The most beautiful places around Melbourne within 1.5 hours are indeed all free

Mornington is definitely a hidden gem around Melbourne, where you can enjoy hot springs, hiking, sea views, and discover many scenic spots with few people. 🚗 Transportation: Mornington is about 1.5 hours from Melbourne city center. You can take the train, but since you often need to transfer between attractions, driving is more recommended. 📍 Brighton Rainbow Houses The dopamine-filled colorful houses by the sea. It is said that these were originally changing rooms for the seaside bathhouse. 📍 Arthurs Seat Lookout + Peninsula Cable Car Arthurs Seat Eagle Australia’s only cliff cable car! It takes 12 minutes to go from the foot of the mountain to the Arthurs Seat Lookout at the top. The cable car has a fully transparent glass cabin, offering a 360° unobstructed view. Below is lush green forest, and in the distance is the blue water of Port Phillip Bay. Along the way, you can see scattered villas in the valley, like stepping into a Studio Ghibli animation. From the top, you can overlook the entire Mornington Peninsula, and on clear days, you can see the Melbourne city skyline! There are hiking trails at the summit. 📍 Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill Winery A countryside winery hidden in the valley! A century-old stone house from 1856 has been renovated, with grapevines surrounding the lawn, plus an outdoor pool and garden swing. 📍 Sorrento Town The most artistic town at the southern tip of the peninsula! Along the coastal road are colorful houses, vintage bookstores, handmade shops, and outdoor cafes. On Saturdays, there is a seaside market where you can find handmade jewelry and fresh oysters~ 📍 Cape Schanck Lighthouse A century-old lighthouse on the cliff! The white tower with a red top stands by the sea, and it looks very cinematic on cloudy days. 📍 Mornington Beach A quiet beach hidden by locals! There aren’t many tourists, the beach is wide and clean, the water is crystal clear, and you can see little fish swimming around~ - 🏠 Accommodation If you come to Mornington for a holiday, consider staying overnight here. I found many ❤️ Airbnbs in Sorrento town, and they have a great vacation vibe. Sharing with everyone~ ✨ Name: CABANA SANDS (BUNGALOW) 450m from the beach ✨ Rating: 4.9 ✨ Price: 1000r per night, can accommodate 4 people, perfect for a weekend getaway with parents to relax 📍 Location: The accommodation is in Sorrento town, within walking distance to nearby beaches and convenience stores 🛁 Stay Experience The accommodation is beautifully designed, with decorations and arrangements in the room that create a relaxed atmosphere. The living facilities are well prepared, with 2 bedrooms in total, and the space is large and spacious. 📷 Image material sourced from the internet