Things to do in Sorrento

Thing to do and see in and around Sorrento:

Walk down to Watts Cottage and Pioneer Memorial Gardens, which is next to the museum at the south end of the shops on the corner of Ocean Beach Road and Melbourne Road.

Watts Cottage and surrounding Pioneer Memorial Gardens

Pioneer Memorial Gardens with Watts Cottage Take a rest by Watts Cottage

Visit the Sorrento Museum and Heritage Gallery. The museum is housed in the National Trust classified Mechanics' Institute which was built from local limestone in 1876-77. (Next to Watts Cottage, shown above) For enquiries call +61 3 5984 0255. See:

An original water cask from he 1803 Sullivan Bay Settlement
Models of early Sorrento trams and lime-burner' kiln
Model sail and steam ships and maritime display
Early fashions, household items and technology
The photographic display of 1870 pioneering families
Memorabilia of pioneering families and the George Coppin era
Heritage Gift Shop

Talk a walk in a lovely park, along side the front beach, and if you have children, talk them to the adventure park.

Walking track at Sorrento park

Let the children enjoy the playground, with a beautiful view of the bay in the background Children's playground

Talk a walk into the main street of Sorrento and enjoy the shops, cafes, restaurants, 19th Century architecture or even a film at the cinema.

Part of the Contenental Hotel Enjoy a hot drink at one of the many street cafes

Visit the local cinema

Take a ride on the Sorrento - Queenscliff Ferry

Take a trip on the Ferry, and get a great view of the area from a different perspective.

Walk to the Sorrento back beach. On the top of the right hand corner of the image below you can see the distinctive shape of Coppin's Lookout. After walking up to the lookout you can return and enjoy a devonshire tea, coffee or even a meal at the Coppins Tea Rooms. It is a real treat to enjoy this great view of the ocean beach inside the cafe or while being refreshed by the great ocean breeze at the outdoor seating area.

View of Sorrento Back Beach from Coppins Cafe

Walk up to Coppins Lookout and enjoy the view of Sorrento Back Beach and coastline as well as Port Phillip bay. Port Phillip Bay, is visible on the left hand side of the photo, showing how narrow the peninsula is at Sorrento. It only takes 25 minutes to walk from the sand of the ocean beach to the sand of the bay beach. The buildings this side of the car park are the Sorrento Life Saving Club, and the building on the other side of the car park is Coppin's Cafe and Tea Rooms.

Take a walk through the national park to London Bridge. (5 - 6 Km walk, but great scenery and fresh air makes the trip seem shorter!)

London Bridge at Portsea. The walk from Sorrento backbeach through the national park to this lookout point is 4KM.

Other views while walking along some of the tracks at the back beach are shown below.

A view of the back beach of Portsea and Sorrento from the walking track A view of London Bridge at Portsea.

Charter A Yacht. Have you ever wanted to sail the Sorrento - Portsea coast on a luxury forty foot yacht? Or to moor off a quiet Portsea cove for a gourmet lunch and a bottle of chilled sav blanc whilst dolphins play around the yacht? Or visit the historic South Channel Fort, or glide silently by Point Nepean National Park whilst you enjoy a cold glass of premium Australian sparkling wine? If so, click on any of the photos below, as Portsea Yacht Charters would love to have you aboard.