What Makes Montforts Beach Special
Just a 7-minute drive from the hustle and bustle of Searoad Ferries Sorrento terminal lies a secluded beach that feels a world away from the crowded foreshore. Tucked within the Mornington Peninsula National Park next to Bridgewater Bay and Fowlers Beach, Montforts Beach in Blairgowrie is the kind of place where you can hear the waves long before you see them. The walk from the car park on Spray Point Road takes about 10 minutes, following a sandy coastal track through coastal tea-tree that builds anticipation for the view ahead. At the end of the path, you’ll be greeted by golden sands stretched beneath the cliffs and rock shelves, with the wild waves of the Bass Strait rolling in.
At low tide, Montforts Beach reveals rock pools that make a perfect spot for leisurely swims. Check the tide times before you go so you can enjoy the rock pools at their best. They are not Mornington Peninsula’s most famous rock pools, but their charm lies in their seclusion and quiet beauty. Without the crowds that often flock to the Peninsula’s more well-known swimming spots, you’re free to take your time at Montforts Beach. Here, it’s a more relaxing kind of beach experience, perfect for solitude or peaceful quality time with loved ones.