Resources and Links

FISHING LICENSE PURCHASES

Purchase Online Direct at Victorian Fisheries Authority:

https://vfa.vic.gov.au/recreational-fishing/fishing-licence

LOCAL TACKLE SHOPS
Although Joe Farr Fishing Charters provides all the quality bait and tackle required to fish Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait, we looove a good tackle shop and are sure our customers do too!

Compleat Angler Rosebud

11 Boneo Road
Rosebud VIC 3939
(03) 5981 1994
Open Mon-Thu 9am-6pm; Fri 9am-7:30pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 9am-4pm
Fishooked Bait and Tackle
2399 Point Nepean Road
Rye VIC 3941
(03) 5985 5444

 

THINGS TO DO MORNINGTON PENINSULA – Our Local Recommendations

TO STAY

Staying down here? There are many amazing places to stay on the Peninsula – here are a few of our favourites

RYE

Offshore Retreat - proprietor Travis Wood (who is sound engineer for some fun TV shows you may know like ‘The Block’, ‘Master Chef’, ‘Reno Rumbles’… something a bit different!) Property managed by Josie Jones. 4 relaxed & beachy accommodation options. Peninsula Hot Springs a short drive away. 427 Sandy Road, St Andrews Beach, Rye, Victoria http://www.offshoreretreat.com.au/

Beach Holiday Apartments – close to main street of Rye toward the Blairgowrie end, main street walkable. Motel style accommodation with the Hot Springs a short drive up the road. http://www.beachholidayapartments.com.au/ 

SORRENTO

Sorrento Beach Motel – proprietor Peter Deacon. 780 Melbourne Rd, Sorrento http://www.sorrentobeachmotel.com.au/

Hotel Sorrento - A short stroll to the Sorrento boat ramp (our departure point) and Sorrento shopping & dining precinct. Meals at your doorstep. 5-15 Hotham Road, Sorrento, Australia http://hotelsorrento.com.au/sleep

RELAX

Come on a relaxing day trip and sightseeing tour or fishing trip aboard Joe Farr Fishing Charters!

Peninsula Hot Springs – recently renovated, the Hot Springs are a great way to spend an evening relaxing after your fishing trip. Popular with locals and tourists alike.

Springs Lane, (formerly Devonport Drive) off Browns Road
Fingal (Rye)
Mornington Peninsula,
Victoria, 3939
Australia

TO EAT

St Paul’s General Store – for early morning coffee and snacks before the trip you can’t beat the local, family operated St Paul’s General Store.

St Paul’s Rd,

Sorrento, Vic 3943

(03) 59841708

 

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