What to do and see in Sorrento, Victoria: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

For most of us, swimming with dolphins is a rare and magical experience, so who better to help you connect with these magnificent creatures than the people who've been making the introductions in Port Phillip Bay the longest? The Muir family established Polperro Dolphin Swims in 1986. Named after their classic, lovingly maintained boat, which is 25 years young, Polperro has led the bay in environmentally responsible dolphin interactions. Judy Muir in particular has been tirelessly active in establishing and improving legislation controlling human interaction with wild marine animals, including dolphins.That's why passengers can't swim up to the bay's bottlenose dolphins, but rather hang on to long ropes trailing from the Polperro's stern, waiting for these often curious creatures to come to them. The rope, and the crew's careful training and supervision of passengers, mean that even non-swimmers can enjoy this exciting experience. People who are initially very timid and reticent about getting in the water leave enchanted by the experience. The Polperro departs from Sorrento pier twice daily from October to April. Passenger numbers are strictly limited so everyone has ample opportunity to get wet, or watch dolphins at play from the deck. Reef and seal swims are often part of Polperro trips as well. These are also revelatory experiences, even for most locals, as the bay's rich aquatic life is a surprisingly well-kept secret. All gear, including wetsuits and snorkels, are provided, and the Polperro has change areas below deck. On chilly days her saloon cabin is warmly welcoming, as is the complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate and delicious scones, freshly baked on board. They're the cherry on top of an inspiring, memorable experience, which saw Polperro enter the Victorian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame in 2001, after winning the environmental tourism category three years running.

The Mornington Peninsula is one of Victoria’s best stand up paddle board playgrounds. Our beach location directly on Sorrrento Foreshore is 'SUP Heaven'. SUP sessions start at $35 for Adults and $25 for 13 years and below. Sorrento has amazing clear water conditions and is only chest deep within our SUP session boundary area. Private lessons start at $90 for a 1 on 1 comprehensive 1 hr session, two or more people is $70 per person. 1.5 hr private lessons are also available. Please note SUP is weather dependant and requires calm conditions, most days during Summer we are packing au around 2 or 3 pm. Once at the end of Sorrento main street just look for our large yellow Marquee, directly in-between the Seared ferry Terminal and the Baths Restaurant. Eftpos available.

Joe Farr Fishing Charters is a specialty small group fishing charter departing Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria and fishing Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait. Exciting and fun fishing trips with a friendly and experienced skipper, targeting what's biting. Huge variety in catch! All experience levels welcome, family friendly, catch cleaned and filleted for you to take home.

Proline Fishing Charters is a family owned and operated business which has been operating since 1991. This family has been plying the waters of Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean their whole lives, as their forebears did since 1842. Born on the Southern Peninsula and having fished these waters longer than anyone, there is nobody that has as much local knowledge as the skippers of Proline Fishing Charters. Sorrento Sportfishing Charters - We offer individual or group fishing trips from Sorrento and Queenscliff, fishing Port Phillip Bay, The Rip and Bass Strait for Snapper, King George Whiting, Salmon, Kingfish, Gummy Sharks, Mako Sharks, Blue Sharks, Nannygai, Calamari, Bass Strait Flathead and many other species. Queenscliff pickup is available for exclusive groups only. These 5hr trips operate all year. Departing at 06:15am & 11:30am. King Island Extended Charters - We offer 3 day fishing charters between January and March. These trips include return flights departing Moorabbin Airport at 06:00am to King Island and arrive at 07:00am in time for your Fishing Charter from Currie Harbour. The waters around King Island are a fisherman's paradise and are home to a wide variety of species including Mako Sharks, Kingfish, Tasmanian Striped Trumpeter, Nannygai, Morwong, Salmon, School Sharks, Gummy Sharks, Crayfish and many more. Portland Bluefin Tuna Charters - We offer full day Southern Bluefin Tuna and Albacore Tuna Charters for groups and individuals departing Portland Marina from March to July. We also offer shark fishing and deep drop fishing for Mako Sharks, Blueye, Pink Ling and Striped Tasmanian Trumpeter. Shark and deep drop charters are for exclusive groups only. These trips depart Portland Marina, fully inclusive of all gear, and a Hot Breakfast & Lunch

We offer a personalised service around the Peninsula, taking you to some awesome boutique wineries! ~Public tour - Join like minded people for a fun day out 2-11ppl = $159pp ~Private package tour - Girls day out/hens/bucks/b'day $159pp = 5-24ppl ~Private packed tour - 2ppl = $269pp 3ppl = $199pp 4ppl = $179pp ~Hire a van and driver and choose your own wineries - pay as you go 1-7ppl = $500 total Package includes = Tastings at up to 5 wineries, lunch & glass of wine

The spectacular 40-minute trip on the Queenscliff Sorrento Ferry Service links Melbourne’s most magnificent coastal regions: the Bellarine Peninsula and Mornington Peninsula.Both destinations have a vast number of attractions to explore. Then, from Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula, it’s a leisurely 2-hour scenic drive to Phillip Island and the famous Penguin Parade. From Queenscliff on the Bellarine Peninsula, you’re very close to the glorious Great Ocean Road.Stroll on board as a passenger or bring your car – it’s the fast and environmentally friendly alternative to the drive of more than 200 km through the city from one peninsula to the other.All weather, hourly crossings, 7 Days…Two specially designed all-weather 60-metre ferries depart from both destinations on the hour, every hour, 7am to 6pm daily. Enjoy easy drive on/drive off facilities, spacious comfortable lounges with full-length windows, a tempting cafe and plenty of deck space.There are ever-changing sights – watch out for dolphins, whales in winter and enormous ships as you breathe incredibly fresh air.Arriving at Sorrento, you’ll have a perfect view of multi-million dollar mansions sitting atop cliffs, tiny coves filled with boats, the beautiful foreshore and old limestone buildings.Queenscliff is dominated by the fascinating 1860s Fort Queenscliff, but has many gracious old buildings including grand historic hotels and guesthouses.The specially designed all weather ferries have easy drive on/drive off facilities, no turning required.Easy and convenient.