Explore Queenscliff & Sorrento (Mornington Peninsula) - Around Port Phillip Bay


Details
We are going around Port Phillip Bay (Southern Cross Station -> Geelong -> Queenscliff -> Sorrento -> Frankston -> Flinders Street Station).
Please follow these three steps to confirm your spot. Please don't forget to bring your myki card.
Step 1: Please RSVP to this event on meetup.
Step 2: Please pay the organizer fee ($20 - Early Bird, $25 - Regular) via Trybooking - https://www.trybooking.com/DFXQQ
Step 3: Please book the one-way ferry ticket from Queencliff to Sorrento ($20 - Online only) for 2 PM on 28th Sep - https://www.searoad.com.au/Purchase-Tickets
- One way
- Choose departure terminal as "Queenscliff"
- Queencliff to Sorrento
- One Way
- 28th Sep
- On Foot
- Search for fares
- Choose 2 PM
- Confirm & Pay
Trybooking tickets are non-refundable. There is no option to transfer the ticket to a new date. Trybooking tickets will be only refunded if the event is cancelled or moved.
Meeting Point: Let's meet in the Corner of Spencer Street and Bourke Street (Station Side - Near the steps) at 9:20 AM and take the Vline to Geelong. We should be back in Melbourne around 9:20 PM.
Meeting Point Photo: https://bit.ly/2SkyVL2
Payments are managed through Trybooking and not Meetup. You will see an "Unpaid" status on your RSVP. The only thing you need is the Trybooking ticket which you will receive by email.
** Please make sure you bring your Myki. Please ensure that your myki money is added before coming to the meeting point. **
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Cost:
Organizer Fee: $20 - Early Bird, $25 - Regular
Ferry Ticket from Sorrento to Queenscliff: $20 (Online only)
Myki: $7.60
Let's explore Queenscliff (Bellarine Peninsula) and Sorrento (Mornington Peninsula). This trip will also involve a Scenic Ferry ride between Queenscliff and Sorrento. We will have a lunch break at Queenscliff and Gelato break at Sorrento.
Travel Time:
Southern Cross Station to Geelong by train: 1 hour
Geelong to Queenscliff by Bus: 1 hour
Queenscliff to Sorrento by ferry: 45-50 mins
Sorrento to Frankston by bus: One hour and 40 mins.
Frankston to Flinders Street Station: Around 60 mins
Queenscliff is a historic seaside village with elegant Victorian-era buildings, art galleries, shops and great places to dine.
Sorrento features beautiful architecture, many cafes and restaurants, and shops catering to tourists. We will do the iconic Millionaire's Walk and also visit Sorrento Ocean Beach.
Loyalty Card Stamps for this event:
If you are not using a discount code: 1
If you are using a discount code: 0
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Explore Queenscliff & Sorrento (Mornington Peninsula) - Around Port Phillip Bay