| Hastings
Overlooking
Western Port Bay with its deep water harbour, French Island
and Sandstone Island, Hastings was established during the
early 1850's to support the local fishing and farming industries.
Today
it is a thriving township, desirable place to live and popular
area for visiting tourists to enjoy many water activities,
walking, cycling and foreshore wildlife. Already boasting
a jetty with its historic fish shed which is still offering
freshly caught fish to locals and tourists alike, a superb
Marina complex, foreshore playground, public BBQs, cycle track
and space galore, there are many developments in the pipeline
to complement existing facilities. These include The Western
Port Aquatic Centre, providing the community with a 25 metre,
eight lane multi-purpose pool with disabled ramp, spa and
steam room, gynasium and café. This is coupled with
the creation of a world class tourist attraction displaying
the HMAS Otama submarine.
Western
Port Bay
In contrast
to Port Phillip Bay, the coastline of Western Port Bay harbours
quiet coves and inlets, empty beaches for walking and picturesque
coastal villages.
Some
of the attractions include:
- The
finest world-class golf courses
- The
gracious "Georgianna McHaffie" which cruises Western
Port Bay while you wine and dine
- Spectacular
rural drives
- Boutique
wineries where you can enjoy robust wines
- A
great variety of restaurants from family to gourmet
- Nature
trails
- Wildlife
habitats and reserves
- Secluded
beaches
- Trail
rides
- Horse
riding
- Fishing
charters
- Historic
homesteads and buildings
- Day
trips to Philip and French Island by ferry from Stony Point
... and much more
Port
Phillip Bay
Sweeping
sandy beaches, historic architecture, golf courses, sailing,
swimming and lazing around in the sun, Port Phillip Bay has
played host to thousands of holiday makers for over 100 years.
Some
of the attractions include:
- Arthur's
Seat Chairlift
- Nature
reserves
- Historic
gardens and houses
- Art
galleries
- Cinemas
- Antique
shops
- Mazes
- Coastal
and hinterland walks
- Beach
carnivals
- Street
festivals
- Public
BBQ's
- Sorrento
to Queenscliff ferry to the Bellarine Peninsula
You
can enjoy some of the best street and craft markets on the
Peninsula including Mornington and Hastings Street Markets,
and Craft Markets at Redhill, Balnarring and Mornington Race
Course.
So
much to do, so little time. Better come back again
- and again. |
