Blairgowrie is a peaceful and naturally protected seaside village nestled between Rye and Sorrento at the southern end of the Mornington Peninsula. Blairgowrie bayside beach is safe, calm and perfect for paddling, whereas Blairgowrie backbeach is wild and wicked and suitable only for surfing and strong swimmers.

Blairgowrie has a great selection of accommodation from a Caravan Park to a Resort Motel with everything in between. Many are pet friendly so even your best friend can enjoy the holiday!

Take a stroll through the village shops in the morning, where you will find some tantalizing cafes and restaurants, a great gallery, gift shops and more. In the afternoon, go for a sail on Port Philip Bay on an awesome luxury yacht.

Get back to nature with a leisurely walk along the back beach or follow the loop track at Bridgewater Bay for some sensational views. Please be aware of the surf conditions as these Bass Strait beaches can be extremely dangerous. erous.

Blairgowrie is a wonderful place to get away from the hustle of city life and relax and rejuvenate for a few days.

Blairgowrie's was originally named Canterbury. Later it was known as Sorrento West. After the second world war it was renamed Blairgowrie. The name Blairgowrie was taken from an old estate called 'Blairgowrie House' owned by Dr. John Blair who adopted the name from a Scottish Village north of Strathmore .

Below please find a quick reference for things to do, places to stay and places to eat in Blairgowrie. If you enjoy reading about the history of the area, check out our Fascinating Historical Facts.