Trail Rides
150 Sandy RdFancy exploring the white sandy beaches another way, how about on horseback! Soo much fun
Swim along side the dolphins in the bay on this character boat - so much fun!
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Polperro Dolphin Swims
EsplanadeSwim along side the dolphins in the bay on this character boat - so much fun!
Portsea Pier
Point Nepean RoadBelvedere di London Bridge
London Bridge RoadSorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club
3154 Point Nepean RdDiamond Bay
Diamond Bay RoadFlinders Blowhole
Cape Schanck Lighthouse Reserve
420 Cape Schanck RdArthurs Seat
Red Hill Market
266 Arthurs Seat RdAlba Thermal Springs and Spa
Food scene
Portsea Estate is the local vineyard.
It’s owned by a bro/ sist who also own 100 acres of the surrounding land.
The cellar door is due to open soon but follow them on Insta however you can purchase any of their award winning wines from local bottle shops - the rose is my fav esp now it’s summer but can’t go past their Pinot in the Winter!
Portsea Estate
183 Hotham RoadPortsea Estate is the local vineyard.
It’s owned by a bro/ sist who also own 100 acres of the surrounding land.
The cellar door is due to open soon but follow them on Insta however you can purchase any of their award winning wines from local bottle shops - the rose is my fav esp now it’s summer but can’t go past their Pinot in the Winter!
Grab a croissant / coffee & stroll the Portsea pier or beach .
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Le Capucin
3770 Point Nepean RdGrab a croissant / coffee & stroll the Portsea pier or beach .
Newly renovated- The Portsea Pub is a must for anyone. I worked here when I was 17/18 and had the best summer ever. Such a fun summer vibe
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Hotel Portsea
3746 Point Nepean RdNewly renovated- The Portsea Pub is a must for anyone. I worked here when I was 17/18 and had the best summer ever. Such a fun summer vibe
One of my fav cafe to eat on the Peninsula. I love the garden setting off the hustle and bustle of the Main Street. Great coffee and yummy food, often I’ve seen the staff pick the herbs from the garden to use in the kitchen- I mean how cool is that.
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The Sisters Kitchen Garden Cafe
149-151 Ocean Beach RdOne of my fav cafe to eat on the Peninsula. I love the garden setting off the hustle and bustle of the Main Street. Great coffee and yummy food, often I’ve seen the staff pick the herbs from the garden to use in the kitchen- I mean how cool is that.
Coffee on the go- then this is your spot. Alana and her team do great coffee. Nothing better than a coffee and walk along the beach first thing in the morning
Flat Blk
138 Ocean Beach RoadCoffee on the go- then this is your spot. Alana and her team do great coffee. Nothing better than a coffee and walk along the beach first thing in the morning
Another must ‘be seen here’ when visiting Sorrento
The newly added outdoor / rooftop is for sure where you wanna be come Summer with a cocktail in hand! Their espresso martini are very popular!
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Hotel Sorrento Restaurant
15 Hotham RdAnother must ‘be seen here’ when visiting Sorrento
The newly added outdoor / rooftop is for sure where you wanna be come Summer with a cocktail in hand! Their espresso martini are very popular!
I won’t lie I haven’t been to the ‘new’ Italico since the new owners took over but for pizza / pasta I a huge fan
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Itali.co Sorrento
1 EsplanadeI won’t lie I haven’t been to the ‘new’ Italico since the new owners took over but for pizza / pasta I a huge fan
This was once the training grounds for the world famous Melb Cup horses- now it’s the local brewery. Great food, atmosphere and not to mention beverages
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St Andrews Beach Brewery
160 Sandy RdThis was once the training grounds for the world famous Melb Cup horses- now it’s the local brewery. Great food, atmosphere and not to mention beverages
Don’t fancy the long drive to Red Hill to visit a winery, then look no further than The Cups Estate- this small boutique winery is actually one of my fav place. It has the most amazing food, ambiance and of course wine! As mentioned is small so bookings essential.
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The Cups Estate
269 Browns RdDon’t fancy the long drive to Red Hill to visit a winery, then look no further than The Cups Estate- this small boutique winery is actually one of my fav place. It has the most amazing food, ambiance and of course wine! As mentioned is small so bookings essential.
This is a must go to for a causal Parma and chips, cocktails or the new fine dining
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The Continental Sorrento
21 Ocean Beach RoadThis is a must go to for a causal Parma and chips, cocktails or the new fine dining
Panda Blairgowrie
2871 Point Nepean RdStringers Store
2-8 Ocean Beach Rd
Rye sourdough
Mornington Peninsula Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
45 Cook StDonna Maria
52 Cook StMubble
69 Ocean Beach Rd
Sage Sorrento
Great pizza - a lot less wait time than Italico and the courtyard is fab
Smashing Sorrento
119-125 Ocean Beach RdMorgan's Sorrento
1 EsplanadeGreat happy hour and location to people watch