Thanks to its lovely coastline, Mornington Peninsula is a popular seaside resort for Melbourne's inhabitants. From Mornington to Portsea, the west coast, protected by the bay of Port Phillip, unfolds to reveal splendid scenery and a string of beaches lapped by turquoise water.  More remote and rugged, the east coast will appeal to nature lovers and surfers. The peninsula is also a top golfing spot, with no less than seven courses, among the best in the country.