If you're someone who enjoys food and wine or attending major events, then Port Phillip has all the things to keep you busy while your partner, friend or family member catches a fish. These include adventure parks, restaurants, wineries, museums and festivals.
Outdoors
During your stay, spend time in nature and the great outdoors! Take the family on a boat tour of Port Phillip to swim with dolphins and seals, or take a drive to one of the many parks and gardens to enjoy a picnic.
Geelong & Bellarine - family activities, water sports, golf and beaches.
Mornington Peninsula - parks and gardens, family activities, tours, nature and wildlife and beaches.
Western Port Phillip - parks and gardens, family activities, tours and hot air balloon flights.
Eastern Port Phillip - parks and gardens, family activities, tours and hot air balloon flights.
Food and wine
Visit one of Melbourne's world famous restaurants with internationally renowned chefs, or check out a diverse range of wineries on the Mornington and Bellarine peninsulas. Known for its coffee, famous cafe strips include Degraves Street in the heart of the city or Lygon Street in Carlton.
Geelong & Bellarine - restaurants, Moorabool Valley Taste Trail and wineries.
Mornington Peninsula - restaurants and wineries.
Western Port Phillip - restaurants, bars, pubs, breweries, brunch food and cafes.
Eastern Port Phillip - restaurants, bars, pubs, breweries, brunch food and cafes.
Art
There's something to entertain the whole family! Delve into rich and vibrant street art in Melbourne's CBD and visit a museum or gallery. Don't forget to check out the International Comedy Festival and other events throughout the year.
Geelong & Bellarine - galleries and museums and history and heritage.
Mornington Peninsula - museums and history and heritage.
Western Port Phillip - museums, comedy, public art, theatre and musicals, art galleries and history and heritage.
Eastern Port Phillip - museums, comedy, public art, theatre and musicals, art galleries and history and heritage.
Shopping
Melbourne is famous for its shopping strips and designer brands, including locally made and hand crafted clothing stores throughout the city. Shopping malls aren't a long drive from some fishing destinations and are perfect for any weather.
Geelong & Bellarine - shops and markets.
Mornington Peninsula - markets.
Western Port Phillip - markets, shopping centres and department stores, arcades, Melbourne made, global fashion and men's fashion.
Eastern Port Phillip - markets, shopping centres and department stores, arcades, Melbourne made, global fashion and men's fashion.
Relaxation
Why not spoil yourself at one of the many spas and retreats across the Mornington and Bellarine peninsulas. They include day spas and hot springs. If you're more interested in moving the body, yoga classes are available indoors and outdoors over summer.
Geelong & Bellarine - spa and wellbeing.
Mornington Peninsula - spa and wellbeing.
Other links
Visit Mornington Peninsula - map, activities and events across the Mornington Peninsula.
City of Melbourne Visitors page - maps, itineraries, visitor information and a profile of Melbourne.
Visit Geelong and Bellarine - maps, local secrets, events and things to do.
