The Mornington Peninsula, east of Melbourne, is all about simple seaside sojourns. Kids jump from jetties, families boat on the bay and surfers hit the back beaches. The retro drive-in at Dromana shows multiple films a night and there are casual diners, cafes and restaurants all along the main roads. Families can find a patch of sand on the foreshore and enjoy the calm waters, bushwalkers adore the 30km Coast Walk from Cape Schank to London Bridge, while pleasure seekers alternate between the two thermal hot springs destinations (Alba and Peninsula Hot Springs) and winery visits.
Here are some of the area's highlights worth making time for: