Throw in a couple of great golf courses, one of Australia’s most interesting national parks that is full of war-time memorabilia (and even a beach where we famously lost a prime minister), some of Victoria’s fanciest real estate, a hectic social scene, a variety of aquatic attractions and cafes and restaurants for every hour of the day and you can see why Portsea and Sorrento are right up there as Melbourne’s favourite summer escapes.
Scuba dive, snorkel and kayak  There’s some of the most amazing diving in Australia to be had around Sorrento and Portsea.  ”The big difference is there’s always a choice of so many restaurants and cafes and it’s so much more cosmopolitan.

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